Jaishankar reiterates India's support for two-state solution for Palestine at BRICS meeting.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the BRICS ministerial meeting, reiterated India's traditional support for a "two-state solution" to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. He also called for an end to "risks to maritime traffic, and disruptions to energy infrastructure" in the Gulf region, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts. Jaishankar highlighted the grave humanitarian implications of the Gaza conflict and stressed the importance of a sustained ceasefire and credible path to peace. He also criticized "unilateral coercive measures and sanctions" as inconsistent with international law and disproportionately affecting developing countries.
Key Points
- India reaffirmed its traditional stance supporting a "two-state solution" for the Israel-Palestinian conflict at the BRICS meeting.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for an end to maritime and energy infrastructure disruptions in the Gulf region.
- He emphasized the urgent need for a sustained ceasefire and humanitarian access in Gaza due to grave humanitarian implications.
- Jaishankar criticized unilateral coercive measures and sanctions, stating they are inconsistent with international law and harm developing nations.
- The meeting saw participation from Foreign Ministers of Iran and Russia, both heavily sanctioned countries.
Exam Facts
- External Affairs Minister: S. Jaishankar.
- BRICS ministerial meeting.
- Iran's Foreign Minister: Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
- Russian Foreign Minister: Sergey Lavrov.
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