United Nations: India expressed concern over the worsening situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for an immediate end to violence, saying that all issues can be resolved through true, honest and sustained dialogue. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti told the emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Ukraine on Monday that India is making all possible efforts to rescue Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine.
Tirumurti said, “India is deeply concerned about the worsening situation in Ukraine. We reiterate our call to stop the violence immediately.” It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also strongly advocated this in his recent talks with the leadership of Russia and Ukraine. “We reiterate our call to resolve all differences through truthful, honest and sustained dialogue,” Tirumurti said.
Taking into account the humanitarian requirements in Ukraine, my government has also decided to provide urgent relief supplies, including medicines & these are being dispatched tomorrow: India’s Permanent Rep to UN, TS Tirumurti, at UNSC meeting on #RussiaUkraineConflict pic.twitter.com/1Pk00kKulf
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He said, “India is making every effort to rescue Indian nationals trapped in Ukraine. The safety of Indian citizens is our first priority, which includes a large number of students.”
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India remains deeply concerned at the unfolding developments in Ukraine… Our considered call for an immediate cessation of violence and an end to all hostilities is an urgent imperative: India’s Permanent Rep to UN, TS Tirumurti, at UNSC meeting on #RussiaUkraineConflict pic.twitter.com/1Dpcb74vip
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Tirumurti also stressed on the need for immediate fulfillment of human needs. India also decided to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday. Also, thanked the neighboring countries of Ukraine for helping in the evacuation of Indian citizens. Meanwhile, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, Tirumurti raised the issue of the grave humanitarian situation arising in Ukraine.
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#WATCH , India’s Permanent Rep to UN, TS Tirumurti, speaks at the UNSC meeting on the #RussiaUkraineConflict, says, “my government has also decided to provide urgent relief supplies, including medicines & these are being dispatched tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/CBhKwyL1PR
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Tirumurti said, “A serious humanitarian situation has arisen in Ukraine. In such times of conflict, India gives top priority to the safety and well-being of its citizens, especially women, children and the elderly. We believe that the basic principles of humanitarian aid should be fully respected.” Earlier, India did not participate in the Security Council vote to convene an “emergency special session” of the 193-member UN General Assembly on the issue of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. (agency)