"India has zero-tolerance approach to terrorism": UN ambassador Ruchira Kamboj

On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Indias permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj reaffirmed Indias longstanding relationship with the Palestinian people and its support for a negotiated twostate solution adding India has a zerotolerance approach to terrorismKamboj addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday stating Let me reaffirm our longstanding relationship with the Palestinian people based on deeprooted historical and peopletopeople ties and our consistent support to the people of Palestine in the endeavour for statehood peace and prosperityIndia has a zerotolerance approach to terrorism We also believe that there is a universal obligation to observe international humanitarian law she added Kamboj further condemned the deaths of civilians and emphasised that that is clearly unacceptable In addressing this humanitarian crisis it is necessary for all parties to display the utmost responsibility she saidShe further asked for collective efforts by the international community that would lead to a deescalation and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine The humanitarian pauses are a welcome step to ensure the timely and continuous delivery of humanitarian aid she saidMoreover Kamboj highlighted that India has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian goods including 165 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies We are aware that the immediate trigger was the terror attacks in Israel on October 7 which were shocking and deserve our unequivocal condemnation There can be no justification for terrorism and hostagetaking she saidFurther expressing concern for the hostages held in Gaza Kamboj said Our thoughts are with those who have been taken as hostages During her speech she also called for the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining hostagesIndias envoy to the UN further highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have been in close contact with leaders of the region and beyond where they have emphasised a consistent message that it is important to prevent escalation ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and work towards an early restoration of peace and stabilityMoreover she said that along with restraint they have also emphasised a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy India also urges the parties to work toward creating conditions necessary for peace and the restarting of direct negotiations between the parties including through an eschewing of violence and deescalationIndia has always supported a negotiated twostate solution to the IsraelPalestine issue leading to the establishment of a sovereign independent and viable state of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders side by side in peace with Israel she reinstatedKamboj further stressed that India will continue to support the Palestinian people through its bilateral development partnership which covers a wide range of sectors including health education womens empowerment entrepreneurship and information technology adding that it will also continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian peopleWhile concluding she reaffirmed Indias firm commitment to giving a just peaceful and lasting solution to the IsraelPalestine issue We firmly believe that not only a twostate solution achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues will deliver an enduring peace that the people of Israel and Palestine desire and deserve she addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever