Business
Jaishankar urges end to Gulf and Ukraine wars
The Hindu BusinessLine··23h ago
India told the United Nations on Saturday that endless war must give way to an end to war. S Jaishankar said India remains concerned over Gulf hostilities. He called targeting of commercial shipping unacceptable. He said the Ukraine conflict, nearing its fifth year, is equally concerning. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August remark in Bishkek.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Jaishankar said a durable Israel-Palestine peace requires a two-state solution.
- India is contributing to humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, he said.
- He called on all parties to ensure protection of civilians and uninterrupted commerce.
What's Happening
- Jaishankar spoke at the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
- He said India is prepared to help on food and energy security.
- Modi spoke on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek in August.
West Asia position at UN
- BusinessLine published the address on September 27, 2026.
- Jaishankar said targeting of commercial shipping and seafarers is simply unacceptable.
- He said India calls upon all parties to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions.
all-news
