Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomacy must prevail as only viable option, says India at UNSC
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India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities, said R Ravindra, India`s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN.
New York: India on Tuesday (April 19, 2022) stressed on the importance of the United Nations Guiding Principles of Humanitarian Assistance and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and hostilities in Ukraine.
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Ukraine`s humanitarian situation, India`s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R Ravindra said: "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."
He further said that India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities.
"We have emphasized right from the beginning of the conflict the need to pursue the path of diplomacy and dialogue. When innocent human lives are at stake, diplomacy must prevail as the only viable option," the country`s Deputy Permanent Representative said at UNSC.
We continue to emphasise to all member states of UN that the global order is anchored on international law, the UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states: Ambassador R Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Rep at UNSC meeting on #Ukraine (19.04)
