India has strongly supported Afghanistan and the United Nations against Pakistan’s attacks. India has also strongly condemned the violence being carried out by Islamabad against its neighboring country. India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish said in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday (8 June 2026), ‘Pakistan in its statement today has raised questions about the intentions of UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) and the credibility of the report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.’

‘Bombs were showered on Afghanistan in the holy month of Ramadan’

In a discussion on the situation in Afghanistan, India’s permanent representative said, ‘We would like to emphasize that there is no option for multilateralism and support to the United Nations, which can be chosen or abandoned as per one’s convenience.’ He said that the air strikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan during the holy month of Ramadan are a clear example of double standards in the context of international law and the high principles of Islamic solidarity.

He said, ‘We reiterate the Secretary-General’s deep concern over the civilian casualties from airstrikes, cross-border firing and targeted killings described in the UNAMA report. We support the Secretary-General’s appeal to abide by responsibilities under international law and ensure the safety of the general public. He further said, ‘We also support UNAMA’s earlier appeals which called for an investigation to ensure accountability, prevent incidents from happening again and uphold the rights of victims.’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ report states that between January 26 and March 31, 372 Afghan civilians were killed and 392 were injured. Most of these civilians died due to air strikes and some also due to cross-border firing. The report said an air strike hit Kabul’s Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital on March 16, killing at least 269 people and injuring 122. Most of the dead were patients.

PAK wanted to isolate Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmed alleged that the UN Secretary General’s report tried to put the responsibility for the situation in Afghanistan on external factors. He also said there are serious questions about the credibility of UNAMA’s reporting from Afghanistan and the nature of its communications with the Taliban.

Iftikhar Ahmed described Pakistan’s attacks as counter-terrorism action. However, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said, ‘Making a massacre a military operation does not absolve the culprit. Killing, maiming and orphaning common people is not counter terrorism. Harish said, ‘India wishes to emphasize the importance of UNAMA and its mandate and extend its full support to UNAMA at this difficult time as it seeks to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.’

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