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“This House
unanimously expresses its deep concern over the
growing tension in India’s extended neighbourhood of
West Asia that has exacerbated an already complex
and delicate situation in the region. It
unequivocally condemns the large-scale and
indiscriminate Israeli bombing of Lebanon that has
been under way for many days, which has resulted in
the killing and suffering of large number of
innocent civilians, including women and children,
and caused widespread damage to civilian
infrastructure in Lebanon. This House conveys the
deepest condolences, sympathy and support of the
people of India to the people of Lebanon at this
difficult time. The people of India are ready to
make their contribution in providing humanitarian
relief to the victims of this tragic conflict.
Deeply concerned over the escalation of this
conflict which affects India’s security and other
vital interests, this House calls for an immediate
and unconditional ceasefire, so that further
destruction of Lebanon is prevented, and urgently
needed humanitarian assistance can reach the
affected people. We urge all parties to the conflict
to eschew violence and return to the path of
dialogue. This House is of the firm view that
lasting peace and security in the region, which is a
matter of interest and concern not only to the
countries of the region but to the whole world, can
be achieved only through a negotiated and
comprehensive solution to the problems of this
region that takes into account the legitimate
interests and grievances of all the parties
concerned.”
New Delhi,
July 31, 2006 |
