Statement of India during the Urgent Debate regarding the situation of human rights in Ukraine at the 49th Human Rights Council Session (28th February - 1st April, 2022) delivered by Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India
(Geneva, 3rd March, 2022)
Mr. President,
We are greatly concerned over the steadily worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
We urge immediate cessation of violence and an end to hostilities. No solution can ever be arrived at the cost of human lives. Dialogue and Diplomacy are the only solution for settling differences and disputes.
We call for respect and protection of human rights of people in Ukraine and safe humanitarian access to conflict zones.
We are also deeply concerned over the safety and security of thousands of Indian nationals, including young Indian students, who are still stranded in Ukraine. We are working together with neighbouring States for their evacuation.
India has already dispatched humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. This includes medicines, medical equipment and other relief material. We are sending more such assistance in the coming days. This is an urgent necessity that must be effectively addressed.
Thank you, Mr. President.
