AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Security & Diplomacy: India’s EAM S Jaishankar called US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lodge a strong protest after a US Navy strike killed three Indian mariners off Oman, saying lethal action against commercial shipping is “not justified,” while the MEA also summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks again over continued attacks; Shipping Safety & Misinformation: India dismissed fresh claims of deaths on the MT Liaki Freedom, saying the master confirmed all crew were safe, as officials warn that false reports are adding to fear among thousands of Indian seafarers in the Gulf; Gulf Energy Risk: Iran announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US airstrikes, raising fears of major oil supply disruption and higher insurance costs; Oman Energy Transition: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals highlighted low-carbon efforts under Vision 2040, including carbon capture-linked oil recovery pilots and wind power projects, as the country pushes emissions cuts; Trade & Industry: India’s new FTAs are expected to boost manufacturing and supply-chain integration, with a target of $1T merchandise exports by 2030, including Oman among key partners.
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