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India urged the UN Security Council to prioritize the humanitarian fallout of conflicts during an open debate in New York.
P Harish said regional hostilities can disrupt energy markets, supply chains, and agricultural trade.
India said these disruptions can hit import-dependent developing nations especially hard.
India called for measures that do not hinder humanitarian assistance and for safe access for aid.
Why it mattersThe appeal could shape UN pressure for civilian protection and aid access in war zones.
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India also said building food-secure societies is primarily the responsibility of national governments.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pointed to flashpoints in the Black Sea, Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea.