Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will represent India in a high-level international effort aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints. The initiative, involving 35 countries including the UK, France, Japan, and the UAE, seeks to ensure freedom of navigation and stabilize global trade routes affected by rising tensions in the Gulf. The meeting, expected to take place later this week, will discuss coordinated diplomatic and security measures to safeguard commercial shipping and energy supplies. India’s participation underscores New Delhi’s commitment to maintaining regional stability and securing its vital energy lifelines from the Gulf. Misri’s presence signals India’s growing diplomatic weight in crisis management and maritime security issues at a time when disruptions in the Strait could significantly impact global oil prices and energy flows.