India at the UN: Stability in the Middle East Is Essential, Safety of 10 Million Indian Expatriates a Key Priority
16th October, New York – During an open debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the sensitive situation in the Middle East, India delivered a firm and clear national statement. Expressing deep concern over the ongoing tensions in the region, Ambassador P. Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, made it clear that India has significant and direct interests in maintaining the security and stability of the entire region. In a statement, India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York reported that Ambassador Harish emphasised that approximately 10 million Indian nationals currently reside in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). As a result, any unrest or conflict in the Middle East directly affects the lives and livelihoods of expatriates. Speaking at the international forum, India strongly called on all parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint, immediately de-escalate hostilities and tensions, and return to dialogue an...