Expressing concern over food scarcity in the wake of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, India has said it exported more 1.8 million tons of wheat to countries suffering from shortage. It also flagged the issue of civilian deaths in the military action terming them as “deeply disturbing” and called for cessation of hostilities.
Highlighting these issues in the United Nations Security Council(UNSC)briefing on Ukraine, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador R Ravindra also said the conflict has resulted in the loss of lives and countless miseries for its peoples, particularly for women, children and elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries.
Making this point, he said on late Tuesday India has all along favoured the path of peace, dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict which began in February.
“We support all efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine, especially talks” between Ukraine and Russia.
He noted that India has also been sending humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours, which include medicines and other essential relief materials.
Underlining that the impact of the Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe, Ravindra said the conflict is exacerbating concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, particularly in the developing countries.
