India demands an urgent end to the violence in Ukraine at a UNSC meeting.

  • March 1, 2022, 10:56 a.m.

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and an end to hostilities, saying all differences can only be bridged through honest, sincere, and sustained dialogue.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti, told a rare emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Ukraine convened Monday that New Delhi is doing whatever it can to undertake immediate and urgent evacuation efforts of Indian nationals still stranded in Ukraine.

"India is deeply concerned that the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate. We reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of violence and an end to hostilities, "Tirumurti said. He said his

government firmly believes that there is no other choice but to return to the path of diplomacy.

Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated this strongly in his recent conversations with the leadership of the Russian Federation and Ukraine, Tirumurti said, "We reiterate our firm conviction that all differences can only be bridged through honest, sincere, and sustained dialogue."

He said there was an urgent and pressing humanitarian situation developing in Ukraine.

India is doing whatever it can to undertake immediate and urgent evacuation efforts of Indian nationals who are still stranded in Ukraine. The safety and security of Indian nationals, including a large number of students, remains our top priority, "he said.

He noted that the complex and uncertain situation at the border crossings is "adversely impacting" the uninterrupted and predictable movement of people.

"This important humanitarian necessity must be immediately addressed," he said.

India thanked all the neighbouring countries of Ukraine who have opened their borders to Indian citizens and given all facilities to Indian missions and their personnel to evacuate Indian nationals to their homeland.

"We stand ready to help those from our neighbours and developing countries who are also stranded in Ukraine and may seek assistance," he said.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

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