India Reaffirms Commitment To Syrian-Led, UN-Facilitated Political Process: Envoy

India has been calling for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country without discrimination, politicization, and preconditions.

India, while joining the consensus on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Syrian Humanitarian Resolution on Friday, reaffirmed its commitment to Syrian-led, Syrian-owned UN-facilitated political process. India joins consensus on #UNSC Syrian Humanitarian Resolution???????? calls for enhanced & effective #humanitarian assistance to all Syrians without discrimination, politicization or preconditions, & consistent with sovereignty, independence & territorial integrity of #Syria. pic.twitter.com/MlT3v5uSru Permanent Representative/Ambassador of India to United Nations TS Tirumurti while explaining India's vote on Syria said, "India firmly believes that long-term security and stability of this region can only be achieved by preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. We are deeply concerned with the involvement of external actors in Syria which is making the situation worse." "We also remain convinced that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and reaffirm our commitment to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned UN-facilitated political process in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254," added Mr Tirumurti. Resolution 2254 calls for a ceasefire and political settlement in Syria.