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2013-01-21
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2022-07-11
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  1. “The AQAP is actively exploiting the conflict in Yemen, notwithstanding the truce and the changed military dynamics, and poses a significant threat to peace and stability in the country, across the region and beyond. The Council must not lose focus on this specific threat. The only sustainable solution to the conflict is a peacefully negotiated, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement that prioritizes the well-being of all Yemenis and meets their legitimate aspirations. We encourage all parties to work actively with the United Nations Special Envoy in his efforts to find a sustainable political solution. The nationwide truce and other recent developments in Yemen have raised the hopes of the people of Yemen that the conflict, which has devastated their lives during the last seven years, could possibly end soon.”

    2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source

  2. “In this regard, India supports a more effective mandate for the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement, which will enable the Mission to undertake monitoring missions to these ports and report on their possible use for military purposes. A sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis lies in concrete economic measures that benefit the people of Yemen. We have underscored the need to address the disruption in key segments of Yemen’s economy and its fragmentation. We recognize the efforts of the Presidential Leadership Council to address these challenges. The international community must support the Government of Yemen to help it overcome these challenges. We are also concerned by the increasing number of attacks reportedly attributed to Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).”

    2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source

  3. “This would leave millions of Yemenis, especially children, without adequate food and nutrition. In order to mitigate the supply changes in the global commodity markets and their adverse impact on food security, and in keeping with our long-standing commitment to the global South, India has been providing financial assistance and supplying food grains to countries in need. We have exported more than 250,000 tons of wheat to Yemen in the last three months. In this regard, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for acknowledging this contribution of ours in her briefing today. It is also important to ensure the civilian nature of the ports in the Al-Hudaydah governorate from the food-security perspective, as these ports remain the main gateway for the flow of food and other essential commodities into Yemen.”

    2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source

  4. “While progress has been achieved in the delivery of fuel at Al-Hudaydah port and in the opening of the Sana’a airport, the opening of roads in Taiz remains deadlocked. Yemenis have suffered for far too long from the impact of road closures. Immediate progress in the opening of arterial roads to these governorates is an urgent humanitarian imperative. We call on Ansar Allah to negotiate in good faith to urgently reach an agreement on this issue. The truce is also an opportunity to step up humanitarian aid to Yemen’s needy population. Instead, we are witnessing a scaling down of aid operations owing to critical funding gaps whose impact is further exacerbated by global inflation in commodity prices. The low level of funding, unless reversed quickly, could lead to further cuts to humanitarian aid in Yemen, including food aid.”

    2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source

  5. “I thank the Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Assistant Secretary General Joyce Msuya for their briefings. The renewal of the nationwide truce has helped to considerably reduce hostilities at the front lines. It is the responsibility of the relevant parties to ensure that the truce is upheld and converted into a durable and long- lasting ceasefire. The truce has also helped shift the focus away from the military arena and brought much needed attention to the political and economic aspects of the conflict. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Special Envoy to engage with the parties in the implementation and consolidation of all measures agreed as part of the truce agreement and move towards a political dialogue. The full and meaningful implementation of all elements of the truce is critical for sustaining the truce.”

    2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source

  6. “We welcome the Special Envoy’s participation in the upcoming meeting on the situation in Syria in Rome on 28 June and look forward to hearing his comments on the broader issues to be discussed there. Finally, India firmly believes that the long-term security and stability of the region can be achieved only by preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. We also remain convinced that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and reaffirm our commitment to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian- owned United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  7. “The latest 60-day report of the Secretary-General on the humanitarian situation (S/2021/583) mentions the attacks carried out by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, a designated terrorist group, and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The latest report of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (see S/2021/419) also refers to the repeated use of chemical weapons by ISIL against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016. Reports of the presence of mercenaries from Syria in Africa is equally worrisome. It is imperative that all parties adhere to their international obligations to fight terrorism and terrorist organizations in Syria, as designated by the Security Council.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  8. “It is also a matter of concern that the fundamental principles of international law, such as non-interference in the internal affairs of States and respect for territorial integrity and independence, have been repeatedly violated in Syria. The presence of foreign forces and the provision of support to armed groups have led to an extremely dangerous situation in Syria. India remains deeply concerned by the involvement of external actors in Syria, which has given a fillip to the growth of terrorism in Syria and beyond in the region. We urge the international community to reflect on that aspect of the Syrian conflict with all earnestness. We need to be consistent in strongly condemning terrorism.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  9. “They need to review their long-entrenched positions, act collaboratively and strengthen the hand of the Special Envoy, thereby giving a collective push to the United Nations-led political track. We believe that can be realized if all parties agree to work together in good faith and provided their sponsors do not interfere. The recent attack on the hospital in the city of Afrin in northern Syria underscores the need for a nationwide comprehensive ceasefire. We condemn the attack on the hospital and the killing of innocent civilians. Across the country, including in north-western Syria, fighting along the front lines has continued in one form or another, putting the lives of innocent civilians in jeopardy.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  10. “We call upon all sides to remain engaged in discussions on the bridging proposal put forth by the Special Envoy in April. We have noted the update on Deputy Special Envoy Khawla Matar’s recent engagements in Damascus. We hope that the Special Envoy will succeed in bringing about an understanding among all three groups on the work plan and methodology, paving the way for convening the sixth session at the earliest opportunity. Let me reiterate once again that, for the United Nations-led political track to move forward, we need cooperation from all major stakeholders in the conflict. The political transition in Syria facilitated by the United Nations is not an exclusive process. The stakeholders need to bridge existing divides by focusing on measured, incremental positive steps.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  11. “Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his very comprehensive briefing today. I also wish to thank Ms. Abeer Hussain of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement for bringing the civil society perspective to today’s meeting. As things stand presently, the political track has not moved any further since our most recent discussion in the Security Council, on 26 May (see S/2021/418). The United Nations-facilitated Constitutional Committee process therefore has the onerous task of preparing and drafting, for popular approval, a Constitution that will contribute to the political settlement in Syria and the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). However, there has not been much progress since its establishment, in September 2019.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

  12. “Onthebilateralfront, Indiahasextendeddevelopment assistance and human resource-development support to Syria through the provision of lines of credit for industrial and infrastructure projects, the supply of medicine and food, the organization of artificial limb-fitment camps and capacity-building training programmes. In conclusion, India reiterates its steadfast commitment to supporting the people of Syria in these difficult times.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  13. “On the positive side, we are happy to note deliveries of vaccines from the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility to Syria, including in the north-west. The supplies from COVAX should cover around one fifth of the population. Although grossly inadequate, this is still a vital first step to protect medical workers and the most vulnerable. We note that some countries in Europe and the Middle East have started to re-establish their diplomatic presence in Syria. We welcome re-establishing formal channels of communication. That will help to bring the dire humanitarian situation into sharper focus, especially for the international donor community. We would also like to flag the need for undertaking rehabilitation and reconstruction measures as well.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  14. “While the Council’s attention is focused on mandate renewal, terrorist groups such as Hayat Tahrir Al-Shams and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant are attacking civilians in rural Idlib and Hama and in the north-east of Syria. The infighting among armed groups in the region has continued to endanger civilians. The fighting along the front lines in the north- west is threatening the lives of civilians and hospitals. India strongly condemns the attacks of 12 June on the Al-Shifa hospital in the city of Afrin, in northern Syria. Moreover, we cannot turn a blind eye to the issue of presence of the almost 8,800 third-country nationals, including women and children, in Al-Hol camp. This issue also needs to be addressed with all seriousness.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  15. “We have consistently been calling for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country without any discrimination, politicization or preconditions. What we need immediately is active engagement that is consistent with the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria and that addresses the urgency of the humanitarian issues to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. We need concrete steps to address hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of both cross-border and cross-line operations, especially as we are barely a few weeks away from the mandate-renewal deadline for the humanitarian aid-mechanism resolution.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  16. “The worsening exchange rate, the increasing cost of food and fuel shortages are affecting both the population and humanitarian operations alike. The presence of foreign forces and external support to armed groups are only making the situation worse. The unfolding pandemic and the adverse impact of sanctions on health facilities and humanitarian operations have further exacerbated the situation. Both the Secretary-General and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have repeatedly spoken about the impact of sanctions on humanitarian operations. These measures need to be reviewed so as to ensure that the country’s capacity to access and absorb humanitarian assistance and medical support is not hindered. We are encouraged by the ongoing technical dialogue between relevant Member States and humanitarian actors on this issue.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  17. “Let me begin by thanking Secretary-General António Guterres for his briefing. I also thank Acting Under-Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham for his update on the humanitarian situation in Syria. I thank Ms. Sherine Ibrahim of CARE for providing us with insights into the challenges from the perspective of civil society based in Damascus. As we hear these briefings regularly, it is abundantly clear that the decade-long violence and terror has caused devastating impact on the lives of Syrians. More than 11 million people across Syria are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in one form or another. Syrian women, children and elderly persons have been impacted in disproportionate ways. The displaced population and those who have chosen to return to their homes are facing a grim situation across all of Syria.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  18. “Subsequently, the line of control was delineated in J ammu and Kashmir pursuant to that agreement and with approval of both Governments. Thus, UNMOGIP's role has been overtaken by those developments.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  19. “I am constrained to take the floor and put forward a statement of facts in response to your comments, Sir, concerning the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). UNMOGIP's role was to supervise the ceasefire line established in Jammu and Kashmir as a result of the Karachi Agreement of 1949. That ceasefire line no longer exists, and a new ceasefire line came into existence on 17 December 1971. Following a similar agreement of 1972 between India and Pakistan, signed by the Heads of the two Governments and ratified by their respective Parliaments, the two countries resolved to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations. The agreement also stipulated that the line of control resulting from the ceasefire line of 17 December 1971 shall be respected by both sides.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source