India’s Permanent Representative to United Nations TS Tirumurti  |  Photo Credit: ANI
New Delhi: India on Tuesday said that the escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a “matter of deep concern”.
“These developments have the potential to undermine peace and security of the region,” said India’s Permanent Representative to United Nations TS Tirumurti, speaking at an emergency Security Council meeting on the Ukraine crisis.
He further underscored that the safety and security of civilians is essential, adding the well-being of Indians is of priority to the government.
“More than 20,000 Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas. The well-being of Indians is of priority to us,” Tirumurti said.
The Indian envoy said that India “strongly emphasise” the vital need for all sides to maintain international peace and security by exercising the utmost restraint and intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that a “mutually amicable solution” is arrived at the earliest.