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Hardeep Singh Puri

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first: 2009-11-25
most recent: 2013-02-12
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“The States concerned must also bring to justice those responsible for violations of that right. During the conflict in Libya there were deaths and destruction on a massive scale committed by parties to the conflict. In the post-conflict scenario the proliferation of weapons has emerged as a major problem, posing a threat to stability in Libya and in the larger region. The Libyan Government has to confront that challenge by undertaking an inclusive political process aimed at achieving national reconciliation, peace, security and stability in the country. In that connection, we welcome the progress achieved towards establishing democracy in Libya, and we commend the people and Government of Libya for holding elections to the National Congress. We hope that peace, stability and socioeconomic development will soon return to Libya.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of India. I too would like to join others in thanking the Prosecutor, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing today. Let me state at the outset that India is not party to the Rome Statute, for reasons that are well known and need not be reiterated here. However, we support the rights and obligations of the States that are members of the International Criminal Court (ICC). India strongly condemns all acts of violence committed against civilians. We believe that the right to life is one of the fundamental rights and should be the foundation of any social order. It is the obligation of all States to take appropriate measures to protect the lives of their citizens while maintaining social order.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Bensouda.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“While the resolution extends the United Nations logistical support package to cover an additional 50 civilian personnel, as requested by the African Union, we are disappointed that it could not respond to other critical requests made by the AU, such as those concerning the maritime component and the review of the arms embargo. We hope that the Council will address these issues when it next considers AMISOM's mandate after strategic reviews by the AU and the United Nations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Somalia.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“Strategic Concept. The support of the international community to AMISOM. has been instrumental in these successes. It is therefore necessary for the international community to remain steadfast in its support and, in fact, to enhance it in order to ensure that the new Government of Somalia is fully supported in military and civilian matters in its efforts to stabilize the areas liberated from Al-Shabaab, establish administrative structures, and launch socioeconomic development programmes. We voted in favour of resolution 2073 (2012), extending the mandate of AMISOM. for four months, as requested by the African Union.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of India. The important role played by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in the remarkable progress that Somalia has achieved this year in political and security stabilization can hardly be overemphasized. Thanks to AMISOM, Mogadishu is today firmly under the control of the Somali authorities. Over the past few months, AMISOM. and the Somali National Security Forces have also made steady gains in other areas of Somalia and have secured the strategic coastal town of Kismayo from Al-Shabaab. We commend all troop-contributing countries, in particular Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti and Kenya, for their commitment to the Mission and for the sacrifices their troops have made. We also note the significant contribution of the Ethiopian troops operating under the AMISOM.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2073 (2012). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“The situation in Somalia Letter dated 12 October 2012 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2012/764) The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members have before them document 8/2012/812, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/764, which contains a letter dated 12 October 2012 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Securitiy Council for the month of November 2012, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Gert Rosenthal, Permanent Representative of Guatemala, for his service as President of the Council for the month of October. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Rosenthal and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6854 (2012) · source
“Lakhdar Brahimi to resolve the crisis without any further bloodshed through an inclusive Syrian-led political process that can meet the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. Before I conclude, let me state that, while the Palestinian question remains at the centre of the Arab- Israeli conflict, there are other Arab lands under occupation. A final and comprehensive settlement of all Arab-Israeli issues is necessary for enduring peace in the region. India stands ready to play its part in our collective endeavours to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We strongly support all efforts towards the realization of that objective, including Palestine's enhanced status in the Organization, as announced by President Abbas during the general debate of the sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly last month (see A/67/PV.12). We remain seriously concerned at the deteriorating situation in Syria. We strongly condemn all violence and violations of human rights, irrespective of who their perpetrators are. We also condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist acts that have been and continue to be committed in Syria. We call upon all parties to dissociate themselves from terrorist groups and ensure that no space is provided for such groups. We urge all parties to cooperate with Joint Special Representative Mr.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“On our part, India has continued to support the Palestinian State-building efforts. President Abbas visited India in September. During his visit, three agreements were signed for the establishment of an information and communications technology centre of excellence in Palestine, the provision of technical and vocational educational training equipment and services for the Palestinian Ministry of Labour, and the construction and equipping of two secondary schools. India will also contribution $10 million to Palestine's budget for this year, as we have done in the two previous years. During the visit of President Abbas, India reaffirmed its firm support for a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living within secure and recognized borders side by side and at peace with Israel.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We hope that efforts taken towards the promotion of reconciliation will bear fruit soon, leading to the formation ofa unity Government, the holding of elections, the reunification of Palestinian State institutions, and measures for the reconstruction and development of Palestinian society. The financial crisis that the Palestinian Authority is currently facing is eroding the significant progress made by the Authority in building State institutions. There is an urgent need to support the Palestinian Authority to meet its budgetary shortfalls. In that regard, we welcome the commitment shown by the international community at the recently held meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians on 23 September.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“The recent measures taken by Israel - including the transfer of tax revenue, increase in work permits issued to the Palestinian populations, allowing visits of Palestinian families to Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention, and so on - are positive. However, those measures are inadequate to address the magnitude of the problems and need to be built upon to promote mutual trust and confidence between the parties. In that connection, it is important to avoid violence on all sides and ensure that the legitimate security interests of all parties are met. We note the reconciliation process between the Palestinian factions, which is crucial.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Settlements, roadblocks and the related infrastructure of occupation have also exacerbated the humanitarian problems of the Palestinian people and adversely affect the normal functioning of Palestinian State institutions. We join others in urging Israel to stop its settlement policy without further delay. The blockade of Gaza has entered its sixth year and is causing severe hardship to the population. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, and essential services, economic activities and infrastructure development have been disrupted. Israel should immediately lift the blockade and allow the resumption of normal socioeconomic activities in Gaza so that the Gazans can rebuild their lives and reduce their dependence on external assistance.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“The issue of Palestine is facing the real danger of getting relegated to the sidelines. The current period of stalemate in the Middle East peace process is perhaps one of the longest since the signing of the Oslo Accords 19 years ago. The efforts of the Quartet can at best be described as feeble and have failed to break the stalemate. If the current situation continues, the international community will risk destabilization in the region. We therefore call for serious efforts to arrest the trend. If there is one decision that can help revive the peace process, it is an end to settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories. The settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is creating a new reality on the ground and threatens the very premise of a two-State solution.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their valuable statements. The Arab world has been undergoing unprecedented transformation during the past two years. The democratic aspirations of people in several countries are being addressed through national political processes. However, it is regrettable that the Palestinian question and the related Arab-Israeli issues have remained largely unaddressed and resolved. Also, the Palestinian application for full membership of the United Nations, submitted more than a year ago, has not evinced any positive action from the Security Council despite the overwhelming support of States Members.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We need to create an enabling environment where the Afghan people can live in peace and security and decide their future themselves, without outside interference, coercion or intimidation. We support the good work done by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). It is important that amid the cutback in the United Nations footprint in Afghanistan and the reconfiguration of UNAMA due to budgetary constraints, all efforts be made to avoid any adverse impact on its operational capacity and mandate implementation.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“We are fully cognizant of the fact that the economic viability of Afghanistan depends on its fuller integration into its neighbourhood, so that it can regain its historical role as a land bridge between South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Eurasia. The development of transport infrastructure and transit arrangements linking Afghanistan to the north, south, east and west, including through the Chabahar port, would benefit not only Afghanistan but the entire Central Asian region by creating trade, transit and investment linkages. Moving forward, we need a sustained international commitment to strengthen the Afghan Government's capacity for security, governance and economic development.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“Enhanced development assistance and foreign investments in Afghanistan and the building of regional linkages will be critical to ensuring an irreversible transition in the country. The Istanbul "Heart ofAsia" process is an important step in that direction. India has also partnered in this regional consensus towards the stability and prosperity of Afghanistan by leading the two commercial confidence-building measures, that is, the measures related to chambers of commerce and commercial opportunities initially agreed upon for implementation in the Istanbul process. In our view, regional cooperation on projects of multilateral scope and benefit could give an impetus to this scenario.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“We have managed to carry out some of the most economical and cost-effective projects in Afghanistan. The $500 million assistance announced by our Prime Minister in May 2011 is being spent from 2012 to 2015. The projects under consideration will be in line with the projects suggested under the national priority programmes of the Government of Afghanistan. The pace and nature of the utilization of the present and future Indian assistance will be determined by the preference, comfort level and absorptive capacity of the Afghan Government. As Afghanistan takes forward the task of national reconciliation even as it assumes full responsibility for security, we fully support efforts aimed at regional confidence-building as a critical component of international efforts to support the country.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“Good governance requires a strong State that has full control over its territory, which is not yet the case in Afghanistan. While good governance must be a necessary component of international assistance to Afghanistan, it is not enough. It must be complemented by strong leadership, the strengthening of the Afghan National Security Forces and the development of an investment regime in Afghanistan that protects the national interest while promoting investment. India visualizes its partnership with Afghanistan as needs-based and long-term, not conditions-based or transitory. We remain unwavering in our commitment to assisting the people ofAfghanistan in their endeavour to build a peaceful, stable, democratic and prosperous nation. During the past decade, India has pledged up to $2 billion in development and humanitarian assistance.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“The Afghan National Security Forces are ill- equipped to repel the challenge without substantial assistance from the international community. We need concerted action to isolate and root out the syndicate of terrorism, which includes elements of Al-Qaida, the Taliban, Lashkar e Toiba, and other terrorist and extremist groups. We welcome the pledges made at the Tokyo Conference of $16 billion of financial aid through 2015 and to sustain support through 2017 at or near the levels of the past decade. At the same time, we are conscious that these figures represent a baseline, or minimum requirement, for Afghanistan to sustain itself. The Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework is a noble effort that we fully support. However, we must not forget that true mutuality can be achieved only at equal levels of capacity.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“The Secretary-General's report rightly notes that "little has changed in the underlying dynamics to mitigate a deep-seated cycle of conflict" (S/2012/703, para. 62). Further, a diminished international presence will have a large financial impact in many areas, which, at least in the short term, may even exacerbate predatory behaviour. Afghanistan continues to face an existential threat from terrorism, drawing upon ideological, financial and logistical support from beyond its borders. The security situation remains fragile and has been compounded over the past two months by a sharp increase in the variety, spread and intensity of attacks by the Taliban and their backers. Moreover, cross-border shellings have caused large-scale disruptions to normal life and have sparked public outrage.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“During the past year, the international community has renewed its commitment to Afghanistan at conferences held in Bonn, Chicago and Tokyo, and at the regional level in Istanbul and Kabul. The Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan, held on 28 June and hosted by India, was also an endeavour to contribute to that effort by calling attention to the role and potential of foreign investment and domestic private-sector development in providing a narrative of opportunity and employment to counter the anxiety related to the ISAF drawdown. As we assist Afghanistan in attaining its long- cherished goal of self-reliance, we also need to bear in mind the fact that the infrastructure of terror is still intact in the region.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“I would like to start by joining others in thanking you, Mr. President, for having scheduled today's debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would like also to very warmly welcome Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, to the Security Council and thank him for his statement. We thank also the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2012/703) and are appreciative ofthe briefing by Mr. Jan Kubis, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. Afghanistan is in the midst of a critical phase of transition where it assumes responsibility for security and governance with the drawdown of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) by the end of 2014. The sustained commitment of the international community to Afghanistan is therefore essential if it is to stand on its own feet.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“We commend and support the Special Representative and UNMIK for their contribution to improving the situation in northern Kosovo, and for the services that the Mission is rendering in areas that better the daily lives of all Kosovars. The Mission should be continued in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999) and other relevant decisions. Other agencies in Kosovo * the OSCE, KFOR, EULEX and so on - should continue to cooperate and coordinate with UNMIK in accordance with their respective mandates.”
2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source
“The attack on buses transporting Serb children is a matter for serious concern, as are the continuing violence and crime against the Serbian minority, including the murder of a returnee couple. We share the Secretary-General's view of the need for genuine outreach by Kosovo institutions, particularly the police. We urge the international organizations present in Kosovo, especially the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and EULEX, to exercise their authority in order to prevent a recurrence of such incidents and ensure the minority's safety. In conclusion, I would like to express our appreciation for the fact that UNMIK has continued to implement its mandate in an impartial and status- neutral manner, and to facilitate cooperation between Pristina and Belgrade, the communities in Kosovo, and KFOR, EULEX and the OSCE.”
2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source
“We have noted the steps taken by the Special Investigative Task Force of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) to investigate allegations of organ trafficking, as well as Albania's recent adoption of a law on cooperation with the Task Force. We reiterate our stand that a thorough and impartial investigation should be carried out into all aspects of the matter. We share the Secretary-General's assessment that the situation in the northern part of Kosovo continues to be fragile and requires constant vigilance and restraint from all sides in order to reduce the potential for instability. We note with concern that during the reporting period a number of inter-communal violent acts took place in June and July.”
2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source
“We also welcome the expression on the part of both Belgrade and Pristina of the will necessary to resume the European Union - facilitated dialogue, once the new Government assumes office in Belgrade, in order to discuss the implementation of the agreements reached so far and take up new subjects. In that regard, we particularly welcome the statements by President Tomislav Nikolie reaffirming Serbia's commitment to honouring all agreements reached in the dialogue, as well as his readiness to engage in talks with the Pristina leadership in the future. We hope that the talks will resume soon and result in concrete progress on the contentious issues. The question of missing persons is an important humanitarian issue. We hope that, with the direct support and encouragement of UNMIK, it will be possible to make further progress on it.”
2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source
“Let me, at the outset, thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I would also like to thank His Excellency Prime Minister Ivica Dacic' of Serbia and Mr. Hashim Thaci for their statements. The reporting period has seen several important developments. It is a matter for satisfaction that the conduct of the Serbian presidential and parliamentary elections in Kosovo went off in a peaceful and orderly manner, thanks to the efforts of UNMIK and other international organizations, especially the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to establish an appropriate modality for the voting acceptable to all sides.”
2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source
“Developments in the Middle East since early 2011 underscore the urgent need to expeditiously address those issues. India stands ready to play its role in our collective endeavours to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“With respect to Syria, let me state that we do not see an alternative to the full implementation of resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012) for a political resolution of the crisis without further bloodshed. A right step in that direction will be for all sides to implement resolution 2059 (2012), adopted unanimously by the Council last week. It is necessary that all parties, inside and outside of Syria, fully cooperate with Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan. In conclusion, the Palestinian question remains at the centre of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which includes other Arab lands under occupation. The Security Council should remain cognizant of the fact that the final and comprehensive settlement of all Arab-Israeli issues is paramount to an enduring and lasting peace in the region.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Let me reiterate that India continues to support the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to a State living side by side and in peace and security with Israel based on the pre-1967 borders, as enunciated in the relevant United Nations resolutions and the principle of land for peace endorsed by the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative. India will also continue to provide material and technical assistance to the Palestinian people through budgetary support to the Palestinian Authority, various development projects undertaken under the India-Brazil-South Africa Facility for Hunger and Poverty Alleviation, bilateral training programmes for institutional capacity building and human resource development, and regular financial assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Various studies have indicated that Palestinian institutions have reached the threshold required for a functioning State. We expect the Organization to reaffirm that fact through a favourable decision on Palestine's application for membership. Meanwhile, the donor community should provide additional resources to address the severe financial difficulties that the Palestinian Authority is facing. Palestinian tax revenue must be transferred to the Palestinian Authority regularly and on time. India has a long history of solidarity with the Palestinian people. India has extended its consistent and unwavering support to the Palestinian cause in word and deed.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Israel should immediately lift the blockade and allow for the resumption of normal socio-economic activities in Gaza so that the residents can rebuild their lives and their dependence on humanitarian assistance is reduced. In line with their commitment to democratic values and principles, the progress made by the Palestinian factions on the reconciliation front is welcome. We hope that those efforts will bear fruit soon, leading to the formation a unity Government, the holding of elections, the reunification of Palestinian State institutions and measures for the reconstruction and development of Palestinian society. Despite severe political and economic constraints, the progress made by the Palestinian Authority in institution-building is commendable.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Settlement activities have also exacerbated the humanitarian problems of the Palestinian people, with increasing violence and the aggravation of tension between the settlers and the Palestinian population. We therefore reiterate our call on Israel to stop all settlement activities. The blockade of Gaza has entered its sixth year. The humanitarian situation continues to be grim, with disruption to essential services, economic activity and infrastructure. While Israeli security concerns are legitimate, there is a need to avoid all violence against civilians everywhere. The blockade of Gaza is causing severe hardships, amounting to collective punishment of the population. While Israel has taken some positive steps to relax the blockade by allowing essential commodities to enter Gaza, those steps fall short ofwhat is required.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“The parties should also remain engaged and take confidence-building measures that may help to resume dialogue. In that regard, the joint statement issued by Israel and the Palestinian Authority in May, committing the sides to peace and the release of Palestinian prisoners, is a welcome sign. The parties must implement their commitments under the joint statement fully and without further delay. We think that the first step to be taken for the resumption of direct talks between the parties is the freezing of illegal settlement activities by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories. The continuing settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are threatening the basic premises of the two-State solution.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Recent efforts towards addressing basic differences over the parameters for the resumption of direct talks on final status issues 4 settlements, borders, security and resources - have also failed to make any progress. The focus of the international community on the unfolding events in the region appears to have overshadowed the Middle East peace process. Under such circumstances, there is a growing risk of a sharp deterioration in the situation. Clearly, the status quo in the Palestinian question is untenable and unsustainable, particularly when the leading members of the international community claim to be supporting the democratic aspirations of other peoples in the region. Before it gets too late, the international community, particularly the Quartet, must redouble its efforts to bring the parties to the negotiating table.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Coordinator Robert Serry for his comprehensive briefing on the status of the Middle East peace process and the situation in the region. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their valuable statements. The Middle East peace process has been stalemated for a long time. Informal talks over the past two years have not resulted so far in any substantive progress towards the resumption of direct talks. The efforts of the international community, including the Quartet, to create an environment conducive to meaningful negotiations have not yielded any positive results either.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“In our view, it would have been preferable for the Council members to show flexibility so that a united message could be conveyed to all sides in the Syrian crisis, instead of pursuing domestic interests. It is therefore regrettable that the Council has not been able to adopt a resolution today and send the joint message that was sought by Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan. In spite of the vote today, we urge all Council members to reconsider their approach and ensure that the UNSMIS mandate is extended and the mission of Kofi Annan supported, so that the Syrian crisis can be resolved without any further bloodshed. We remain committed to engaging with fellow Council members to that end.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“An UNSMIS presence is also necessary to facilitate the implementation of the six-point plan and the Action Group for Syria's final communique (S/2012/523, annex), which are the only viable processes for the engagement of the international community in the resolution of the Syrian crisis. We have therefore supported action by the international community that addresses the Syrian crisis in a balanced and impartial manner. We voted in favour of draft resolution S/2012/538 today to facilitate united action by the Security Council in support of the efforts of the Joint Special Envoy. It may be noted that the draft resolution supported the extension of the UNSMIS mandate and the implementation of the six-point plan and the Action Group's final communique in their entirety.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“There is an urgent need for the Syrian parties to recommit themselves to the complete cessation of violence and a comprehensive implementation of the six-point plan. Syria has been, both historically and in contemporary times, an important country in the Middle East. Its role in the Middle East peace process and in ensuring the stability of the wider region cannot be overemphasized. Prolonged instability and unrest in Syria therefore have ramifications for the entire region and beyond. Given the complexity of the ground realities in Syria, we believe that it is necessary to retain the presence of UNSMIS, to bear impartial witness to events, and to assist the Syrian parties at all levels in their search for a solution to the crisis without further bloodshed.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“We have consistently supported the mission of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan. We also supported resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012) in the expectation that the United Nations Supervision Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (UNSMIS) would be able to oversee the implementation of Mr. Annan's six-point plan and facilitate the cessation of violence and the commencement ofa Syrian-led political process to address the grievances of the Syrian people and meet their legitimate aspirations. Unfortunately, all parties have failed to comply with their obligations under the six-point plan. Instead of a political process, the parties have continued to pursue a military approach that continues to cause death and destruction in the country.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by conveying our sincere condolences to the Government and people of Syria on the terrorist attack in Damascus yesterday, which caused the death of a number of high officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Daoud Rajha. We strongly condemn that mindless and cowardly act of terrorism. India remains gravely concerned at the events unfolding in Syria, which have resulted in the death of several thousand civilians and security force personnel. From the beginning of the crisis, we have called for the cessation of violence in all its forms and by all sides. We condemn all violence irrespective ofwho its perpetrators are. We voted in favour of General Assembly resolution 66/253, authorizing the appointment of an envoy to engage with the Syrian parties and foreign actors for the resolution of the crisis.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“In that connection, it is important that United Nations missions in the region should not be burdened further without augmentation of their resources in manpower and material. Without a commensurate increase in resources, the expansion of mission mandates will not result in operational effectiveness. In conclusion, India stands ready to contribute to efforts to address the challenges of the countries of the Central African region, particularly in the fields of capacity-building and human resource and socio-economic development.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“International humanitarian, development and peacebuilding assistance to the LRA-affected areas should address the underlying causes for activities of armed groups. The national programmes for disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration activities should be supported with the provision of adequate resources and be reinforced by a long-term plan for employment generation among the affected communities. It is also important that serious efforts be made to eliminate the remaining active groups and target the leadership ofthe LRA to bring them tojustice. External assistance to the affected countries should be apolitical in nature and respect national sovereignty in policy as well as operational matters.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“While countries like Uganda, with support from regional and foreign partners, have undertaken a number of measures to address the challenge posed by the LRA, a lot remains to be done. In that connection, we have taken note of UNOCA's efforts and the launch ofthe African Union-led regional cooperation initiative against the LRA earlier this year. We hope that the African Union will continue to work closely with the affected countries so that the regional task force may be expeditiously deployed in the three identified sectors. We agree with the Secretary-General's View that any effective strategy on the LRA should focus on strengthening the capacity of national authorities, including their security forces, to expand the authority of the State, and focus on overall socio-economic development in the affected areas.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source