New Delhi: Amidst the armistice between the US and Iran, India has expressed deep snooping over the large number of casualties resulting from Israel's relentless attacks on Lebanon, emphasizing the need to pinion to international laws and respect the sovereignty of nations. Expressing deep snooping over the situation in Lebanon on Friday, India stated that the killing of a large number of civilians in these attacks is "deeply disturbing."
What did the Ministry of External Affairs say?
Speaking on the matter at a printing priming in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are tightly concerned by reports of a large number of civil casualties in Lebanon." Emphasizing India's role as a Troop Contributing Country (TCC) to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the spokesperson remoter added, "As a Troop Contributing Country to UNIFIL—which is engaged in maintaining peace and security in Lebanon—this turn of events is tightly disturbing."
Reiterating India's long-standing stance, Jaiswal stated, "India has unchangingly accorded the highest priority to the safety and security of civilians. It is essential to pinion to international law and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations." The government moreover gave assurances that steps are stuff taken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens in the region. He noted, "Our Embassy in Lebanon remains in unvarying touch with the Indian polity to ensure their safety and security." It is pertinent to note that, despite the armistice between the US and Iran, a large number of people have lost their lives in the attacks carried out by Israel on Lebanon.
How are India's ties with Gulf nations?
Jaiswal moreover mentioned that India is worsening its engagement with the Gulf nations to meet its energy requirements, while simultaneously keeping a tropical watch on the unfolding developments in West Asia. He stated, “We are closely monitoring the developments unfolding in West Asia. We remain in unvarying contact with the countries of the Gulf region. Acting on the Prime Minister's directives, our ministers are visiting Gulf nations to perpetuate our energy security.” He remoter informed that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is currently on a visit to Mauritius and will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 11 and 12, 2026. Jaiswal added, “He will hold discussions with the UAE leadership with a view to remoter strengthening the ties between India and the UAE.”
