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EAM Jaishankar Urges Global Peace Amid West Asia War, Cites Far-Reaching Consequences
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News18•26-09-2026, 23:05
EAM Jaishankar Urges Global Peace Amid West Asia War, Cites Far-Reaching Consequences
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for restraint, de-escalation, and civilian protection at the UNGA, emphasizing that war consequences extend globally.
- •Jaishankar highlighted that countries far from conflicts are being penalized, often with the least say, due to the interconnectedness of the globalized world.
- •He raised concerns about attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers, calling for restraint and de-escalation to ensure uninterrupted energy and commerce flow.
- •India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the UN to address threats to maritime workers.
- •Jaishankar reiterated India's support for a two-state solution for lasting peace in West Asia and echoed PM Modi's call for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's strong support for a two-state solution to achieve a durable and lasting peace in West Asia.
India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the UN to draw greater international attention to threats faced by commercial shipping and maritime workers.
Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call that endless war must give way to an end to war, Jaishankar stated that India supports ongoing initiatives to bring peace, protect seafarers, and maintain essential food and energy supplies.
