C Raja Mohan writes | Amid a widening Gulf, the need for a bridge between India and South Korea

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Iran's control attempts over the Strait of Hormuz threaten Asia's energy security, as nearly 70 percent of Asian crude imports pass through the region. Singapore's foreign minister emphasized that transit passage is a right, not a privilege. India prioritizes energy security and unimpeded navigation, shared concerns across Asia. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's upcoming Delhi visit offers diplomatic opportunity. BRICS foreign ministers will gather in May to address Gulf transit urgently.

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