Escalation in hostilities in West Asia deeply worrying: India tells UNSC
India reiterated the need for immediate de-escalation and the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
Escalation in hostilities in West Asia deeply worrying: India informs UNSC, says Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish. New Delhi has expressed deep concern over the growing violence and attacks on civilian infrastructure across the region. Ambassador Parvathaneni emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation and a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy at an informal UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting.
He strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Saudi airports, commercial shipping, and Indian seafarers, highlighting the loss of life, including Indian citizen Mohammad Yousef Ali in Riyadh. India stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia's defense of sovereignty while urging all parties to uphold the principles of freedom of navigation, maritime commerce, and the protection of seafarers.
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