External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called on the Non-Aligned Movement countries to challenge the concentrations undermining their economic security and stated that the voice of NAM is here to stay and grow. In India’s National Statement at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda’s Kampala, the EAM stressed the need for a reformed United Nations.
Addressing the summit, Jaishankar said, “The NAM has entered its seventh decade. In that period, the world has transformed and so too have our capabilities and confidence. We must be bolder in seeking our due and pressing our demands. The more we share, collaborate and reinforce each other, the more we will change the world.”
“The voice of the NAM is here to be heard. The voice of the NAM is here to stay and to grow. Let us send that message today,” he added.
Jaishankar also highlighted the multiple concerns being faced by the countries belonging to the Non-Aligned Movement such as climate change, the impact of COVID pandemic, multiple conflicts across the world, as well as the triad of debt, inflation and growth challenges.
Delivered India’s statement at the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala today. Highlighted the challenges of Covid, conflict, climate change, debt and inflation.
Emphasized the need for NAM to challenge concentrations that undermine our economic security. Argued for creating regional… pic.twitter.com/tqEg7Fvfcw
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 19, 2024
Jaishankar on Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip requires a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most affected. “Right now, the conflict in Gaza is understandably uppermost in our minds. This humanitarian crisis requires a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most affected,” the EAM said in his address at NAM summit.
“We must also be clear that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable. At the same time, international humanitarian law must always be respected by all States. It is also imperative that conflict does not spread within or beyond the region,” he added.
He advocated a two-state solution where the Palestinian people can live within secure borders. “Our collective endeavours should focus on making this realisable,” Jaishankar said.
Notably, the war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 24,000 people on the Gaza side. On the other hand, Israel, which has over 1400 deaths, insists on the release of more than 100 hostages still held by Hamas and continues pounding the Gaza Strip relentlessly.
(With agency inputs)
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