Diplomacy must prevail as only viable option, India at UNSC

India on Tuesday stressed on the importance of the United Nations Guiding Principles of Humanitarian Assistance and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and hostilities in Ukraine. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Ukraine`s humanitarian situation, India`s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R Ravindra said: "Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of humanitarian assistance. i.e., humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. These measures should never be politicized." "We have emphasized right from the beginning of the conflict the need to pursue the path of diplomacy and dialogue. When innocent human lives are at stake, diplomacy must prevail as the only viable option," the diplomat said.

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In the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in #Ukraine, Ambassador R. Ravindra, Deputy Permanent Representative made the following statement ⤵️@MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/UvSAG6OmXt

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Highlighting India's humanitarian help in Ukraine's situation, the diplomat said India has been sending medicines and other essential relief and will continue to provide more to Ukraine. "The impact of the situation is being felt beyond the region with increasing food and energy costs, especially for many developing countries," India said.