India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, T. S. Tirumurti.
Highlights
- India requires worldwide cooperation on energy disaster from Ukraine war
- India at UNSC highlighted the continued disruptions attributable to war and its impression on growing international locations
- India additionally welcomed the current go to of Guterres to Moscow and Kyiv
Russia-Ukraine war: Highlighting the meals and energy security challenges rising because of the continued war in Ukraine, India at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday highlighted the “disproportionate impact on the Global South and developing countries” of the continued disruptions. Speaking at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine, India’s everlasting consultant to the UN, TS Tirumurti, mentioned, “The conflict is having a destabilizing effect with broader regional and global implications.” “Oil prices are skyrocketing and there is a shortage of food grains and fertilizers. This has had a disproportionate impact on the Global South and developing countries,” Tirumurti mentioned.
“The food security challenges emanating from the conflict require us to respond by going beyond constraints that bind us presently. Energy security is equally a serious concern and needs to be addressed through cooperative efforts,” Tirumurti additional mentioned. Tirumurti reiterated India’s constant requires “complete cessation of hostilities (in Ukraine) and for pursuing the path of dialogue and diplomacy as the only way out.” “However, the conflict has resulted in loss of lives and countless miseries for its peoples, particularly for women, children and elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries,” he mentioned.
“India has strongly condemned killing of civilians in Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation,” Tirumurti additional mentioned. The Indian envoy additionally welcomed the presence and remarks of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the course of the briefing. “We acknowledge the efforts made by the Secretary-General, particularly the findings of the Global Crisis Response Group Task Team. We welcome their recommendation for exempting purchases of food by WFP (World Food Programme) for humanitarian assistance from food export restrictions with immediate effect,” Tirumurti mentioned. “It is important that similar exemptions are provided to all member states and relevant stakeholders, who are contributing to this global humanitarian effort,” he added.
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India additionally welcomed the current go to of Guterres to Moscow and Kyiv and his engagement with the management of the Russian Federation and Ukraine. “We agree that the immediate priority is of evacuation of innocent civilians from areas witnessing intense fighting. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations in evacuating civilian population from Mariupol. We hope these efforts will extend to other areas as well,” Tirumurti mentioned. Speaking earlier, Guterres had expressed hope that the UN’s continued coordination with the governments of Russia and Ukraine will assist facilitate humanitarian support efforts.
“I hope that the continued coordination with Moscow and Kyiv will lead to more humanitarian pauses to allow civilians safe passage from the fighting and aid to reach those in critical need,” Guterres mentioned. Talking about India’s humanitarian help to Ukraine, Tirumurti mentioned, “India has been sending humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours, which include medicines and other essential relief material. We are also providing more medical supplies to Ukraine.” He added that India helps requires ensures of secure passage to ship important humanitarian and medical provides by way of humanitarian corridors. “Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of humanitarian assistance, i.e., humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. These measures should never be politicized,” Tirumurti emphasised. “Let me conclude by reaffirming that the contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law and respect for sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states,” Tirumurti mentioned.
(ANI Inputs)
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