India, which ensured the protected return of about 22,500 of its residents from Ukraine, additionally assisted within the evacuation of nationals from 18 different nations, India’s prime envoy on the UN has stated, as he voiced concern over the deteriorating humanitarian scenario amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Speaking on the UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine on Thursday, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti, stated there was an “urgent need” to address the humanitarian needs of the affected population.
He underscored that it is important that humanitarian action is always guided by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.
“These measures shouldn’t be politicised,” he asserted. “India continues to remain deeply concerned at the ongoing situation, which has progressively deteriorated since the beginning of the hostilities. The conflict has resulted in the death of civilians; displacement of thousands of people internally and the outflow of more than three million refugees to neighbouring countries. The humanitarian situation has worsened, particularly in the conflict zones,” Tirumurti stated.
He stated India has ensured the protected return of about 22,500 Indians from Ukraine. “We have also assisted nationals from 18 other countries in that process. We are deeply appreciative of the facilitation rendered by the authorities of Ukraine and its neighbouring countries in ensuring their safe return,” he stated.
Tirumurti stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi has known as for a right away ceasefire and emphasised that there isn’t any choice however the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
“We stand able to proceed to interact on these targets within the Security Council, in addition to with the Parties, within the coming days. We proceed to underline the necessity to respect the UN Charter, worldwide regulation and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” he stated.
The Security Council assembly on the humanitarian scenario in Ukraine was requested by the US, Albania, the UK, France, Ireland and Norway. Tirumurti advised the Council that retaining in view the dire humanitarian scenario unfolding in Ukraine, India has already despatched over 90 tonnes of provides to Ukraine and its neighbours, as a part of 9 separate tranches of help delivered to this point since March 1.
These provides included medicines and different important reduction supplies. “We are in the process of identifying other requirements and sending further supplies in the coming days,” he stated.
He famous that India helps the initiatives of the UN, and its companies, who’ve mobilised no matter is feasible within the shortest doable timeframe. Tirumurti expressed hope that the worldwide neighborhood will proceed to reply positively to the humanitarian wants of the individuals of Ukraine, together with by means of extending beneficiant help to the Secretary General’s Flash Appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan on Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 introduced a navy operation towards Ukraine and warned different nations that any try to intervene with the Russian motion would result in unprecedented penalties.
Over three weeks of conflict has created a humanitarian disaster in Ukraine that has accelerated in latest days. The United Nations estimates that over 3 million Ukrainians have fled their nation, and the quantity is predicted to develop.
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