India makes ‘personal’ place clear as SCO condemns Israeli strikes on Iran

India referred to as for “dialogue and diplomacy” to work in direction of de-escalation of the scenario, including that it didn’t take part in discussions that led to SCO’s assertion.

While the China-led regional group earlier “strongly condemned” the Israeli strikes on Iran, India sought to take care of its stance on the matter. Follow Israel Iran battle dwell updates

“India’s position on the matter had been articulated by on June 13, and remains the same. We urge that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escalation, and it is essential that the international community undertake endeavours in that direction,” the ministry’s assertion learn.

The assertion famous that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke together with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Friday, whereby he conveyed the “deep concern” of the worldwide group over the tense scenario within the Middle East area.

Jaishankar “also urged the avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy”.

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The assertion additional said that India’s place on the matter was additionally communicated to the members of the SCO. “Keeping that in mind, India did not participate in the discussions on the above-mentioned SCO statement,” it added.

Hours in the past, a press release from the SCO mentioned that Israel’s strikes on Iran focused civilian and nuclear amenities, and precipitated civilian casualties.

“This seriously violated the principles of international law and the U.N. Charter, undermined Iran’s sovereignty, undermined regional and international security, and had a serious impact on global peace and stability,” SCO mentioned.

The 10-state regional group includes China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.

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