India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution and a “Consultative and Constructive” approach involving Myanmar’s neighbouring countries is important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue.
The resolution was adopted with 119 countries voting “yes”, Belarus voting “no” and India along with 35 other countries abstaining, including China and Russia.
In its explanation of the vote, India said, “we find 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 the neighboring countries and the region, remains important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue”.
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