India Abstains From UNGA Resolution Urging Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza

India was among the 19 countries who refrained from voting in the resolution introduced by Spain. Among the nations abstaining were Albania, Cameroon, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Malawi, Panama, South Sudan and Togo. 12 nations voted against the implementation of the resolution.

The resolution entails Israel바카라�s withdrawal from Gaza, opening all border crossings and ensuring that aid reached the civilians of Gaza immediately. In addition, an unconditional implementation of the Security Council resolutions of June 2024 that includes an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, the return of the remains of hostages who have been killed, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the return of Palestinian civilians to their homes and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

India바카라�s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish provided explanation of the vote on the resolution titled 바카라�Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations바카라� stating that the resolution is introduced against the backdrop of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reported PTI.  바카라�Our vote today is in continuation of this in the belief that there is no other way to resolve conflicts but through dialogue and diplomacy. A joint effort should be directed towards bringing the two sides closer. For these reasons, we would abstain on this resolution,바카라� he stated. 

Harish reasserted India바카라�s stance of dialogue and diplomacy and highlighted that India has always been on the side of peace and humanity. He also stated India's support for a two-state solution to the issue leading to the establishment of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine.