India will continue to raise its voice in support of Afghan people: Ruchira Kamboj tells UNSC
The Hindu
India’s permanent representative to the U.N. Ruchira Kamboj reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, stability & humanitarian aid for Afghanistan. India has provided food, medicines, vaccines, disaster relief, winter clothing & educational scholarships.
India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has reiterated the country’s steadfast dedication to peace, stability and humanitarian support for Afghanistan.
In a U.N. Security Council briefing on Afghanistan on September 27, Ms. Kamboj highlighted three key observations regarding the situation in Afghanistan while drawing upon India’s historical and civilisational ties with the Afghan people.
“At #UNSC Briefing on Afghanistan, Amb @ruchirakamboj, our Permanent Representative, reaffirmed India’s steadfast dedication to peace, stability & humanitarian support for our Afghan friends. India’s commitment shines through educational scholarships & collaborations with U.N. agencies,” posted Permanent Mission of India to the U.N. on X.
“As Afghanistan’s contiguous neighbour and a friend to its people, India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country,” said Ms. Kamboj at the outset of her address.
She also said that India’s collective approach to Afghanistan has been articulated in Security Council Resolution 2593, which was adopted on August 30, 2021, following the fall of Kabul and the subsequent Taliban takeover.
“In this regard, our common and immediate priorities include providing humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people, the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism and drug trafficking, and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities,” Ms. Kamboj added.
India’s permanent representative to the U.N. also underscored India’s commitment to helping Afghan people through educational scholarships and collaborations with U.N. agencies.
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