Influx from Myanmar a grave concern: India tells UN
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 20 2024:
First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva, Kshitij Tyagi has asserted that increased influx of people from Myanmar into India's North Eastern States and the challenge of transnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking continue to remain an area of grave concern.
The Indian diplomat was speaking at a session on the human rights situation in Myanmar held on the first day of the 56th regular session of the Human Rights Council, which started from June 18 and will continue till July 12 .
Kshitij Tyagi also stated that India, as an immediate neighbour and friend of the people of Myanmar, has been repeatedly calling for an immediate cessation of all violence by all sides, release of political detainees, humanitarian assistance, and the resolution of the crisis through constructive dialogue.
He expressed deep concern of India over the situation in Myanmar, and stressed the need to arrive at peaceful solutions that are Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned.
Tyagi further stated "We have always accorded a high priority to peace, stability, and development of Myanmar" .
India has been making consistent efforts towards these objectives in the form of humanitarian assistance, people-centric projects, and building capacities in democratic systems and practices, including in the areas of constitutionalism and federalism in Myanmar, he added.
In its statement, New Delhi also mentioned that it continues to coordinate closely with ASEAN on matters related to its policy on Myanmar's transition towards inclusive democracy.
(With inputs from NDTV) .