At UNHRC, India condemns violation of Qatars sovereignty

India on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) defended Qatar’s sovereignty on the U.N. Human Rights Council. Addressing a session within the UNHRC in Geneva, Government of India’s Permanent Representative Arindam Bagchi referred to the September 9 Israeli bombing of Doha and mentioned India “unequivocally” condemns the assault on Qatar.

“India is deeply involved in regards to the current assaults in Doha and their influence on the safety state of affairs within the area. We unequivocally condemn the violation of the sovereignty of Qatar. Such actions threaten peace, stability, and safety not solely within the area however the world over,” mentioned Mr. Bagchi in his assertion, which, nevertheless, didn’t title Israel. India’s reiteration of its place on the Israeli strike on Qatar got here days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned he known as Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and mentioned, “India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly state of Qatar. We help decision of points by way of dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation.”

Mr. Bagchi highlighted the significance of sovereignty in worldwide affairs and mentioned, “India firmly believes that variations should be resolved peacefully by way of dialogue and diplomacy, in full conformity with the rules of the UN Charter and worldwide regulation. Any escalation should be prevented, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States should be upheld.”

Emergency summit

On September 9, Israel struck targets in Doha which host the negotiating crew of Hamas, together with Khaled Meshal, high political chief of Hamas. Qatar subsequently intensified worldwide outreach and hosted an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on September 15 which was attended by heads of states and representatives of 57 member-countries of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation). Following the summit, OIC mentioned the assault was an try and disrupt the Qatar’s position to convey an finish to the struggle in Gaza. “The leaders valued the very important position that Qatar continues to play in mediation efforts within the area, and emphasised that the aggression in opposition to Qatari territory represents a critical escalation and a determined Israeli try and undermine Qatari diplomatic efforts to realize peace,” mentioned Youssef Al-Dobeay, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs of the OIC.