India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India has avoided a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution and that a “consultative and constructive” approach involving Myanmar’s neighbors is important as the international community responds to the issue. Strives for a peaceful solution. The UNGA on Friday passed a resolution on Myanmar, calling for “a state of emergency for the Armed Forces of Myanmar to respect the will of the people freely expressed by the results of the general election of November 8, 2020.” “To respect all human rights”, including the opening of a democratically elected parliament, to allow the Myanmar people and Myanmar to continue their democratic transition, and work towards bringing all national institutions, including the armed forces, under a fully inclusive civilian government that is representative of the will of the people. . The resolution was voted “yes” by 119 countries, Belarus “no” and 35 other countries including India, China and Russia abstained from voting. In its clarification about the vote, India said, “We have found that our views have not been reflected in the draft being considered for adoption today. We would like to reiterate that a consultative and constructive approach involving neighboring countries and the region remains important as the international community strives for a peaceful resolution of the issue. India said, “The fact that there is a lack of support from all neighboring countries as well as many countries in the region should hopefully serve as an eye-opener to those Those who choose to act hastily.” It does not believe that the adoption of this resolution, at this time, is “conducive to assist our joint efforts towards strengthening the democratic process in Myanmar”. “Therefore we are constrained to abstain,” India said. .