The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in West Asia is severely affecting maritime commercial traffic security in the Indian Ocean and has a direct impact on the country’s energy and economic interests, a top Indian diplomat told members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). .
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations R. Ravindra, in his remarks during an open debate at the UNSC, said the ongoing conflict in West Asia is also affecting the security of maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean, including some attacks on Indian ships. His comments came amid an increase in attacks by Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.
Direct impact on economic interests
Without naming the Houthi rebels, Ravindra said this is a matter of great concern to the international community and has a direct impact on India’s energy and economic interests. Neither party will benefit from this dire situation and that should be clearly understood. Concerns have been raised about the safety of maritime traffic in the area. The Houthis have said the attacks are in response to Israel’s war in Gaza and to show their support for the Palestinians.
Ravindra said that the message that India has sent since the beginning of this conflict has been clear and consistent that it is important to ensure the continued supply of humanitarian aid so that the conflict does not escalate. He said that the humanitarian situation needed serious attention and India welcomed the efforts of the United Nations and the international community in this regard.
India helped
He said that India has delivered relief goods to the Palestinian people in Gaza. We also provided US$5 million in assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), including US$2.5 million in late December to support the agency’s core programs and education, health care, relief and assistance to Palestinian refugees. To cooperate in social services.
A bi-national solution is the last option
Ravindra said that India strongly believes that only the two-state solution is the last option and will provide the lasting peace that the people of Israel and Palestine desire and deserve. To this end, we urge all parties to work towards reducing tensions, refraining from violence, refraining from provocative and tension-increasing actions and creating conditions for the resumption of direct peace talks as soon as possible.
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