India's Permanent Representative to UN, UNDP Administrator De Croo co-host dialogue on Persian Gulf conflict
New York, June 7
India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish on Saturday co-chaired a high-level policy dialogue with United Nations Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo, focusing on the conflict in the Persian Gulf and its implications for human development and crisis resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
In a post on X, Parvathaneni Harish said, "Pleased to co-chair with @UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo a high-level policy dialogue on Conflict in the Persian Gulf and Its Implications for Human Development and Crisis Resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Had a rich exchange with PRs from the region and agreed that strengthening regional cooperation, sharing solutions, and preparedness are critical for our countries to respond to the current food, fuel and fertiliser crisis. Appreciate UNDP's role in facilitating dialogue among regional partners."
The UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo said that the war in the Middle East is sending "economic shockwaves across the world."
"War in the Middle East is sending economic shockwaves across the world. Important exchange today with Asia-Pacific Ambassadors to the @UN on what that means for the region. From remittances at risk to rising costs and growing pressure on livelihoods," he said in a post on X.
On June 2, India reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Iran's call for the suspension of peace talks with the US due to such actions.
"We have been closely following the developments in the West Asia region and our point right from the very beginning has been that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward for achieving an early return of peace and stability," MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
He added that India continues to convey this position consistently in its engagements with all concerned parties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
👏 Proud of our diplomatic efforts. The food and fertiliser crisis is real—our farmers are already feeling it. Hope these talks lead to concrete action, not just statements.
The UNDP chief is right about economic shockwaves. We've seen petrol prices jump and inflation biting hard. But India should also push for protecting workers' rights in Gulf nations—they're the backbone of our remittance economy.
More UN talk, no real change. The Persian Gulf mess has been going on for decades and no amount of dialogues will stop oil politics. India needs to focus on diversifying energy sources instead of relying on this volatile region. 😐
At least India is consistent in its message—dialogue over war. Unlike some big powers that fuel conflicts for profit. Respect to our diplomats for keeping this stance even under pressure from all sides.
Interesting to see India co-chairing with the UNDP. The focus on preparedness and regional cooperation is smart, but the real test will be whether these words translate into lower prices for common people back home.
My uncle works in Dubai and he's worried sick about the tensions. India needs to ensure safe evacuation plans for our people if things escalate
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