'We Are Natural Partners': India, Europe Offer Solutions to Hormuz Crisis| Sagarmanthan 2026

Description: In this Sagarmanthan session, Shairee Malhotra, Deputy Director, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) speaks to Sanjeev Ranjan, Member, Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports and Former Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India along with Richard van Liere, Special Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Netherlands, on how India and Europe can provide alternative solutions to global maritime problems. The speakers highlight that India and Europe are 'Natural Maritime Partners' and can provide an alternative to the Hormuz crisis with IMEC, India-Europe links and the India-UAE transportation deal. Watch the full video on Firstpost in collaboration with ORF to know more. Close description