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International community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC
“Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Today’s conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities,” says India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador
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At the High-Level Open Debate, India emphasized the critical need for the international community to safeguard essential sea lanes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of food, fuel, and fertilizers. Highlighting the severe global impact of regional conflicts, India underscored that food insecurity is a consequence, rather than a root cause, of geopolitical instability and advocated for climate-resilient agriculture and diversified supply chains.
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