United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution on the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The resolution calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw its forces from Ukraine. 141 members voted in favour of the resolution while seven members opposed it. 32 members including India abstained from voting. Foreign ministers and diplomats from more than 75 countries addressed the assembly during two days of debate, with many urging support for the resolution that upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity.Addressing the assembly, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said, India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine. She said, the conflict led to the loss of countless lives and misery with millions becoming homeless.
Excerpts from PR @ruchirakamboj’s explanation of vote at the #UNGA Emergency Special Session on #Ukraine today. pic.twitter.com/tUptpHj09j
— India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) February 24, 2023
Ms Kamboj asked, has the UN system and UNSC based on the 1945 world construct not been rendered ineffective to address contemporary challenges to global peace and security.
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