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lines on the record: 45
first: 2021-10-27
most recent: 2022-11-30
sittings or episodes: 9
sources: un-security-council

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“We hope that with its renewed mandate, which enhances the Committee’s outreach with Member States and focuses on refining its assistance mechanism, including through a regional approach involving countries with the relevant expertise, the Committee will be in a better position to assist Member States in their implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We also welcome the strengthening of the Committee’s cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations and other Security Council Committees.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“With the pronounced threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials, equipment and technology to terrorist groups and other non-State actors, the full and effective implementation of the resolution assumes far greater importance today than when it was adopted 18 years ago (see S/PV.4956). Therefore, the Committee should continue to work with Member States in addressing the rapid evolution of proliferation risks, particularly the risk of access to WMDs by terrorist groups and other non-State actors due to advances in new and emerging technologies.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“India welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2663 (2022) to extend the mandate of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). As others have done, I would like to place on record our appreciation for Mexico for shepherding consensus on the resolution and its leadership throughout the comprehensive review process. India voted in favour of the resolution, as we accord high importance to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and the role of the 1540 Committee in facilitating it.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“That is necessary in order to strengthen the BWC and its implementation by the State parties, and we hope that the current situation will provide impetus for the early consideration, negotiation and finalization of such a protocol by the State parties. Factoring in all of those aspects, India decided to abstain in the voting on draft resolution S/2022/821.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“Nonetheless, India would like to underline the important role of international cooperation in the field of peaceful biological activities and the related exchange of scientific and technical information. India emphasizes the full and effective implementation of article X of the Convention and underlines that biological-related activities for peaceful purposes that are fully consistent with the Convention’s obligations should not be undermined. India also reiterates the need to negotiate a comprehensive, legally binding protocol providing for an effective universal and non-discriminatory verification mechanism in order to strengthen the implementation of the Convention.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“India attaches high importance to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), which is the first non-discriminatory disarmament treaty banning a complete category of weapons of mass destruction. We remain committed to enhancing the effectiveness of the BWC and strengthening its implementation in letter and spirit. India participated in the article V consultations in Geneva in September on the matter under consideration today and has expressed our views on that issue. We have also expressed them during previous Security Council meetings. I reiterate that any matter relating to the obligations under the BWC should be addressed as per the provisions of the Convention and through consultations and cooperation between the relevant parties.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“We urge all parties to work towards such a settlement, and we appreciate the Special Envoy’s continued consultations with all relevant stakeholders in Yemen to achieve that end. The condition of the FSO SAFER tanker continues to pose an environmental, humanitarian and maritime threat. We appreciate the pledges by Saudi Arabia and the United States for the operational plan of the United Nations to combat that threat. We also welcome the United Nations crowdfunding campaign to bridge the funding gap. We hope that long-pending issue will be addressed quickly with additional funding. As a long-standing friend of Yemen, India will support a robust and inclusive political solution that fully respects Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the smooth functioning of the Military Coordination Committee, coordinated by the Special Envoy, is necessary to help prevent any further escalation and ensure that the complete cessation of military operations continues. We welcome the recent meeting of the committee and the agreement to set up a joint coordination room. We encourage regular meetings of the committee, as outlined by the Special Envoy, which are important to sustain the truce. Thirdly, a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process, with the meaningful participation of women, must commence in parallel with the goal of achieving an inclusive and peacefully negotiated settlement to the conflict.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Despite those developments, the economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to face significant challenges. The international community must continue its support to the Government of Yemen to help overcome them. I would like to highlight three important issues that are critical to sustain the continued cessation of hostilities in Yemen. First, the full and meaningful implementation of all measures agreed as part of the truce agreement is necessary. While there has been considerable progress in the delivery of fuel to Al-Hudaydah port and the opening of Sana’a airport, the opening of roads in Taiz has not witnessed much progress. Immediate progress in opening those roads is not only a humanitarian imperative but also extremely important to ensure that the implementation of the truce agreement is not lopsided.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Since the commencement of the truce, we note that more than 2,700 Yemenis have been able to travel from Sana’a airport to Jordan and Egypt and back. We appreciate the flexibility demonstrated by the Government of Yemen in facilitating that travel. Similarly, the increase in the number of fuel ships entering Al-Hudaydah port is a welcome development. At a time when the price in oil is rising globally, the entry of those ships has alleviated the suffering of millions of Yemenis. The ceasefire has also enabled humanitarian agencies to scale up and deliver aid to areas that were previously inaccessible due to the fighting. We welcome those positive developments and encourage the parties to build on them to convert the truce into a durable and long-lasting ceasefire.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“I join other colleagues in thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Yemen, Mr. Hans Grundberg, and Ms. Ghada Mudawi for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Azal Al-Salafi for her insights. We welcome the agreement between the parties to the conflict to renew the truce for an additional two months. The truce, as our colleagues mentioned, has helped to reduce violence and civilian casualties in Yemen. It has provided an opportunity to hold a direct meeting between the parties — the first in recent years — under the auspices of the United Nations. It has also resulted in significant gains on the humanitarian side. The opening of Sana’a airport in particular has brought immense relief to many Yemenis, especially those in need of urgent medical care.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating India’s firm and unwavering commitment to the two-State solution and the peaceful resolution of the Palestine question. India has always supported a negotiated two-State solution leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel. We call on the United Nations and the international community to prioritize reviving peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. India stands ready to support all international efforts aimed at achieving acomprehensiveandlastingsolutiontothe Palestinian question.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Recent incidents have underscored that the security challenges could quickly reverse any gains made in the socioeconomic sectors unless there is a political dialogue between Israel and Palestine. An early return to the peace process by launching credible direct negotiations, while addressing the security and economic challenges, is an immediate necessity. India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine based on the internationally agreed framework, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood and Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The absence of direct negotiations is not conducive to securing long-term peace and will only increase the risk of recurrence and escalation of violence.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The continued precarious financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains another matter of concern, as the Agency’s lack of funding can adversely affect the delivery of humanitarian services to the Palestinian refugee community in Palestine and elsewhere. In this regard, we welcome the convening of the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the announcement of voluntary contributions to the Agency in June. We hope that the international community will pledge adequate funding to help UNRWA overcome the financial crisis. Over the last four years, India contributed $20 million to the Agency, and it has also pledged another $5 million for UNRWA’s programme budget for the year 2022.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Immediate steps must be taken to ensure the complete cessation of violence. Resolution 2334 (2016) calls upon parties to prevent all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror, and to refrain from provocative acts of incitement and inflammatory rhetoric. Any action that unduly alters the status quo on the ground and undercuts the viability of the two-State solution must be eschewed. We are following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of the Palestinian families in the area, which includes children. We appeal for the status quo to be maintained in Masafer Yatta, in the interests of peace and stability.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“I thank the United Nations Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, Mr. Daniel Munayer and Ms. Robi Damelin for their briefings. The events during the holy period of Ramadan have illustrated the potential volatility surrounding the holy sites in Jerusalem. Provocative actions or rhetoric must be avoided, and the historic and legal status quo in the holy sites in the city must be respected and fully preserved. A concerted diplomatic effort is also required to deal with the root causes of the recent tensions and ensure that the situation does not deteriorate again. Violent attacks and the killing of civilians have continued in Palestine and Israel. We strongly condemn such acts, which have resulted in an increasingly high number of casualties, including women and children.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The recent events in Yemen have created a window of opportunity to end the violence and suffering of the people of Yemen. I urge all Yemeni parties to seize that opportunity and engage constructively with each other and with the Special Envoy to reach a comprehensive negotiated settlement to end the conflict in Yemen.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“The operational plan prepared by the United Nations adopts a more pragmatic approach to resolving the problem. We hope that that is taken forward for its early implementation with adequate funding. In line with its centuries-old relations with Yemen and in keeping with its strong people-to-people ties, India extended humanitarian help to Yemen in the past, and we remain committed to doing so. India has welcomed the people of Yemen, even during the trying times of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Our hospitals receive thousands of Yemenis for medical treatment every year and several thousand Yemeni students continue to pursue their studies in India. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s strong commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“We recognize the key role played by the Gulf Cooperation Council in facilitating that dialogue, which complements the Special Envoy’s consultations with all Yemeni parties. We hope that the recommendations contained in the final declaration of the consultations will be implemented in a timely manner. We welcome President Hadi Mansour’s irreversible transfer of powers to the new Presidential Leadership Council. The announcement of the economic package by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to support Yemen’s economy will also help to address the immediate humanitarian and economic challenges facing the country. We appreciate the United Nations efforts in finding an early resolution to the environmental, humanitarian and maritime threat posed by the current condition of the FSO SAFER tanker.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“The full implementation of those steps will help in alleviating the humanitarian suffering of all Yemenis. There is a need to strengthen such steps and take further concrete confidence-building measures, such as the exchange of prisoners and detainees. I reiterate India’s demand for the immediate release of the crew members of the vessel RWABEE, whose onboard crew also includes seven Indian nationals. Resolution 2624 (2022) also unequivocally demands that. The crew has been unlawfully detained. Regular access to them and updates on their safety and well-being must be ensured by Ansar Allah until they are eventually released. The recently concluded Yemeni-Yemeni consultations in Riyadh represent a significant development.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“We hope that the announced ceasefire will also put an end to such cross-border attacks. The ceasefire announcement could be a first step towards the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Yemen. The final goal must be the permanent cessation of all violence and hostilities. To that end, it is important to resume an inclusive Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process that addresses the legitimate aspirations of all Yemenis at the earliest. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women in that process is vital. We also welcome the announcement of additional steps accompanying the truce declaration, including permitting a specified number of fuel ships into Al-Hudaydah port and a limited number of commercial flights a week in and out of Sana’a. That was agreed between the parties.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings. India welcomes the two-month truce agreed by all parties in Yemen, beginning with the holy month of Ramadan. We applaud the efforts of the Special Envoy and commend the role played by the countries of the region in facilitating the temporary ceasefire. India support all efforts towards consolidating the truce into a more comprehensive and durable ceasefire. At the same time, we strongly condemn the cross- border terror attacks, using missiles and drones, against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including the one that was carried out on Saudi Arabia three weeks ago. Those attacks resulted in the death and injury of innocent civilians, including Indian nationals.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“We believe that with the effective international pressure by regional and international actors on Yemeni parties, a lasting an inclusive political settlement in Yemen is achievable.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“We have extended humanitarian support for Yemen in the past and we remain deeply committed to doing so today. Our doors are open to the people of Yemen, even during the tough times of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Thousands of Yemenis receive treatment in our hospitals every year and several thousand students continue to pursue their studies in India. Last year alone, we issued more than 6,000 medical visas for Yemenis and more than 400 student visas to Yemeni students. Let me conclude by reiterating India call for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across Yemen, which must be followed by a robust and inclusive political process that fully respects Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Progress on the economic track can also build confidence among the parties and feed into the political and security tracks. I request that the Special Envoy give due attention to that aspect in his consultations with the Yemini parties. Pending an economic recovery and the cessation of the military conflict, humanitarian aid operations are the only lifeline for millions of Yemenis, yet are currently at risk owing to severe funding shortfalls. Yemeni women and children are particularly bearing the brunt of the closure and scaling down of major United Nations aid programmes. We hope that tomorrow’s high-level pledging conference will result in garnering enhanced support for the 2022 United Nations humanitarian response plan for Yemen. India has centuries-old relations with Yemen and our people-to-people ties remain very strong even today.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“In that context, the resumption of consultations between Saudi Arabia and the Southern Transitional Council is a notable development and a move in the right direction. Sustained dialogue between the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council is also essential for resolving issues that are related to the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement. We note that the multitrack approach of the consultations, initiated by Special Envoy Grundberg, includes an economic track. India has repeatedly underscored the need to address the disruption to key segments of Yemen’s economy and its fragmentation. A sustained solution to the unfolding humanitarian crisis lies in concrete economic measures that benefit the people of Yemen.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Swift action is now required to ensure the operationalization of the memorandum of understanding to avert a potential environmental, maritime and humanitarian catastrophe in the Red Sea. We call upon all parties involved in Yemen to move from the battlefield to the negotiating table, in line with resolution 2624 (2022). We emphasize the need for sustained and focused diplomacy to bring political discussions back on track. In that regard, we note the commencement of the wide-ranging, inclusive consultations being carried out by Special Envoy Grundberg to finalize a comprehensive framework for a peace process. Such a framework should consider and address the legitimate aspirations of all Yemenis. We call upon all parties to engage with the Special Envoy in those consultations, without any preconditions.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement must be ensured to facilitate the constant monitoring and reporting of any possible misuse of Al-Hudaydah’s ports, which remain the primary gateway for Yemen’s humanitarian aid and commercial inputs. As outlined in resolution 2624 (2022), adopted last month, we demand the urgent release of the crew members of the vessel Rwabee, whose on-board crew includes seven Indian nationals. They continue to be detained unlawfully. Regular access to them and updates on their condition must be ensured by Ansar Allah until they are released. We welcome the signing of the memorandum of understanding on the FSO SAFER tanker.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings. It is unfortunate that the calls of the Council and the international community for a nationwide ceasefire and urgent de-escalation of tensions by all parties to the conflict are yet to be heeded. Military operations continue undermining the peace and security of not just Yemen but the entire region. We strongly condemn the cross-border terrorist attacks, using missiles and drones, on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in the death or injury of innocent civilians, including Indian nationals. Reports about the possible use of Al-Hudaydah’s Red Sea ports for staging maritime attacks are also deeply worrisome.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“India will continue to engage constructively in the Council and the Committee towards that end. Let me conclude by reiterating the urgency of advancing the work of the Committee to prevent non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Procrastination cannot be an option anymore.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“During the recent mandate renewal, the Council provided a clear mandate to the Committee to complete the comprehensive review of the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and to submit a report before the expiry of its mandate. Positive progress has been achieved towards that goal, including through the provisional securing of dates and a venue for the open consultations, and we appreciate the Chair’s efforts in that regard. However, greater urgency is required to ensure that the mandate provided by the Council is fulfilled within the prescribed period. The early adoption of a 2022 programme of work with a clear timeline of activities for completing the comprehensive review and implementing the programme in a timely manner would contribute immensely to fulfilling that mandate.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“We also support the 1540 Committee’s enhanced cooperation and coordination with international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and other relevant United Nations bodies, including the Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, to prevent non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. With respect to the current work of the Committee, greater urgency needs to be shown in advancing the Committee’s work. The mandate of the Committee has already been rolled over twice. While the Committee’s work was impacted by pandemic-related restrictions, those have since been lifted.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“We support the continuous and constant efforts by the Committee towards the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) wherever possible by offering to share our knowledge and technical expertise as part of the Committee’s assistance framework. Recognizing the key role of industry, academia and other key stakeholders in the implementation of the resolution, India has organized several outreach events involving those stakeholders. We have been organizing periodic outreach programmes on export controls for industry, including sector-specific and region-specific events in India, as well as for academic and research institutions, particularly covering intangible technology transfers. We had earlier hosted a two-day India-Wiesbaden conference on securing global supply chains through Government and industry partnerships, in New Delhi in 2018.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“First submitted in 2002, the resolution has been adopted by consensus, thus reflecting the global consensus on this matter. India accords great importance to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). With our long-standing commitment to global non-proliferation, we have established a strong statutory national export control system. India is also among the few countries that regularly provide national reports of implementation on resolution 1540 (2004) to the Committee. In that regard, we are happy to know that we are moving closer to achieving universal national reporting on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“The findings of the recent report of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant on the position and use of WMDs by Da’esh are deeply disturbing. Preventing terrorist groups from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction must therefore be a central priority and responsibility of the Council and the international community. Having resolutely fought the battle against terrorism for many decades, India, through its annual resolution in the General Assembly, has drawn the attention of the international community to the dangers of proliferation of WMDs and the potential for its exploitation by terrorists and other non-State actors.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“I thank Ambassador Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing on the Committee’s activities and for his leadership of the 1540 Committee. Let me begin by reaffirming India’s commitment to global efforts against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their delivery systems. Resolution 1540 (2004) identifies terrorists and terrorist groups as key non-State actors who may acquire, develop, traffic in or use weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. As indicated in United Nations reports, the threat of terrorists acquiring WMDs is no longer in the theoretical realm.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“As a country with civilizational ties with Yemen, India is pained to witness the continued suffering of the people of Yemen due to the protracted conflict. We reiterate our call on all parties to the conflict to renounce military confrontation and make concrete efforts to establish enduring peace. I reaffirm India’s steadfast commitment to a Yemeni-led and Yemeni- owned political process, with the goal of achieving an inclusive and peacefully negotiated settlement to the conflict.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“It is clear that the conflict in Yemen and the cross-border attacks are being fuelled by the continued supply of arms and weapons, in clear violation of the Council’s targeted arms embargo. In that regard, we support the resolution’s call to enhance maritime cooperation in the region and strengthen the Yemeni Coast Guard to effectively detect and prevent violations of the arms embargo. We also underline the need to address the increasing threat emanating from Yemen to the safe navigation of commercial ships and merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Such attacks have implications for overall maritime security in the region and must be deterred. The Council’s affirmation that such acts and attacks constitute a designation criterion can also contribute to that deterrence.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“We welcome the adoption of resolution 2624 (2022) to extend the mandate of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and the Panel of Experts supporting the Committee. India attaches great importance to the work of the Committee and the Panel and therefore voted in favour of the resolution. Through the resolution, the Council has reiterated its unequivocal condemnation of the cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, particularly those targeting innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, and demanded the immediate cessation of such attacks. We welcome the Council’s action to hold Ansar Allah accountable for its acts, through the imposition of an arms embargo on the group.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“Our capacity-building, training and scholarship programmes have been deeply appreciated by both countries. India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Muraleedharan, paid an official visit to Khartoum and Juba last week and held meetings with the political leadership to further strengthen India’s relationship with both countries. As a long-standing partner, India will continue to support Juba and Khartoum on their journey towards peace and development.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We once again underscore the importance of adhering to the status-of-forces agreement by the South Sudanese authorities. We have taken note of the lack of consensus in the report of the Secretary-General on the drawdown of UNISFA (S/2021/881) after intensive regional consultations with the Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia. We concur with the Secretary-General’s assessment that, in view of a pending consensus on that sensitive issue among the three countries, a final decision should be deferred for the time being. In conclusion, let me highlight that India has long- standing and friendly relations with both the Sudan and South Sudan. We have contributed to the development of both countries by means of bilateral assistance and projects in various sectors, such as energy, transport and agriculture.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of UNISFA and humanitarian agencies. UNISFA has carried out tasks related to the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism in a commendable manner despite the operational challenges. We also welcome the innovative technological initiatives to improve the mission’s performance. For the mission’s sustenance and ability to fulfil its mandate, every effort needs to be made for better coordination with the host Governments. With regard to operational issues concerning the mission, we call on both the Sudanese and South Sudanese authorities to facilitate early resolution of long-standing pending issues, such as visas for police personnel, an agreement on the appointment of a civilian deputy head of mission and operationalization of the Anthony airstrip.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“While the overall security situation has remained calm, the continuing violent incidents involving the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities are a matter of concern. In this regard, we commend UNISFA’s efforts in holding meetings between the two communities. We need to be cognizant of the fact that these welcome developments have taken place amid the prevailing challenges presented by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We need to encourage both sides to continue their efforts in the coming months. These efforts need to focus on the early convening of the Abyei Oversight Committee and on promoting intercommunal dialogue, which are essential to the peace process in Abyei. The humanitarian situation in the Abyei Area also remains challenging, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We welcome the continued rapprochement in recent months between the parties towards peace and trust-building, including the convening of joint bodies related to the management of the border and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism. The African Union has also continued its mediation efforts and offered support to parties to resume the meeting of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, which has not taken place since 2017. Peaceful resolution of the final status of Abyei in conformity with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2011 remains fundamental to lasting peace, stability and development in the region. However, the ongoing developments of concern in the Sudan can have an impact on the implementation of UNISFA’s mandate.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix and the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa for their briefings. I welcome His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel to today’s meeting and thank him for his briefing. I also welcome the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to this meeting. Let me begin by conveying our sincere condolences to the family of the peacekeeper from Ethiopia who lost his life on 14 September while serving in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in the Gok Machar area. The safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers needs to be accorded the highest priority. We also express our concern over the recent developments in Gok Machar area, including actions that threaten the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source