India Warns UN: Nations Unrelated to Conflicts Bear Heavy Costs
India's envoy at UN warns that distant nations face heavy costs from global conflicts, urging peace and accountability.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar delivered a strong message at the UN General Assembly, highlighting how countries not involved in conflicts are bearing significant consequences.
Speaking during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, he emphasized that ongoing violence is not only harming security but also hindering global development. He pointed out that nations far from conflict zones are being disproportionately affected without any responsibility for the wars they are paying for.
Jaishankar criticized the targeting of commercial ships and maritime workers in international waters, calling such actions unacceptable. He reiterated the need for a two-state solution in West Asia and urged restraint to protect civilians and ensure energy and trade flows remain uninterrupted. He also expressed concern over the fifth year of the Ukraine war, emphasizing the importance of ending the conflict rather than prolonging it.
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He warned that the world is increasingly caught in a cycle of instability, with institutions weakening and nations focusing on reducing risks and diversifying supply chains. This has led to crises in food, fuel, and financing, particularly affecting developing nations. Jaishankar condemned state-sponsored terrorism as a direct threat to global order and called for strict accountability against those who perpetrate such acts.
Highlighting India’s role in global development, he noted that the country has supported 600 projects across 78 nations, focusing on clean energy, infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture. He also praised India’s digital public infrastructure for improving governance and delivering social benefits to millions.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
