"Increased Influx Of People From Myanmar Into Northeast A Grave Concern": India At UN
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"As an immediate neighbour and friend of the people of Myanmar, India has been repeatedly calling for an immediate cessation of violence by all sides..." said Kshitij Tyagi, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva
India on Tuesday reiterated that it supports the ASEAN-led efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to resolve the precarious humanity and security situation in neighbouring Myanmar. India said it remains steadfast in its support for Myanmar's transition towards an inclusive federal democracy.
"As an immediate neighbour and friend of the people of Myanmar, India has been repeatedly calling for an immediate cessation of violence by all sides, release of political detainees, humanitarian assistance and the resolution of the crisis through constructive dialogue," said Kshitij Tyagi, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva.
The Indian diplomat was speaking at a session on the human rights situation in Myanmar on the first day of the 56th regular session of the Human Rights Council.
