India’s stance on Syria has emerged as a focal point as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has conveyed deep concern over the worsening situation. On Monday, India called on all sides to cooperate and make efforts to preserve Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The MEA also brought to the forefront the necessity for a peaceful, Syrian-driven political settlement that considers the aspirations of all the societal groups in Syria. In its statement, the government reiterated India’s position on Syria, attributing the way to stability in the war-ravaged country to an inclusive process of built stabilization.
India’s stance on Syria is to protect Indians there
The safety of Indian nationals residing in Syria is being looked after by the Indian embassy in Damascus and the embassy is on high alert. The diplomatic mission has kept in touch with the Indian community and made promises about security, given the rising tension. This preventive strategy highlights the Indian approach to Syria and its concern for the wellbeing of its citizens in foreign countries.
Meanwhile, on the ground, rebel forces declared Damascus “free” after claiming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had fled the capital. His location is unknown, and opposition groups are searching out, interrogating, military and intelligence, anyone and everyone are suspected, for the slightest hints. The developments have triggered debates regarding the future of Syria’s leadership as well as the wider implications in West Asia.
Global powers are closely observing these dramatic shifts. A U.S. government official characterized the Syrian uprising as the death knell of “Iran’s game” across the Middle East after the failures of its proxies, the Lebanese group Hezbollah, and the Palestinian group Hamas. Amid the chaos, the Indian approach to Syria has been steady—dialogue and peaceful means above all else.
With the crisis developing, the demand for unity from New Delhi is representative of the broader foreign policy values, which focus on stability and mutual respect in foreign relations.
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