NEW DELHI: Ahead of a resolution in the UNGA on the Ukraine war anniversary, French diplomatic sources stated France is in touch with India on the conflict and backed PM Narendra Modis statement that this isnt the period of war, even as they admitted India was unlikely to vote on the upcoming resolution condemning Russia.India has so far abstained from voting over a dozen resolutions brought at the UN to condemn Russia and its not likely that it will alter its position when the draft resolution for peace in Ukraine shows up for voting later on this week.Noting that France and EU didnt precisely share the very same position on the Ukraine issue, French sources likewise said that ties between India and Russia can be used as a channel to work for peace.
As you understand, there is an important link between the Indian and Russian federal governments, and we ask the Indian federal government to utilize these relate to the Russian counterparts to help us in a manner towards peace.
Its a long way.
Its a long procedure, the source said.France and India have a really fruitful partnership and a history of extreme political discussion that permits them to talk about all issues, even the complicated ones, said French authorities.
Asked if India would again abstain from voting in UNGA on the Ukraine-Russia dispute, they stated India is not highly likely to sign up with one side or another however they are working on it .
Its always a question of balance ...
We do have contact with the political leaders of India.
At this phase, we still do not understand what will be the position of the government.
Most likely it will be abstention however we are still dealing with it.
We have a really candid conversation with them.
There is obvious program or whatever.
So then its their decision, a French diplomatic source stated.