UNGA Resolution

UNGA Resolution

Topic: IR

Context: India abstained from voting on UNGA’s special emergency session resolution that condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an immediate call to withdraw its troops.

Concept:

• The session was convened after a similar resolution failed to pass the UNSC when Russia exercised its veto.
• The resolution says, no territories acquired through force will be recognized and “special military operation” (invasion) by Russia must be withdrawn “immediately, completely and unconditionally.”
• Although India’s neighboring countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan and Myanmar voted in favor of the resolution; Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and China like India abstained from voting.

Why India abstained from voting?

• India urges all member states demonstrate their commitment to the principles of UN charter, international law and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
• For India, “safe and uninterrupted passage” of Indian nationals, especially students were the foremost priority and it calls for “immediate ceasefire” and humanitarian access to conflict areas.
• Further, India is in an uncomfortable position to balance its interests with both Moscow and the West.
• Besides, given its experiences in its own neighborhood (China and Pakistan w.r.t border changes), India is also wary of the implications of not condemning one country unilaterally.

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