Lal highlighted the vital role of sea routes for global trade, energy, and communication, stressing India’s strong maritime interests as a major economy….reports Asian Lite News At a high-level UN Security Council debate on maritime security in New York, India reaffirmed its strong commitment to a free, open, and rules-based maritime order, anchored in international law and guided by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The debate, chaired by the Permanent Mission of Panama, brought together global stakeholders to address pressing challenges in maritime governance and security. Addressing the session, Tanmaya Lal, Ministry of External