New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- India on Tuesday called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution in West Asia after one Indian seafarer was killed when a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel on Indian-flagged MSV AL JUSUFI near Limah, Oman, on Monday evening, which left one Indian national dead and 13 others rescued.

The MEA said the Indian Embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities to facilitate the early repatriation of the rescued Indian nationals and the mortal remains of the deceased.

"We co...