After a time of fierce fighting that had raised serious worries about regional stability and security, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Following US President Donald Trump’s declaration that both countries have reached a truce, with the US and Qatar playing crucial roles in mediating the agreement, this development has occurred. The MEA stressed in a statement issued on Tuesday that it has been keeping a careful eye on the situation, especially the US military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the Iranian reprisal against US military bases in Qatar.
The MEA emphasized the value of peaceful negotiations over military conflict and restated India’s long-standing stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable means of resolving the region’s numerous and complicated disputes.
The MEA voiced serious concerns about the recent fighting and its consequences for long-term peace and stability in West Asia, even as it welcomed the truce. In order to facilitate positive diplomatic interaction between all parties, the statement emphasized India’s desire that the ceasefire will last and result in a wider de-escalation of hostilities. India has been aggressively working to ensure the safety of its citizens who are stranded in the crisis zone in tandem with these diplomatic efforts.
2,858 Indian people have been successfully evacuated from Iran as a result of the government’s Operation Sindhu, which was started in response to the situation. Early on June 25, the latest special flight, which was transporting 282 evacuees from Mashhad, made a safe landing in New Delhi. After reaching their destination, the evacuees conveyed their immense relief and appreciation to the Indian government and the Indian Embassy in Iran for their swift and efficient measures to guarantee their safe return.
Many talked about the difficult circumstances they faced, but many also mentioned that things had improved on the ground after the truce. The MEA’s response demonstrates India’s dedication to its citizens’ safety overseas as well as its moral position that international disputes must be resolved through communication and diplomacy.
