India's position not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine conflict UNSC: President Amb Kamboj

Updated: Dec 2 2022 11:06AM

United Nations, Dec 2 (PTI) India is speaking to both sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the country’s Permanent Representative at the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj has said, asserting that New Delhi's position has not been "passive" on the war.

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

India on Thursday assumed the Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of December, during which it will host signature events on countering terrorism and reformed multilateralism.