With reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and maritime security, consider the following statements: 1. The diplomatic meeting took place in the Red Sea to discuss maritime security. 2. Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security. 3. S Jaishankar met the Ukrainian Foreign Minister at the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Maritime security and food security: a key GS2 International Relations and Geopolitics case study.

Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the UN General Assembly to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of diplomacy in achieving a peaceful resolution.

Background

The meeting took place during the UN General Assembly session in New York. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized that restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security.

Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: India's External Affairs Minister
PostAndrii Sybiha: Ukraine's Foreign Minister
PlaceBlack Sea: Region highlighted for its role in global food security
FactUN General Assembly: Venue for the diplomatic meeting in New York

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and maritime security, consider the following statements:

The diplomatic meeting took place in the Red Sea to discuss maritime security.
Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security.
S Jaishankar met the Ukrainian Foreign Minister at the UN General Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The meeting took place in the Black Sea region context at the UN General Assembly in New York.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of freedom of navigation in the Black Sea for global food security and the role of multilateral diplomacy in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Food security link: Impact of maritime blockades on global grain supply chains
Diplomatic mediation: India's role in advocating for dialogue-based resolutions in Ukraine
Maritime security: Legal and geopolitical implications of freedom of navigation in contested waters

Keywords: freedom of navigation · global food security · multilateral diplomacy · geopolitical conflict · maritime security

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