Harsh Vardhan Shringla- UNSC Meeting: Expressing concern at the recent escalation of tensions in the Gaza Strip, India on Monday called on all parties involved in the conflict to refrain from acts that could exacerbate tensions in the region and worsen the security situation.
Foreign Minister Harsh Vardhan Shringla, addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Middle East peace process, including Palestine, also expressed hope for high-level talks between Israel and Palestine to resolve all final issues. Provide the best opportunity and achieve a two-nation solution to the problem.
“We are concerned about the recent escalation of tensions in the Gaza Strip, which once again reflects the fragility of the ceasefire and the urgent need to address the factors which exacerbate the tensions,” said Shringla, who chaired the UN Security Council meeting for August. highlighted.
“India calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire and to refrain from acts that may exacerbate tensions and worsen the security situation,” the foreign minister said. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations and the countries of the region to prevent the escalation of another military conflict. Shringla stressed that the “high level talks” between Israel and Palestine could provide a better environment for the resumption of direct peace talks.
“We look forward to an early start of these talks between the two sides, as they offer the best opportunity to resolve all final status issues and achieve a two-state solution,” he said. The international community, in particular the West Asian region, has an important role to play in re-establishing these talks. “Incidents of violence and conflict between Palestinians and Israeli security forces continue in the West Bank,” Shringla said. Both sides must refrain from any provocation for peace and stability.
