Ambassador of India to the United Nations T.S. Tirumurti takes to the United Nations Security Council to notify the U.N. about the failure of Russia and Ukraine regarding the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sumy
Despite multiple appeals made by New Delhi to both Russia and Ukraine regarding the permission of humanitarian corridors in Sumy for the evacuation of Indian students, India has now informed the UN Security Council that such corridors have not been provided in Sumy.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in one of Europe’s most significant humanitarian crises in years.
Over 700 Indian students, largely medical students studying at Sumy State University are now stuck in this city awaiting evacuation. Evacuation efforts have failed repeatedly due to perpetual bombing and shelling.
Details of India’s statement at the UN Security Council
At the UN Security Council meeting held for the discussion of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, T.S. Tirumurti has said,
“Our Prime Minister once again spoke to the leadership of both sides today and reiterated our call for an immediate ceasefire and the need for both parties to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”
Mr Tirumurti further said,
“We have also reiterated our urgent demand for the safe and uninterrupted passage for all innocent civilians, including Indian nationals remaining in Ukraine. We are deeply concerned that despite our repeated urgings to both sides, the safe corridor for our students stranded in Sumy did not materialise.”
Mr Tirumurti thanks humanitarian efforts made heretofore
Mr Tirumurti made a point to thank Ukraine and its bordering countries that have helped facilitate the evacuation of nearly 20,000 Indian nationals in the last few days of the crisis.
Tirumurti said that India appreciates Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s “flash appeal” made to Ukraine and the regional refugee response plan that he has drawn on March 1.
This plan has appealed for a huge fundraise of $1.1. billion to help 6 million Ukrainians for three months. The plan also hopes to provide for an additional $551 million to aid the civilians who have crossed the border into neighbouring countries.
Detailing the humanitarian aid India has provided to Ukraine, Mr Tirumurti said,
“We hope the international community will respond positively to the humanitarian needs.”
Edited By: Kiran Maharana
Published By: Shramana Sengupta
