With reference to the maritime security concerns discussed at the UN Security Council, consider the following statements: 1. The death of Mohammad Yousef Ali occurred in the city of Jeddah. 2. India and Liberia launched a Group of Friends consisting of 30 member states. 3. The attacks involved the MV DP World Cauvery and several tankers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India condemns attacks on Saudi airports and commercial shipping at UN Security Council

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 16 October 2026

Maritime security and multilateralism: a GS2 case study on India's proactive stance in international forums.

Why in news

India condemned attacks on Saudi airports and commercial shipping at the UN Security Council, highlighting the death of Mohammad Yousef Ali in Riyadh.

Background

India and Liberia launched a ‘Group of Friends’ with 23 member states to address these security concerns. The condemned attacks involved the MV DP World Cauvery and several tankers including MT Petro Dolphin, MT Valthera, MT On Peace, and MT Kazimah III.

Facts for Prelims

FactIndia and Liberia launched a ‘Group of Friends’ with 23 member states
PlaceMohammad Yousef Ali was killed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FactMV DP World Cauvery, MT Petro Dolphin, MT Valthera, MT On Peace, and MT Kazimah III were the specific vessels attacked

Prelims practice question

With reference to the maritime security concerns discussed at the UN Security Council, consider the following statements:

The death of Mohammad Yousef Ali occurred in the city of Jeddah.
India and Liberia launched a Group of Friends consisting of 30 member states.
The attacks involved the MV DP World Cauvery and several tankers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The death occurred in Riyadh. Statement 2 is incorrect: The group consists of 23 member states.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's proactive stance in international forums like the UN Security Council regarding maritime security and regional stability in the Middle East.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Maritime security: Vulnerability of commercial shipping lanes to non-state actor interference
Multilateral diplomacy: Leveraging 'Group of Friends' to build a coalition against maritime piracy
Strategic alignment: Strengthening India-Saudi ties through shared security concerns

Keywords: Maritime Security · Multilateralism · UN Security Council · Strategic Autonomy · Regional Stability

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