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Hardeep Singh Puri

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first: 2009-11-25
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“I, too, would like to express our appreciation for Germany's able stewardship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and its organization of today's debate. Rabindranath Tagore, the national poet of India, said that "every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man". Children constitute one-third of humankind - the most important third. They are also the weakest and therefore the most susceptible to suffering. If we are to be judged by how we treat the weakest among us, then we have a lot to account for. Children continue to suffer appallingly from violence, hunger and illness. What is perhaps most tragic is the manner in which millions of children are condemned to live their lives on the margins, bereft of opportunity and sometimes of hope.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We support the Panel's work to assist the 1737 Committee in a fair and transparent manner. As with any other panel, we expect the Panel's work to be in accordance with its mandate. For our part, we will continue to engage with the other members of the Committee to enable its work to be done effectively and efficiently.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“We believe that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has a central role in the resolution of technical issues concerning the Iranian nuclear programme. Iran should cooperate fully with the IAEA to restore international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme. We support the intensification of efforts to address the Iranian nuclear issue by peaceful means, through dialogue and negotiation. We call upon all States to fully implement the resolutions that the Council has adopted. Every effort should be made to ensure that the legitimate trade and economic activities of Iran and other countries do not suffer while implementing the measures sanctioned by the relevant resolutions. Earlier this month the mandate of the Panel of Experts was extended for another year.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“I would like to join other colleagues in thanking Ambassador Nestor Osorio for presenting the 90-day report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We appreciate the work of the Committee under Ambassador Osorio's stewardship. We also take note of the Panel of Experts report that is under the consideration of the 1737 Committee. As a country that abides by its obligations under international treaties and has strong credentials on non-proliferation, India has taken a consistent stand on the Iran nuclear issue. We support the right of all States, including Iran, to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The exercise of that right should, however, be consistent with States' international obligations.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Given the limited capacity of the Transitional Federal Government and other countries in the region, there is a strong need for capacity-building in this area too, with the active collaboration of UNODC. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that with the increased presence of international naval forces off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf ofAden, pirates have moved to other areas. There has been an increase in piracy activities in the larger Indian Ocean area outside the IRTC. India has a strong and abiding interest in ensuring the security of maritime traffic off the Somali coast and in the Gulf of Aden. We stand ready to contribute to any international effort to increase effective cooperation among States to tackle the threat of piracy and armed robbery at sea and the safety and release of hostages taken by pirates.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Besides being cost-effective, the approach with Somali ownership will be relatively easier to implement, as it would utilize an existing jurisdiction with established crimes and procedures. The regional proximity would be useful for the purpose of the transfer of suspects by patrolling naval States and of those convicted to third States for imprisonment. We fully support the finding in annex IV of the report that steps to disrupt land-based pirate activities and the associated financial flow are necessary in a multidimensional counter-piracy approach. Therefore, it is essential to investigate and prosecute individuals who provide the leadership and financial flows that sustain piracy. That would require broader criminal legislation to include crimes of extortion, kidnapping, conspiracy, money-laundering and financing of pirate activities.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We support the establishment of any extraterritorial court outside Somalia in which Somalis have an ownership, the courts that are manned by Somali judges and prosecutors in accordance with Somali law. We are happy to note from the Secretary- General's report that the requisite expertise may be available in the Somali diaspora and that they are willing to contribute to the Somali cause. Participation of an international component as judges and prosecutors in anti-piracy courts may not be a pragmatic and long-term solution to the problem. Anti-piracy courts cannot be equated with specialized international tribunals set up for dealing for cases of war crimes or crimes against humanity. Pirates belong to an ordinary class of criminal, and they should be treated like any other criminal who commits similar offences on land.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We also appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Development Programme in increasing prison capacity and improving safety and security in Somalia so that those held responsible for committing acts of piracy can undergo imprisonment in their own country. This would also help in the smooth rehabilitation of convicts once they are released after completing their sentences. Establishment of more such prisons would also enable the transfer of convicted persons from other countries to undergo the remainder of their sentence in Somalia. We welcome the volunteering by States in the region to cooperate in the prosecution and punishment of suspected pirates.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We fully support strengthening the ongoing United Nations assistance programmes and extending them to regional States to build capacities for prosecution and imprisonment of pirates. United Nations assistance could focus on the three main components of legal reform: capacity-building for prosecution and trial of piracy cases, effective law enforcement, and improvement of prison infrastructure in Somalia and regional States. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which has contributed significantly to strengthening the law enforcement, prosecutorial and judicial capacities in Puntland and Somaliland. We are very encouraged by the number of piracy cases successfully prosecuted in Somalia, and we urge UNODC to continue its good efforts.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The international community needs to recognize that any effort to prosecute and imprison pirates cannot succeed without the effective involvement of the States in the region. The issue of imprisonment of convicted persons can be best addressed by building prison infrastructures in the region, ideally in Somalia. It is also important to ensure that sustained and predictable financing is available to the host States to handle the financial burden of prosecuting and imprisoning convicts over periods of long duration. Ensuring sound and prompt prosecution of piracy suspects and their imprisonment subsequent to trial is critical to prevent impunity and deter further attacks.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Keeping in View the increasing incidences of seafarers being taken as hostages and the intensity of the violence used against them, there is a need to pay special attention to the safety, security and well being of seafarers taken hostage and to their quick release by whatever means appropriate. In addition to a naval solution, this Council is also focusing its attention on ways and means to effectively apprehend, prosecute and punish those who engage in piracy. Capacity-building, not only of Somalia but of other States in the region, is an essential component of such mechanisms. India has welcomed efforts to counter piracy by enhancing regional cooperation and capacity-building of States in the region.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Though naval ships deployed in the Gulf of Aden have successfully thwarted several piracy attempts and have provided security escorts to the merchant marine in those waters, the growing scope and expanding area covered by the problem indicate that naval operations alone may not be sufficient and that there is an urgent need to adopt a comprehensive counter-piracy strategy. In that connection, I would like to mention the issue of seafarers, who are the lifeline of merchant shipping. India contributes around seven per cent of the world's merchant marine and thus has an abiding interest in their safety and security. So far, the main focus of our concerted efforts has been to protect the ships from pirate attacks and on issues related to prosecution and punishment of pirates.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Piracy is not only a threat to the freedom of maritime navigation; it has destabilizing effects on global and regional trade and on security and is jeopardizing the lives of seafarers, who are the lifeblood of the international economy. To combat this menace, this Council has adopted a multilateral and multidimensional approach that as a first step led to the establishment of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, in January 2009, of which India is a founding member.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Despite an increased naval presence in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC), piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia have continued to increase, as have the geographical range of the attacks and the level of violence employed by pirates. As of 14 June, 23 ships are being held by pirates, with a total of 477 hostages. The geographical area of the attacks now stretches to 2.8 million square miles, which is not easy for naval forces to patrol. The use of overwhelming force by pirates to overcome security personnel on board merchant ships and the use of hijacked crews as human shields are also matters of serious concern.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Patricia O'Brien, for briefing the Council on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/360) submitted pursuant to resolution 1976 (2011) on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali courts to try suspected pirates in Somalia and outside, including an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court and the possible participation of international personnel and other international support and assistance. The international community is facing an unprecedented and growing threat from piracy. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/360) presents a very alarming picture.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The international community, including the Security Council, should stand ready to support the parties in implementing the agreements that they may reach. We hope that the agreement on Abyei's security will be expeditiously endorsed by a resolution of the Council. To that end, we stand ready to work with the other members of the Council.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Any attempt to impose artificial deadlines and preconceived ideas will not be helpful to enhancing mutual trust between the parties, nor for the long-term resolution of the pending issues. We urge all the parties concerned with an interest in the issues between the North and the South to encourage the parties to abjure violence and rededicate themselves to the same spirit in which they have implemented the CPA over the past six years. Unilateral actions, particularly military operations, will not be in the interests of either party. The parties should act with the utmost restraint, refrain from provocative actions and ensure freedom of movement and access to UNMIS. They should work towards long- term cooperative relationships that will benefit both the North and the South, and help them undertake urgently needed development activities.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“The negotiations that began last week have led to the signing of an agreement on Abyei. We support the continuing efforts of President Mbeki and Special Representative Menkerios to mediate between the parties in order to resolve other issues, and we urge the parties to show a spirit of compromise, flexibility and political will in order to reach a comprehensive agreement. We also appreciate the role played by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Meles Zenawi, for the security arrangements that have been worked out for Abyei. A number of pending problems between Northern and Southern Sudan have long and complicated historical backgrounds. Their resolution will require patience and an approach that takes into consideration the long-term interests of all the peoples of the region.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“These developments underline not only the fragile security situation but also the lack of trust between the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). As the post-referendum transition period nears its end, the ongoing conflict could have disastrous consequences for the people of the region as the parties divert scarce resources from the urgently needed tasks of nation-building. It is therefore necessary to expeditiously resolve the stalemate. We commend the efforts of the African Union's High-level Implementation Panel, led by President Mbeki and the representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Menkerios, to facilitate dialogue between the parties and offer a package of agreements on outstanding CPA issues, including security arrangements for Abyei and borders, the sharing of oil wealth, and so on.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank President Mbeki and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Menkerios, for their briefings on the situation in Abyei and other areas of the Sudan. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of the Sudan and the representative of the Government of Southern Sudan for their statements. Over the past month, we have witnessed a serious deterioration in the security and humanitarian situations in Abyei, Southern Kordofan and adjoining areas. More than 100,000 people are reported to have been displaced. Peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) have been obstructed in the implementation of their mandate, and access by the United Nations humanitarian agencies has also been restricted.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“I have been assured that this is not a reopening; it is just something that was done in a hurry. I just wanted to state that for the record. In conclusion, let me reiterate India's steadfast commitment to international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. To that end, it will be our endeavour to work for the effective implementation of these two regimes and their enhanced efficacy.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“Before I conclude, I should like to join another of my colleagues who earlier, in preparing for this afternoon's meeting, referred to the haste in which we have had to move and to difficulties in translation. Just before I took the floor, my attention was drawn to what could be only a small typographical issue but that will nevertheless need to be corrected. I find a difference between the final text that was agreed to when the negotiations ended and what was put in blue. I refer here to the language in the nineteenth preambular paragraph of document S/2011/368, which refers to entities that meet the criteria for listing set forth in the draft resolution. In the blue version, the references to paragraphs 4 and 3 have been reversed. I believe that this can be fixed in a correction.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“There is in fact a continuing urgency to strengthen it and make it more comprehensive and effective. The process of listing as well as de-listing needs to be guided by the same set of principles: fairness, credibility and transparency. Only then would it be ensured that the sanctions lists are really effective. We hope that, as we move forward, we keep this critical requirement uppermost in our minds. The work of the monitoring team has documented the fact that there are linkages between Al-Qaida and the Taliban. This is a serious matter and needs to be handled with the utmost vigilance. Taliban groups connected with Al-Qaida pose a continuous threat to peace and security in our region.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“They must ensure due process in their working procedures and decision-making. The enhancement of the powers of the Ombudsperson and reforms in de-listing procedures are important steps in that direction. We must ensure that these function in a manner that strengthens our counter-terrorism capacities and that they do not have implications for the functioning of other sanctions regimes. We have repeatedly expressed our concern in the Council that the functioning of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has 3 been subject to political pulls and pressures. This is a scenario that we can ill afford in our fight against terrorism. Given the enormity and seriousness of the threat of terrorism, the international community should ensure that it does not in any way dilute or weaken the global legal regime to combat it.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“The capacity of the Afghan Government and people to fight and overcome terrorism must be strengthened. We also support the views and decisions of the Government and people of Afghanistan as they seek to build a more secure, stable and prosperous future and a strong democracy in their country. We earnestly hope that the new sanctions regime on Afghanistan will continue towards meeting these goals of political stability and economic reconstruction in a credible, inclusive and transparent manner. It is our expectation that this will enable the Afghan Government to have a greater say in confronting the challenges emanating from those constituting a threat to the peace, security and stability of Afghanistan. It is critical that all sanctions regimes established by the Security Council be fair and transparent in their functioning.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“The syndicate of terrorism, with intricate interconnections comprising Al-Qaida, elements of the Taliban, Lashkar e Toiba and other terrorist groups that operate from within and outside Afghan borders, are among the biggest threats from terrorism worldwide. These bonds have strengthened over the years. We have joined the consensus in favour of the resolution adopted today to convey an unequivocal and resolute message from the Council of its steadfast determination in countering terrorism. India fully supports an Afghan-led, inclusive and transparent process of reconciliation, adhering to the red lines as enunciated by the Afghan Government and in the London and Kabul communiques. We respect the right of the Afghan people to decide their own destiny.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“Terrorism is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. International cooperation and concerted action against terrorists and their sponsors, including the complete dismantling of terrorist safe havens, sanctuaries, training grounds and financial and ideological support structures, are the critical imperatives to defeat this scourge. India has confronted terrorism for over three decades and continues to face the challenge of the rising forces of extremism and radicalism in our immediate neighbourhood and beyond. We have the strongest possible and unequivocal commitment to 11-37735 combating terrorism. We are fully supportive of all efforts, bilateral as well as multilateral, that strengthen the international community's resolve in countering terrorism.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“We strongly support orienting United Nations operational and peacekeeping activities towards recognizing the plight of women and children in conflict areas and working proactively towards preventing violence against them. The General Assembly is convening a high-level meeting on HIV and AIDS tomorrow, in the presence of a large number of heads of State and Government and ministers. We should not allow the vision of a world without HIV and AIDS to remain a dream. We are hopeful that the new declaration, which the Assembly will adopt on Friday, will demonstrate the strong commitment of the international community to 11-3654] face this global challenge in a resolute and determined manner.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“We welcome the incorporation of HIV-awareness activities into the mandated activities of peacekeepers and outreach projects for vulnerable communities. Uniformed peacekeeping personnel can also be effective agents of change in such missions. We also strongly support the introduction of HIV and AIDS preventive measures as part of the preparation and discipline of peacekeeping forces. Well-informed United Nations mission personnel in the field can make a significant difference to the success of such additional tasks assigned to them. In that context, I would like to mention the abhorrent and intolerable practice of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, which can lead to the spread of HIV and AIDS.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“With the highest prevalence rates and heaviest disease burdens being in societies that have nothing to do with conflict, HIV and AIDS have not created conditions of instability and insecurity, notwithstanding the apprehensions expressed in resolution 1308 (2000). We must, however, recognize the possibility that the epidemic may be fuelled in situations of armed conflict and in post-conflict situations, where there is also a lack of information and credible data on the magnitude of HIV and AIDS. It is critical that the United Nations response in the field in such situations is cognizant of this fact. United Nations mission leaders, be they civilian or military, should be sensitive to this important global public health challenge.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“However, our disease burden in absolute terms is high, at 2.27 million, and it is estimated that nearly 172,000 people have died of AIDS and related illnesses in India. India's contribution to the global fight against HIV and AIDS has gone well beyond our national boundaries. Dubbed "the pharmacy of the world", our pharmaceutical companies have been in the forefront in ensuring a supply of and access to safe, effective, affordable and good-quality generic antiretroviral treatments for HIV and AIDS to other developing countries in dire need of such medicines. 11-3654] The immense challenge posed by the spread of HIV/AIDS has had across-the-board implications for societies on the economic, social, legal and moral fronts. It has weakened the ability of affected people and societies to pursue progress in improving their well-being.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“For our part, in India we have striven with all determination to control and tackle the spread of HIV and AIDS, with a massive national AIDS control programme at the centre of our efforts. The targeted intervention programme is buttressed with more broad- based awareness and educational programmes. In addition, the involvement of communities and civil society at all stages of policy has also provided a necessary impetus in our success. The latest statistics show an overall reduction in adult HIV prevalence and new infections in India. Adult HIV prevalence declined from 0.41 per cent in 2000 to 0.31 per cent in 2009. Moreover, the estimated number of new HIV infections fell by more than 50 per cent over the past decade, from 270,000 in 2000 to 120,000 in 2009.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“It is a matter of some satisfaction that since HIV became known, the efforts of the international community and national Governments have begun to show some positive progress in our ability to tackle HIV and AIDS. The need of the hour is to accelerate those efforts and ensure that the international community is intense in its support of national efforts. The lack of a firm commitment to provide financial resources so that developing countries may bolster their prevention and treatment systems, including through capacity- building, and the high cost of medicines - exacerbated by trade and intellectual property right barriers for generics - require the international community's serious and immediate attention.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“We are deeply honoured, Mr. President, by your presiding over the Council at this debate. Please allow me to join other delegations in welcoming you to New York. We would also like express our appreciation for your delegation's efforts in organizing this debate and during the negotiation of resolution 1983 (2011). My thanks are also due to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and to the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Mr. Michel Sidibe, for their statements. HIV/AIDS is a scourge of our times. It has caused untold misery affecting the lives of millions of people across the globe, though some parts of the world have been more adversely affected by HIV and AIDS than others.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“We have lines of credit worth $318 million for such projects as power generation, railways, rural water supply and the supply of buses. We have also offered to set up an information technology centre of excellence and three learning stations under the Hole-in-the-Wall computer education project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. India offers 70 training slots for short- and medium-term technical courses, and 10 slots for longer-term professional courses. The two countries are cooperating in building low-cost housing. India remains committed to playing its part in supporting the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in strengthening and building the capacities of its national institutions in the security and civilian areas.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Keeping in mind the resource gap in MONUSCO, we extended the service of our six utility helicopters until April this year. We continue to extend the services of four combat helicopters beyond the commitment period. The Indian contingent has made significant contributions to the humanitarian and development activities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including building and rehabilitating community centres and vocational training schools, as well as setting up laboratories for information technology training and building markets. In the course of India's involvement in peacekeeping operations in the Congo, 36 of our soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice. In addition to its contribution to MONUSCO, India has also cooperated with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in development programmes.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“There is an urgent need for the Council to address the issue of resource gaps for MONUSCO, because security, the rule of law, institution-building and effective governance are processes that will have to be pursued simultaneously by the Mission. An integrated approach incorporating these objectives requires the cooperation of all stakeholders and the provision of adequate resources by the international community. India has had a long association with the Democratic Republic of the Congo as one of the major troop-contributing countries over the past five decades. Our first presence in the country dates as far back as March 1961 during the crisis in Katanga province. Currently, our contribution to MONUSCO stands at 4,318 troops.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Security and law-and-order issues are intrinsically linked to economic development. It is now time for the international community to look beyond peacekeeping and to help the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their peacebuilding efforts, including investments in agriculture, infrastructure and industry, towards overall economic development. MONUSCO peacekeepers have been doing commendable work in the most difficult circumstances. The soldier-to-population and soldier-to-land-area ratios are extremely low in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where MONUSCO is largely deployed.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The involvement of various armed groups, including some elements of the security forces, in illegal mining is also worrisome. Furthermore, the menace of the Lord's Resistance Army is not limited to Orientale province, but is affecting the entire region. We are also gravely concerned over the precarious humanitarian situation. The focus should therefore be on the effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of various armed groups. The success achieved so far in the DDR process should be sustained, and issues of impunity dealt with. We are glad to note that the reforms in the security, police and justice sectors - starting with training and sensitization to human rights issues, effective prosecution and expeditious judicial process - are indeed priorities for the Government.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Today, most parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo except the eastern region are free of the conflict that the country endured during the civil war. The presence of armed groups in the eastern provinces of the Kivus, Maniema and Katanga pose a serious threat to the existence of State authorities and their capacity to protect civilians. Unabated acts of violence by elements of armed groups, such as the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, the Forces nationales de liberation and the Mayi-Mayi Yakutumba, are a matter of serious concern. The situation has been further aggravated by human rights violations and sexual violence committed by elements of the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The National Independent Electoral Commission has already started work on voter registration, consultations with opposition parties and a code of conduct. Civil society, the media and non-governmental organizations should support the Commission in creating awareness among the population. India, as the largest democracy in the world, strongly believes in the importance of creating effective, representative, democratic institutions to address the problems of society. The international community, including the United Nations and MONUSCO, should help the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in conducting the elections. Long-term peace and stability cannot be sustained without security, which can be ensured only by the effective enforcement of the rule of law.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“We express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones, colleagues and friends. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is witnessing a critical period in its history. The progress achieved so far in restoring peace and stability needs to be consolidated by entrenching democratic values, focusing on improving security and the rule of law, and adopting policies conducive to the overall economic development of the country. The challenges are indeed difficult, but not insurmountable. The holding of credible elections this year would go a long way towards sustaining stability in the country. We hope that the elections will be held according to the timetable in a free and fair manner.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“I should like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for having organized this timely debate. I should like also to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Minister Tshibanda for their comprehensive briefings. The issues that they raised and the approach they suggested should guide us in today's deliberations. We hope that today's debate will determine the contours of the international community's approach to sustaining the progress made so far in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to join others in expressing our deepest regret over the tragic crash of an airplane contracted to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on 4 April in Kinshasa, which resulted in the loss of 33 passengers and crew members, including United Nations staff.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The focus on non-State actors should in no way diminish State accountability in combating terrorism and dismantling its support infrastructure or in linkages with WMDS. It is important to bear in mind that the successful implementation of counter-terrorism measures requires not only the fullest collective effort of the entire membership but also their fullest participation in processes that affect the collective security of all nations equally. Our collective endeavour should be to enhance coherence and synergy among different counter-terrorism structures that are dealing with the issue of terrorism within the United Nations.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“On the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), India has expressed its unwavering commitment to global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDS) and their means of delivery. India recognizes that proliferation of WMDs and their means of delivery is a major challenge facing the international community. As a victim of terrorism for more than three decades, we are fully cognizant of the catastrophic dangers that transfers of WMDs to non-State actors and terrorists could entail. Clandestine proliferation networks have led to insecurity for all and must not be allowed to reappear. The international community must join hands to eliminate the risks relating to sensitive materials and technologies falling into the hands of terrorists and non-State actors.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“At the same time, we are concerned that the process of listing and de-listing in the Consolidated List continues to be subjected to political will and pressure - a scenario that we can ill afford in our united fight against terrorism. India supports the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to reintegrate those individuals who abjure violence, give up armed struggle, do not have links with terrorist groups and are willing to abide by the values of democracy, pluralism and human rights as enshrined in the Afghan Constitution. At the same time, it is important that the red lines on the reintegration process as laid down at the London Conference and later reaffirmed at the Kabul Conference are not diluted. Otherwise, we risk Afghanistan sliding back to becoming a safe haven for terrorists and extremist groups.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“For the security and stabilization of Afghanistan, it is important to isolate and root out the syndicate of terrorism that includes elements of Al-Qaida, the Taliban, Lashkar-e-Taiba and other terrorist and extremist groups operating from within and outside Afghanistan's borders. Attempts to differentiate between Al-Qaida and the Taliban and other terrorist groups are fraught with difficulty, since those groups are operationally and ideologically fused. We support measures to strengthen the review process of the listings in the Consolidated List of the 1267 Committee through the Office of the Ombudsperson, as per Security Council resolution 1904 (2009).”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“I wish to make a few brief comments in my national capacity. I am not sure whether they are informed by my position as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) or are purely national, but I suspect there is a great deal of fusion here. To start with, as far as the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) is concerned, the death of Osama Bin Laden is a significant milestone in the global war against terrorism. However, it does not signify the end of Al-Qaida or of terrorism. Without the elimination of terrorists' safe havens and sanctuaries, there can be no end to the global war on terror.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Besides participating in the CTC's special meeting at Strasbourg last month, I also participated in the meeting of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism of the Organization of American States held in Washington, DC, in March. In conclusion, the Committee will continue to play a critical role in the global fight against terrorism. The Committee will try to do so in a more strategic and transparent manner so that it can more effectively contribute to the global counterterrorism efforts within its mandate. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Mike Smith, Executive Director of CTED, and his team for their excellent work. I also wish to thank the Secretariat for its continuous support.”
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“Other major upcoming events include a workshop in Islamabad for members of Pakistan's Parliament on strengthening the oversight role of Parliament in the implementation of anti-money-laundering and combating the financing of terrorism laws, the fourth regional workshop for police officers and prosecutors in South Asia on effectively countering terrorism, to be held in Thimphu, and a workshop in Belgrade for countries from South-East Europe on the law enforcement aspects of preventing the financing of terrorism. I attach high priority to enhancing transparency, public outreach and the strengthening of cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations.”
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