India, GCC Ambassadors Talks Focus on Security, Strait of Hormuz and Iran Escalation

24/03/2026

NEW DELHI, March 24: Ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to India met on Tuesday with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, the Kuwaiti Embassy in New Delhi said Tuesday.

The envoys underlined the depth of GCC-India ties, praising India's support and solidarity, including calls between senior Indian officials and GCC leaders.

They expressed gratitude for India's supportive stances in international forums, including its support for UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and for its efforts in promoting regional and international security and stability.

Discussions covered escalating regional tensions, including Iranian attacks targeting GCC and Arab states, stressing the need to halt them and ensure protection of civilians and vital infrastructure, including energy facilities, airports and water desalination plants.

They also emphasized safeguarding maritime navigation and international waterways, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, amid concerns over threats to shipping and regional stability.

Kuwait's Ambassador to India Meshal Al-Shemali told KUNA the meeting, held at India's Ministry of External Affairs, reflects ongoing coordination and a longstanding partnership based on mutual understanding.

He stressed the importance of intensifying cooperation to confront security challenges, protect infrastructure and waterways, and maintain regional stability, condemning repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and countries in the region as violations of sovereignty and international laws and conventions.

Al-Shemali reaffirmed that GCC security is indivisible, stressing that any attack on one member state is considered an attack on all, requiring unified efforts to confront regional threats. (KUNA)