New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- India is playing an "important role internationally" and is emerging as a key global player in efforts to address the crisis in South America, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera said on Wednesday, highlighting New Delhi's diplomatic influence and leadership of the Global South.

Speaking on the escalating situation in Venezuela following US strikes on its capital, the envoy pointed to India's consistent call for peaceful resolution through diplomacy and dialogue, saying that military force is not the answer to complex geopolitical crises.

He noted that India's stance on dialogue and diplomacy aligns with the aspirations of many countries seeking peaceful solutions to conflict.

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