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jha said:

India among 29 countries to vote against Israel. Modi Govt.'s first monumental blunder.

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Echo_419 said:

WTF? when did this happen i thought we had their Backs
We could at least have abstained

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Echo_419 said:

WTF? when did this happen i thought we had their Backs
We could at least have abstained

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jha said:

https://twitter.com/x/status/492006214033608704

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Echo_419 said:

WTF? when did this happen i thought we had their Backs
We could at least have abstained

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Permanent Mission of India
Geneva

Human Rights Council - 21st Special Session

Statement by India
[23 July 2014]

Mr. President,

India is deeply concerned at the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, particularly heavy airstrikes in Gaza and disproportionate use of force on ground, resulting in tragic loss of civilian lives, especially women and children and heavy damage to property. The Government of India is closely monitoring the situation unfolding and supports all efforts for an immediate ceasefire between the parties involved.

2. We are deeply concerned at the human rights situation in Occupied Palestine Territory including East Jerusalem, as also at the violence by non-state actors in the region which have the effect of serving as avoidable obstacles to the peace process, as well as to the realization of the legitimate aspirations of both the peoples to co-exist in peace and security. We call upon all sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking actions that may further exacerbate the situation, and threaten peace and security of the region. India remains firmly convinced that dialogue remains the only viable option that can effectively address the issues confronting the region and its people.

Mr. President,

3. India along with its IBSA partners, reiterated its commitment to promote dialogue and understanding with a view to ensure enjoyment of human rights in Palestine and Israel. Again, at the recent BRICS Summit in Fortaleza Brazil, India along with BRICS partners reaffirmed its commitment to contribute to a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict and called upon both sides to resume negotiations leading to a two-State solution with a contiguous and economically viable Palestine State.


Mr. President,

4. India’s deep association with, and continuing commitment to, Palestine is rooted in our modern history that goes back to our struggle for independence. India believes that the solution to the Palestine issue should be based on the relevant UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Plan and the Quartet Roadmap resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine within secure and recognized borders side-by-side at peace with Israel and with East Jerusalem as its capital.

5. We once again urge for an immediate ceasefire to stop the violence and bloodshed and call on both sides to start a process of peaceful dialogue.

I thank you.

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JanjaWeed said:

Sounds like Modi takes this BRICS thing way too seriously. All five countries voted alike. I would have liked if India had abstained.. & stayed neutral instead of taking sides. Even if they had to take sides... they should have at-least took the right one!

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IndoCarib said:

Could they have come under pressure from opposition ?? Even Congress party would have abstained. Sushma was never the right person for the EA ministry

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arp2041 said:

Though my theory may be completely flawed by still i have one - I really think that these UN resolutions are just in the NAME & nothing else. Remember the resolution against SL? We voted against SL, it din't do any harm to SL, but we could present ourselves against the atrocities of SL & secretly we continued to transfer weaponry & training to SL soldiers. Similarly, the pro-resolution vote makes us looks better in the eyes of the Arab world & it does no harm to Israel, our relations with Israel continues to grow as usual.

I seriously think that there are 2 sides of the coin whenever it comes to Politics - One that is clearly visible while another HIDDEN.

For eg. - Never an Indian PM has visited the state of Israel, but that hasn't changed the reality that Israel is the second largest weapons source for India.



LOL....do you think that these sort of IMPORTANT FOREIGN POLICY decisions are left on the minister of the DAY?? It's the bureaucrats that make foreign policy & not the minister. Otherwise you will see change in Indian foreign policy with change in ministers.

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arp2041 said:

Though my theory may be completely flawed by still i have one - I really think that these UN resolutions are just in the NAME & nothing else. Remember the resolution against SL? We voted against SL, it din't do any harm to SL, but we could present ourselves against the atrocities of SL & secretly we continued to transfer weaponry & training to SL soldiers. Similarly, the pro-resolution vote makes us looks better in the eyes of the Arab world & it does no harm to Israel, our relations with Israel continues to grow as usual.

I seriously think that there are 2 sides of the coin whenever it comes to Politics - One that is clearly visible while another HIDDEN.

For eg. - Never an Indian PM has visited the state of Israel, but that hasn't changed the reality that Israel is the second largest weapons source for India.



LOL....do you think that these sort of IMPORTANT FOREIGN POLICY decisions are left on the minister of the DAY?? It's the bureaucrats that make foreign policy & not the minister. Otherwise you will see change in Indian foreign policy with change in ministers.

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jha said:

India among 29 countries to vote against Israel. Modi Govt.'s first monumental blunder.

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Indischer said:

India's empathy with the Palestinian cause earns it the warmth of the Arab world while Israel, which does business with anybody without scruples, will continue to milk Indian money in exchange for arms. Win-win for all.

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Indrani said:

It earns us nothing.

India rejects Organization of Islamic Cooperation's resolution on Jammu and Kashmir - Economic Times

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