India Raises Alarm Over Safety Of 10 Million Indians Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Mumbai: India has a significant and direct interest in maintaining security and stability in the Middle East, P Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said during an open debate at the UN Security Council (UNSC). In a statement issued in Mumbai on October 16, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York said Harish had highlighted that approximately 10 million…
India has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in light of the recent attacks on Saudi airports and Indian seafarers. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P Harish, emphasized that approximately 10 million Indian nationals reside in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, making their safety a significant national interest.
Speaking at an open debate at the UN Security Council, India called for restraint and urged all parties to de-escalate hostilities and return to dialogue to resolve disputes peacefully. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN emphasized that true peace entails creating a secure environment where lasting stability prevails. India reaffirmed its commitment to building a safe, stable, and prosperous Middle East, noting that the region is critical to India's economic and trade ties.
Harish highlighted that India's commitment to this goal is reflected in the country's evacuation operations during crises, such as Operation Ajay, and the round-the-clock helplines maintained by Indian embassies.
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