India urges immediate de-escalation in West Asia at UN

India has called for immediate de-escalation in West Asia during a UN Security Council session. The statement emphasized the need for safe maritime navigation and support for a two-state solution.
Why it matters
India's diplomatic stance reflects its interest in regional stability and the protection of its citizens and commercial interests in the Middle East.
India has urged an immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia at the UN Security Council, condemning attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that affected Indian nationals. New Delhi also reaffirmed its support for safe maritime navigation, a two-state solution, and the protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.
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