India and Liberia announced a new international forum at the United Nations to coordinate protection for merchant shipping and crews amid attacks in the Gulf and Red Sea.
On September 25, 2026, India and Liberia announced the launch of the “Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers” on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The initiative brings together countries linked to ship ownership, vessel registration and crew supply. It is intended to improve international coordination after repeated attacks on commercial ships and seafarers.
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