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Hardeep Singh Puri

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first: 2009-11-25
most recent: 2013-02-12
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“Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is a major threat to maritime navigation, trade and economic activities in several countries in Central and Western Africa. We have noted the progress made towards a coordinated approach to address the problem, including the establishment of a multinational coordination centre for maritime safety and security in Equatorial Guinea. We hope that the proposed summit-level meeting will be held soon to work out a regional strategy. It is a matter of serious concern that the LRA activities have increased this year, particularly in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The LRA remains a potent threat and its criminal activities have uprooted over 445,000 persons from their communities in the Central African region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“UNOCA should further strengthen that collaboration and assist the efforts of Governments and organizations in the region so that regional cooperative frameworks developed to deal with those common challenges are fully implemented. The focus of the Council should lead to galvanizing the international community to provide adequate resources for the national and regional endeavours, particularly in strengthening national capacities with regard to civil administration, police and security forces, security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes and socio-economic development. Given the fragility of political institutions in several countries, it is also important for national and regional authorities to pay attention to the need for inclusive political processes, including electoral reforms.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Activities of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, armed groups and transnational crime networks, illicit drug trafficking, and maritime piracy and robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea continue to threaten the security and stability of the region. It is in this context that the activities of UNOCA assume significance, particularly in the areas of conflict prevention, early warning and addressing socio-economic challenges. We commend UNOCA and the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, Mr. Abou Moussa, for their active engagement with national Governments and with regional and subregional organizations.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Countries are pursuing economic reform, which has resulted in robust economic growth in the region. They are also cooperating with regional and foreign partners in addressing their common challenges, such as the proliferation of weapons, transnational organized crime and terrorism. The African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States have also continued to play a crucial role in addressing these problems in partnership with UNOCA and the United Nations Office to the African Union. Despite those positive trends, the countries of the region continue to grapple with the effects of conflicts of the past. Overall socio-economic indicators still remain poor and the precarious security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel is adversely impacting on the region.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting to discuss the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), particularly in the context of the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Iwould also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, and Ambassador Madeira for their briefings. We have taken note of the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/42l) on UNOCA and the LRA and on a regional strategy for the LRA-affected areas. The countries of Central Africa are making steady progress in overcoming the negative effects of decades of instability and conflict. The region has seen overall political stability. Timely elections have been held in several countries, which have further strengthened democratic institutions.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“The international community as a whole must continue to work with renewed vigour and unity of purpose towards strengthening the efforts of the Afghan Government to seek solutions that are inclusive and led by the Afghan people themselves.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Moving forward, we need sustained international commitment in order to strengthen the Afghan Government's capacity for governance, security and economic development. Enhanced development assistance and foreign investment in Afghanistan and the building of regional linkages are critical to ensuring an irreversible transition in the country. The Secretary-General's latest report rightly observes that the serious challenges confronting Afghanistan "must not be underplayed, with the military drawdown and an expected reduction in development assistance giving rise to uncertainty about the sustainability of such gains" (S/2012/462, para. 60). We support the good work being done by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“require an atmosphere of security in the country and in the region. Amid the ongoing transition, the security gains achieved in Afghanistan during the past decade are still tenuous and fragile; security concerns remain paramount. The principal problem in Afghanistan remains the existence of terrorism with ideological, financial and logistical support coming from beyond the country's borders. We need concerted action to isolate and root out the syndicate of terrorism that includes elements of the Al-Qaida, Taliban, Lashkar-e-Toiba and other terrorist and extremist groups. We also need to create an enabling environment in which the Afghan people can live in peace and security and decide their future themselves, without outside interference, coercion or intimidation.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“The objective of the Summit is to attract foreign investment in Afghanistan in the light of new opportunities opening up in various sectors in that country. The Summit will include presentations by the Government of Afghanistan and others on the investment climate and opportunities in Afghanistan, and panel discussions on cross-cutting issues and sector specific themes. Potential regional and international investors, including Indian companies, will participate in the event. We see the Delhi Investment Summit as a critical link between the Istanbul process and the Tokyo conference to be held on 8 July. The Summit will also be helpful in countering the current narrative of anxiety about withdrawal, reversing it with a narrative of opportunity and hope. We are holding the Summit fully cognizant that the aforementioned CBMs.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“India fully supports an inclusive and transparent Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process of reconciliation, as opposed to an internationally led process, accompanied by an inclusive political process and intra-Afghan dialogue, the renunciation of violence, the cutting of ties to terrorist groups, abiding by the Afghan Constitution and its protections for human rights, including the rights of women. At the Kabul ministerial meeting of the Istanbul process, India expressed its willingness to take the lead in the implementation of two confidence-building measures (CBMs): the Chambers of Commerce CBM and the Commercial Opportunities CBM. Further, India will be hosting the Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan in New Delhi tomorrow, 28 June.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“We are fully cognizant 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. We fully support the work undertaken in favour of regional confidence-building as a critical component of international efforts to support Afghanistan as it takes forward the task of national reconciliation even as it assumes full responsibility for its own security.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“We remain unwavering in our commitment to assisting the people of Afghanistan in their endeavour to build a peaceful, stable, democratic and prosperous nation. With the first meeting of the India-Afghanistan Partnership Council in New Delhi in May 2012, the process of implementing the India-Afghanistan comprehensive strategic partnership agreement has been set in motion. That process will further intensify our broad-based development assistance to Afghanistan in a wide range of sectors that have been identified by the Government of Afghanistan as priority areas for reconstruction and development. We will continue our engagement in reconstruction and rehabilitation projects in alignment with the Afghan National Development Strategy.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Ijoin others in thanking you, Mr. President, for scheduling today's debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like in particular to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement. We also thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2012/462), and are appreciative of the briefings by Under-Secretary-General Herve' Ladsous and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Yuri Fedotov. India shares a privileged, historical and civilizational relationship with Afghanistan. During the past decade, our relationship has been renewed and consolidated by our contribution to the rebuilding and reconstruction of Afghanistan. India has pledged up to $2 billion in development and humanitarian assistance.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Engagement among warring factions in a conflict situation in a nationally owned and inclusive political process is of paramount importance. Such an inclusive approach to national reconciliation, anchored in State sovereignty, is the only way to move forward and ensure the protection of civilians in an effective, pragmatic and enduring manner.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“That calls for enhancing support for socio-economic development and promoting inclusive political institutions. It also calls for patient work, rather than media-driven deliberations and actions. Fifthly, the Council must resist the temptation to resort to its Chapter VII powers instead ofpromoting the pacific settlement of disputes under Chapter VI. In that connection, the Council must also respect international legal institutions, and not make use of them for political purposes such as regime change. In conclusion, I would like to stress that the Council's responsibility for protecting civilians does not end with a military or police response. Civilians require humanitarian wherewithal for survival. That requires a more integrated and holistic view. Multiple stakeholders should be involved in that process, not just the military.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The failure of the Council to enforce the accountability of armed groups has served to exacerbate the situation in several instances, and must be addressed. Thirdly, in the implementation of the Council's mandate for protecting civilians, there is a need to ensure responsibility while protecting. The recent actions of some organizations and Member States have brought to the fore a considerable sense of unease about the manner in which the humanitarian imperative of protecting civilians has been interpreted for actual action on the ground. Monitoring of the manner in which the Council's mandates are implemented has therefore assumed great importance. Fourthly, to enable States to fulfil their responsibility to protect their populations, national capacities need to be strengthened, where needed, without political or extraneous motives.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“At the normative levels, there are several other issues that the Council needs to consider in the context ofthe role it has assumed for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. First, the protection of civilians, when applied as a basis for Security Council action, must respect the fundamental aspects of the Charter of the United Nations, including the sovereignty and integrity of Member States. Any decision to intervene that is associated with political motives distracts from the noble principles and needs to be avoided. Also, the response of the Council and international community must be proportional to the threat involved. Secondly, the principle of the protection of civilians must be applied in a uniform manner to all parties to a conflict.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“As was made clear by the Force Commanders of United Nations missions in their briefings to the Council last week (see S/PV.6789), the primary gap facing the peacekeepers in protecting civilians is the lack of adequate resources. Without an adequate number of well-trained troops, equipped with adequate equipment, assets and enablers, the Council cannot hope to realize its aspirations for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In that context, my delegation thinks that the Council's responsibility does not end with the generation of mandates. The Council should be held accountable if unachievable mandates are generated for political expediency or if adequate resources are not made available.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“A study undertaken by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) makes it clear that the major share of the blame for failures lies with the Security Council itself, which has been unable, over more than a decade, to develop a clear understanding of the nature and extent of the problem; has been unable to give clear directions about what it wants and how the DPKO should operate; and has not given credence to the voices of countries whose troops are actually deployed on the ground. As the report succinctly states, the confusion over the Council's intent is evident in the lack of policy, guidance, planning and preparedness. It is important for the Council to act urgently to address this situation.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Unfortunately, notwithstanding the development of international humanitarian law and the efforts of the international community, civilians continue to suffer disproportionately during armed conflicts. It is therefore necessary to take stock of what we have achieved and where we have failed and why. The latest report of the Secretary-General has identified four challenges: enhancing compliance by non-State armed groups; enhancing protection by United Nations peacekeeping and other relevant missions; improving humanitarian access; and enhancing accountability for violations.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“India thus brings to this table a quantum of experience in actually protecting civilians in peacekeeping missions that is unique in its relevance and in its variety and depth. The Security Council has been considering the protection of civilians as a thematic subject since 1999 and has adopted a number of resolutions. This issue has also been incorporated in the Council's resolutions on women, children, the protection of humanitarian workers, conflict prevention and sexual exploitation. A number of country-specific resolutions also have provisions aimed at the protection of civilians. These resolutions, taken together, have raised awareness and strengthened the international legal framework for protecting civilians in armed conflict.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“It is one of the fundamental rights enshrined in the constitutions of a vast number of United Nations Member States, including my own, from which no derogation is permissible even in times of emergency. India's commitment to the right to life has been demonstrated at the international level as well. More than five decades ago, long before that term came into common usage in the Council, Indian soldiers defended the civilians of the Congo as part of the United Nations mission. Since then, our men and women in uniform have been at the forefront of turning this Council's word into deed, including through the services of the United Nations first female formed police unit. We remain at the cutting edge of many United Nations operations in places where civilians are under threat.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for having organized today's debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Iwould also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the subject (S/2012/376) and for his incisive statement. Our thanks are also due to the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Director of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their statements. It has been India's consistent View that the protection of its population is the foremost responsibility of every State. The right to life is the foundation of any social order.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“It is also important that the proceedings at the ICC be undertaken in a manner consistent with its obligations and that they contribute to the efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Darfur. Any suggestion that has the effect of creating new obligations for States and regional organizations that are not parties to the Rome Statute will not be legally sound. Nor will such suggestions serve the purpose ofpeace in Darfur. As such, we cannot support them. In conclusion, India will continue to support all diplomatic efforts for an early establishment of peace and security in Darfur that will afford all sectors of the Darfuri population opportunities for socio-economic development and peaceful coexistence through an inclusive political process.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“We also support the activities of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) aimed at protecting civilians and the efforts made, in cooperation with the African Union's High-level Implementation Panel led by President Thabo Mbeki, to restore an enduring environment of peace and stability in Darfur. An inclusive political process to address the legitimate aspirations of all sectors of the Darfuri population will go a long way towards resolving the conflict. All parties have to accept that there is no military solution to the conflict in Darfur. We call upon all parties to join the political process without preconditions and without any further delay. In that connection, it is necessary that the Council seriously consider measures against those who have so far refused to join the peace process.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“India strongly condemns all acts of violence committed against civilians. We believe that the right to life is one of the fundamental rights and 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. The States concerned must also bring to justice those responsible for violations of that right. The continuing conflict in Darfur is one of serious concern. We support all efforts to bring the conflict to an end.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, and the delegation of the People's Republic of China, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. We wish you success, Sir, and assure you of my delegation's full support and cooperation. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Azerbaij an and his delegation for their successful stewardship of the Council during the month of May. I also want to thank the Prosecutor, Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, for his briefing today. We have taken note of his fifteenth report on the situation in the Sudan submitted pursuant to paragraph 8 of resolution 1593 (2005), of 31 March 2005. India is neither a signatory to the Rome Statute nor a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for reasons that are well known. I will not reiterate them.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“In this context, we welcome the recent initiative of the Secretary-General for Member States to consider the creation of the post of United Nations counter-terrorism coordinator, and express our willingness to fully engage in all deliberations aimed at further improving the cross- institutional coherence and effectiveness of United Nations counter-terrorism efforts. We need to bear in mind that success in the implementation of counter- terrorism measures not only requires the fullest cooperative and collective effort by all Member States, but also their fullest participation in processes that affect the collective security of all the nations equally.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We propose to host a workshop of the Committee later this year. In conclusion, we need greater international, regional and subregional cooperation in our counter- terrorism efforts. 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 critical imperatives for defeating the scourge of terrorism. 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.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Concerning the 1540 Committee, India fully shares international concerns over the serious threat posed by nuclear terrorism and clandestine proliferation to international security. We are fully cognizant of the catastrophic dangers that transfers of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to non-State actors and terrorists could entail. 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. The international response to the threat needs to be national, as well as multilateral and global. India has an unwavering commitment to global efforts for preventing the proliferation of WMDs and their means of delivery. We support the work of the 1540 Committee in accordance with its mandate.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Since the splitting of the 1267 sanctions regime in June 2011, it has been a challenging period for the 1267 Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) in adjusting to the revised mandates. The Monitoring Team needs to put greater focus on comprehensively and objectively examining the linkages between Al-Qaida and the Taliban, which pose a serious threat to international peace and security. It is critical that all sanctions regimes established by the Security Council ensure swift, fair and transparent procedures in their decision-making. The processes of listing and de-listing need to be guided by the same set of principles: fairness, credibility and transparency.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The outcome document adopted by the Counter- Terrorism Committee at its special meeting, held on 28 September 2011, is a major landmark in providing strategic direction to the work of the Committee aimed at strengthening the capacity of States in their counter- terrorism efforts. It raises the benchmark in the fight against terrorism to a higher level. It urges all Member States to ensure zero tolerance towards terrorism and to take urgent action to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations through the full and effective implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant international instruments. We urge all United Nations Member States to strive to implement that approach in their counter-terrorism efforts.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Mike Smith, Executive Director of CTED, and to his team for their excellent work on the Committee's behalf, and to thank the Secretariat for its continued support. I would now like to make a brief statement in my national capacity. The Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) should continue to further strengthen their ongoing efforts in the fight against terrorism. India fully supports all efforts that strengthen international and regional cooperation and, most importantly, help ensure the effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, including 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and a comprehensive and integrated implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee and CTED continue to work closely with the relevant working groups of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism and the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum in order to support, coordinate and complement one another's counter-terrorism endeavours. I attach high priority to enhancing transparency and public outreach and to strengthening cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations in the work of the Committee. In conclusion, the Committee will continue to play a critical role in the global fight against terrorism and strive to do so in a more strategic and transparent manner so that it can more effectively contribute to the global counter-terrorism effort within the scope of its mandate. I would like to conclude by expressing my sincere appreciation to Mr.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Furthermore, the Committee and CTED will continue to pay close attention to the question of respect for human rights and the rule of law in the counter-terrorism measures taken by States, in accordance with the relevant mandates conferred by the Security Council. During the reporting period, the Committee and CTED organized a briefing for the wider membership on recent developments in their work. Member States were also invited to a regional presentation on developments in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) in West Africa, held on the same occasion.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Major forthcoming events include a regional workshop on controlling the cross-border movement of bearer-negotiable instruments, scheduled for 14 to 19 May in Tonga; the third seminar for counter- terrorism practitioners, scheduled for June in Algiers; the regional workshop on the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), scheduled for July in Morocco; and the sixth regional workshop for police officers, prosecutors and judges in South Asia on effectively countering terrorism, scheduled for later this year in Islamabad. In addition, the Committee and CTED continue to enhance their ongoing dialogue with Member States, donors and beneficiaries on the facilitation of technical assistance for capacity-building at the national and subregional levels.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Important workshops organized during this period include the subregional workshop for South and South-East Asian States on controlling the physical cross-border transportation of cash and bearer-negotiable instruments, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November 2011; the first of a series of around six regional workshops and consultations on the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), held for East African States in Nairobi in late November 2011; the third regional workshop on protecting the non-profit sector from abuse by terrorist financers, held in Nairobi for countries of East Africa in late February; and the fifth regional workshop for police officers and prosecutors of South Asia, held in March in New Delhi.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee also held a discussion on developments in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) in West Africa. As part of its efforts to enhance its interaction with international and regional organizations and United Nations entities, the Committee has also heard briefings on counter-terrorism by Mr. Alexey Kuzyura, Chairperson of the Working Group of the Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies and Law Enforcement Organizations on counter-terrorism; by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Counter- Terrorism Task Force; and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering. CTED has also been active in conducting a number of workshops on specific topics aimed at a specific regional audience.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In that regard, all United Nations Member States have their own preliminary implementation assessments, and the stocktaking of their country counter-terrorism profiles is being carried out by CTED. The Committee continues to focus on region- specific discussions and on issues identified in the 12-33504 2011 global survey. The Committee also continues to organize and participate in discussions and workshops on thematic issues. Some of the major issues considered by the Committee during the past six months include countering incitement to terrorism by preventing the subversion of educational, cultural and religious institutions; terrorism prevention and countering incitement to terrorism through the Internet; and preventing the abuse of non-profit organizations for terrorism-financing purposes.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee is also scheduled to conduct an interim review of CTED by 30 June, in accordance with resolution 1963 (2010). The Committee will also explore the possibility of collaborating with the Inter- Parliamentary Union, identifying available practices, elements and good standards that could help Member States to develop their respective comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategies in accordance with resolution 1963 (2010), and will focus on further improving the format of the global surveys on the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). The Committee is also in the process of reviewing the format of the preliminary implementation assessment in order to enhance its usefulness as a diagnostic tool.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The survey notes the need to pay more attention, within a human rights framework, to Internet and other social-media content that is considered to be incitement. It also highlights the importance of giving victims of terrorism, and civil society more generally, a role in efforts to counter incitement motivated by extremism and intolerance. The elements of this year's programme of work include organizing another special meeting, open to the wider membership, that will focus on the key aspects of the Committee's implementation of its mandate. The special meeting will provide a further opportunity for Counter-Terrorism Committee members and the rest of the United Nations membership to discuss counter- terrorism issues of priority concern. The Committee has not yet agreed on the agenda or timing for the special meeting.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“As members will recall, resolution 1624 (2005) addresses the critical but complex issues of prohibiting incitement to commit acts of terrorism and countering incitement motivated by extremism and intolerance, including through the promotion of dialogue and understanding among civilizations. The survey considers the status of implementation of the resolution by geographical region and by theme, identifies gaps in implementation, and suggests new, practical approaches to achieving the goals set forth in the resolution. In particular, the survey highlights the human rights challenges involved in seeking to prevent genuine incitement while not infringing upon the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and freedom of belief.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“I have had the honour to chair the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) since the beginning of 2011. It gives me great pleasure to brief the Security Council on the work of the Committee since the previous briefing, held in November last year (see S/PV.6658). The Committee continues to be guided in its work by the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 1963 (2010), and to play a critical role in promoting and facilitating their implementation. I would like to highlight here the publication in January of the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005) by Member States, prepared by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) pursuant to the provisions of resolution 1963 (2010).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“India has long held the belief that the United Nations also needs to strengthen its counter-terrorism normative framework through the adoption of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. I can only echo the call of the Secretary-General that the time has come for such a convention to be adopted.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“While the Security Council has remained steadfast in its fight against international terrorism, it must further enhance the level of international cooperation to counter the threat decisively. We encourage the subsidiary bodies of the Council with counter-terrorism mandates to continue to enhance their ongoing dialogue with Member States, donors and beneficiaries on the facilitation of technical assistance for capacity-building at the national, subregional and regional levels. We also welcome the recent initiative of the Secretary-General for Member States to consider the creation of a United Nations counter-terrorism coordinator, and express our willingness to fully engage in all deliberations aimed at further improving the cross-institutional coherence and effectiveness of United Nations counter-terrorism efforts.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Despite the various daunting challenges in the fight against terrorism, significant progress has been made over the past decade by strengthening cooperation, enhancing solidarity and facilitating dialogue among Member States in their efforts to counter the terrorist threat. The United Nations has played a seminal role in the capacity-building of Member States. States need assistance to fulfil their obligations under the United Nations anti-terrorism conventions to which they are a party, as well as the Security Council counter-terrorism and other relevant resolutions. We commend the efforts and commitment of the relevant United Nations agencies, including the Security Council's subsidiary bodies, in developing the capacities of countries in that regard.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We urge all United Nations Member States to strive to implement that approach in their counter-terrorism efforts. We believe that terrorism cannot be countered by law enforcement means alone. Prevention is also critical. Effective responses will necessarily include other aspects of legal and social policy, among which some of the key components are development, education, social integration, tolerance, the rule of law and respect for human rights. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 60/288) is a wholesome document that incorporates various aspects in its four pillars and provides guidance to Member States in implementing a global strategy in a balanced and integrated manner.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We also endorse the two consensus benchmarks that are reflected in the outcome document adopted on 28 September 2011 by the special meeting of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee, which has been chaired by India since January 2011. The outcome document (S/2011/689, annex) is a major landmark in providing a strategic direction to the work of the Committee aimed at strengthening the capacity of States in their counter-terrorism efforts. It raises the benchmark in the fight against terrorism to a higher level, and urges all Member States to ensure zero tolerance towards terrorism and to take urgent action to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations through the full and effective implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant international instruments.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“India condemns all acts, methods and practices of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, irrespective of the motivation that may be invoked to justify them. We have been at the forefront of global counter-terrorism efforts. India is part of the major global initiatives against international terrorism, including the Financial Action Task Force. We fully support all efforts that strengthen international and regional cooperation and that, most important, help to ensure the effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, including 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and a comprehensive and integrated implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“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 the scourge. My own country, India, has faced the scourge of terrorism for several decades. Indeed, our entire region, South Asia, has been wracked by the activities of the biggest terrorist actors in the world, be they Al-Qaida, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, elements of the Taliban or others. Terrorism, extremism and radicalization continue to pose a serious challenge to peace, progress and prosperity in the region.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source