India reiterates that there is an “immediate cessation” of violence and an end to all hostilities
United Nations:
In the wake of Russia’s attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine, India warned on Friday that any accident involving nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for public health and the environment, while the UN Security Council called on the UN Security Council to address the pressing humanitarian crisis. Must “accept”. Ukraine is facing
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti told the UN Security Council, “India attaches the highest importance to ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities because any accident involving nuclear facilities has serious consequences for public health and the environment.” can be.”
Following Russia’s attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine, the 15-nation council held an emergency session on Friday convened by Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Mr. Tirumurti said that India continues to carefully follow developments with regard to the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear power reactors and facilities and added that India will accord highest priority to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) discharge of its safeguards and monitoring activities. gives priority. in accordance with its statute in an effective, non-discriminatory and efficient manner.
“We have also noted the latest information available regarding nuclear power plants and facilities in Ukraine,” including updates provided by IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi on the current situation.
Mr Tirumurti said that as the Council discusses the nuclear dimension of an unresolved conflict, the UN body must acknowledge that “we face a serious humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where the safety and security of innocent civilians, including several thousand Indian citizens, is Students, in particular, are at risk.”
He expressed the hope that the second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine contributes to the immediate establishment of a secure humanitarian corridor.
Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, told the meeting that every effort should be made to avoid a catastrophic nuclear incident.
“Military operations around nuclear sites and other critical civilian infrastructure are not only unacceptable, but highly irresponsible. Ukraine knows only too well that a major nuclear accident can lead to catastrophe. The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 is at this point. A lasting example of why it is important to ensure that all nuclear power plants have the highest standards of safety and security,” DiCarlo said.
Mr Tirumurti said it was “regrettable” that the situation in Ukraine has worsened since the Security Council meeting on the matter last week.
Sri Tirumurti reiterated that there is an “immediate cessation” of violence and an end to all hostility.
He said that as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated in his interactions with global leaders including the Russian Federation and Ukraine, differences should be resolved through continued dialogue and diplomacy.
“Commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states are key principles in this regard.”