United NationsIndia has again abstained on a resolution calling for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which was accepted by more than two-thirds of the votes in the UN General Assembly as Moscow’s sidestep. The vote on the resolution sponsored by Ukraine and more than 65 co-sponsors took place on Thursday on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion, as well as a roundtable sponsored by India’s mission to explore the concept of “Gandhian trusteeship” for world peace. The conference also took place. was happening next door.
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The country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, who walked out of that meeting into the General Assembly chamber, explained India’s absence by saying that “we will always call for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable way out”.
The resolution did not mention talks to end the conflict, but called for “diplomatic efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the Charter”.
Kamboj asked, “Can any process that involves neither side ever lead to a credible and meaningful solution?”
“While we note the stated objectives of today’s resolution, we are constrained to abstain from it given its inherent limitations in reaching our desired goal of achieving lasting peace,” he added.
Kamboh cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oft-quoted statement that “this cannot be an era of war” and said, “escalation of hostilities and violence is in nobody’s interest. Instead, there is an urgent need on the path of dialogue and diplomacy.” Coming back is the way forward.”
The resolution was adopted by 141 votes in favor with seven against and 32 in the assembly, where 191 of its 193 members retained their voting rights.
The resolution condemns Russia’s aggression and calls for an immediate return to a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace”. It also calls for the prosecution of crimes and justice for the victims.
Earlier, two amendments sponsored by Russia’s close ally Belarus were voted down to defeat the motion, receiving only 11 votes for one and 15 for the other.
India also stayed away from amendments that sought to remove references to Moscow’s invasion and invasion and instead to end arms supplies to Ukraine from its occupied territories.
Pakistan raised the issue of Kashmir in UNGA
In a farce, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Munir Akram raised Kashmir by claiming that it is a parallel to Ukraine, which was ignored by the sponsors of the resolution.
Prateek Mathur, a counselor at India’s mission, said it was an “unnecessary provocation” that was “especially regrettable and certainly wrong at a time when, after two days of intense discussions, we are all Agreed that the path of peace may be the right one.” is the only way to resolve the conflict”.
Kamboj said that despite member states’ support for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ efforts to promote a comprehensive peace, “ground reports show a complex scenario with the conflict intensifying on multiple fronts.” portrays.”
The General Assembly took up the resolution in an emergency session due to the paralysis of the Security Council due to Russia’s veto and it brought forth demands for reforms, which India has been lobbying for.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations pointedly asked, “Is the United Nations system and in particular its core organ, the United Nations Security Council based on the 1945 world creation, ineffective in addressing contemporary challenges to global peace and security?” Isn’t it done?”
Only the five countries that were considered victors of World War II were given veto rights in the Council. Unlike Security Council resolutions, the General Assembly has no enforcement powers and only moral influence.
Thursday’s resolution was the sixth on Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24 a year ago and India did not participate in all of them.
Kamboj said India was concerned that “the conflict has resulted in loss of lives and suffering, especially for women, children and the elderly, with millions rendered homeless and forced to seek refuge in neighboring countries”. Gone…citizens and civic infrastructure are also deeply related”.
He said that India, on its part, is helping to deal with its fallout in Ukraine and elsewhere.
We are providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic assistance to some of our neighbors in the global south under economic crisis, even as they face rising costs of food, fuel and fertilizers, which have been a consequential result of the ongoing conflict, he said.