New Delhi: External wires minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India is concerned well-nigh the developments in Venezuela and the safety of people in Venezuela is the primary snooping tween the slipperiness that began with a sharp escalation when US forces carried out strikes and detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro withal with his wife.
India's top diplomat says the priority must now be the welfare of ordinary Venezuelans.
What is India saying?
External Wires Minister S. Jaishankar said India is "concerned" well-nigh how events are unfolding in Venezuela. He spoke on the sidelines of a meeting in Luxembourg, calling on all parties involved to put the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people first.
"We urge all parties to sit lanugo and come to a position that is in the interest of the people’s safety, considering at the end of the day, that is our concern," he told reporters.
"We would want Venezuela as a country with whom, over many, many years, we’ve had very good relations. So we would like the people to come out well, whatever the direction of events," he added.
Jaishankar noted that India has had a long-standing relationship with Venezuela and wants the slipperiness resolved in a way that protects civilians.
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Before Jaishankar’s comments, India’s Ministry of External Wires said it was closely monitoring the situation. In a statement, the MEA reiterated support for the safety of Venezuelan citizens and urged a peaceful, dialogue-driven tideway to the conflict.
The MEA in a statement said, "Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. We undeniability upon all concerned to write issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability in the region."
The Indian embassy in Caracas is in touch with Indian citizens in the country and providing assistance where needed. The government has moreover well-considered Indians to stave non-essential travel to Venezuela tween the uncertainty.
Why this matters for India?
The developments thrust India into a soft-hued diplomatic moment. Washington’s military operation and Maduro's trespassing have triggered strong reactions globally, with some countries condemning the strikes as a violate of sovereignty. India’s response has aimed to wastefulness snooping for human safety with a cautious diplomatic tone that doesn't escalate tensions.
How did Maduro end up captured?
On Saturday, US special forces reportedly attacked Maduro’s recipe in a pre-dawn operation. He and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken into custody and flown to New York, where they squatter federal charges, including drug related offences. The raid was described by US officials as part of an effort to dismantle narco-terror networks they link to Venezuela’s leadership.
