External affairs minister S Jaishankar invoked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s previous remark at the United Nations General Assembly as he voiced concerns over countries across the world suffering due to the ongoing wars.
“Countries far from conflicts are being penalised for no fault of theirs. We remain deeply concerned over continuing hostilities. Jaishankar also raised the issue of commercial shipping and seafarers being attacked amid strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, endless war must give way now to an end to war. India supports ongoing initiatives to bring peace. Even as this is underway, there is an urgent need to address the security of seafarers and the supply of food, grains, and energy. “India is prepared to do everything possible to ameliorate this situation, especially with regard to food and energy security. Tensions and violence also regrettably continue in West Asia or the Middle East. We strongly believe that a durable and lasting peace requires a two-state solution.
Those most impacted often have the least say,” Jaishankar said, calling upon the assembly to “face up to the true state of affairs”. Highlighting the unrest in West Asia, he said, “This year, we are witnessing a conflict in the Gulf, one that is exacerbating an already difficult situation. He said the attacks on ships transiting international waterways “is simply unacceptable”. “India calls upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, ensure protection of civilians, and uninterrupted flow of energy and commerce,” he said. Jaishankar invoked another remark by PM Modi as he said, “The conflict in Ukraine, now in its fifth year, is equally concerning. Jaishankar said that the two state solution to the Middle East crisis can bring durable peace.
