UNITED NATIONS: Expressing concern over the involvement of external actors in Syria, India has said it is committed to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned UN-facilitated political process to bring long-term security and stability in the conflict-ridden country.
Explaining India’s vote on the Adoption of Syria Humanitarian Resolution on Friday, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador TS Tirumurti said India firmly believes that long-term security and stability of this region can only be achieved by preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.
“We are deeply concerned with the involvement of external actors in Syria which is making the situation worse.
“We also remain convinced that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and reaffirm our commitment to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned UN facilitated political process in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254,” he said.
Noting that the decade-long violence and terror has caused devastating impact on the lives of Syrians, Tirumurti said that India has been calling for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country without discrimination, politicisation and preconditions.
He said that more than 13 million people across Syria need humanitarian assistance in one form or another.