The Foreign Office strongly criticized India’s recent seizure of a commercial consignment destined for Pakistan, denouncing it as an unjustified act and questioning India’s role as a regional enforcer. The incident involved the interception of a merchant vessel, CMA CGM Attila, by Indian authorities near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The seized item, initially claimed to be a potential threat to security, was later clarified by Pakistan as a harmless commercial lathe machine intended for Cosmos Engineering in Karachi.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, emphasized the transparent nature of the transaction and condemned India’s actions as a violation of international norms. This incident underscores the risks associated with unilateral actions by states and the need for adherence to international law.
