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Hardeep Singh Puri

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first: 2009-11-25
most recent: 2013-02-12
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“At the outset, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Edmond Mulet for his briefing and for the Secretary- General's comprehensive report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for the period from October 2011 to January 2012 (S/2012/72). I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mr. Enver Hoxhaj for their statements.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“It would be necessary for all opposition forces in Syria to peacefully engage in constructive dialogue with the authorities. We hope that that would create a new environment for peace and facilitate a political process. That political dialogue should build upon the political reforms already announced by the Syrian leadership, with the necessary changes for them to find acceptance among all sections of Syrian society.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“In that context, we welcome the deployment of the League's observer mission across several areas of the country, which had a calming effect on the level of Violence and provided a more accurate picture of developments. We hope that the mission can return soon. Our support for today's draft resolution is in accordance with our support for the efforts of the Arab League for a peaceful resolution of the crisis through a Syrian-led inclusive political process. We note that the draft resolution expressly rules out any measures under Article 42 of the Charter and calls for a serious political dialogue between the Syrian Government and the whole spectrum of the opposition under the auspices of the League of Arab States. We believe that the leadership of Syria is a matter for the Syrian people to decide.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“We are firmly of the View that a political process for the resolution of the present crisis should be led by the Syrians themselves. We believe that the main role of the international community, including the Council, is to facilitate engagement of the Syrian people with all sections of Syrian society for an inclusive political process that takes into account the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians, while ensuring respect for the country's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. We note that the draft resolution enjoins the Government to protect its population, indicating that it should have the capacity to do so. The League of Arab States is an important regional organization and should play its required and historic role in promoting political dialogue among the Syrian parties.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“Therefore, since the beginning of the protest, we have called for a peaceful and inclusive political process to address the grievances of all sections of Syrian society. We strongly condemn all violence, irrespective of the perpetrators. We also condemn all Violations of human rights. India holds the rights of expression and peaceful assembly among the fundamental values that should be respected, while ensuring the stability and 8 security of society. India has conveyed that message to the Syrian leadership, both bilaterally and with our partners Brazil and South Africa. We have impressed upon the Syrian side to abjure violence and pay heed to the aspirations of the people of Syria. That message was also contained in the presidential statement issued by the Council in August 2011 under India's presidency (S/PRST/20l 1/16).”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“I want to start by congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. My delegation and I look forward to working with you to make your presidency truly successful. In an earlier incarnation, I had the opportunity to have visited your beautiful country. I would also like to take this opportunity to complement South Africa, Ambassador Baso Sangqu and his team for their wise and able stewardship of the Council in January. The Syrian Arab Republic has historically played an important role in the Middle East. Prolonged instability and unrest in Syria have implications for peace and stability in the wider region. India is concerned about the present situation in Syria, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians and security forces personnel over the past 10 months.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“We will engage with fellow Council members so that the Council can speak with a unanimous voice in support of the initiative of the League of Arab States to expeditiously resolve the Syrian crisis.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“That dialogue can build upon the package of political reforms already announced by the Syrian leadership and also bring about the necessary changes to that package, so that it can find acceptance among all segments of Syrian society. The outcome of this dialogue cannot be prejudged. The outcome should also be acceptable to the widest segment of Syrian society if it is to resolve the present crisis and be enduring. The international community, including the Security Council, should play a constructive role in the process of political dialogue among the Syrians. In this context, we welcome the submission of a draft resolution to the Security Council.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“The report of the observer mission also made an important point: that the mission needs to be accompanied by a political process 28 to address the grievances of the Syrian people, something that we strongly support. We are firmly of the view that all sides need to cooperate with the League of Arab States. A political process must begin without any further delay. The process should be led by the Syrians and should respect Syria's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The League of Arab States, as an important regional organization, should play its required and historical role in promoting political dialogue among the Syrian parties.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“We had noted that the deployment of the League's observer mission across several areas of the country had had a calming effect, and we are disappointed that the mission was suspended on 28 January owing to deteriorating security conditions and continuing violence. The report of the observer mission (see S/2012/7l, enclosure 4) that the League has made available to the Security Council clearly states that there is an armed element to the opposition, which is also responsible for a number of Violent acts. The continued presence and deployment of the observers could have helped reduce the violence and present a more accurate picture of developments, especially since the monitors had also confirmed that a great deal of information in the media is exaggerated and misleading.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“India holds those rights among the fundamental values that should be respected while ensuring the stability and security of society. India, along with its IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) partners, conveyed this message clearly to the Syrian leadership when an IBSA delegation visited Damascus in August 2011. That message was also contained in the presidential statement issued by the Security Council in August 2011 (S/PRST/2011/16), under India's presidency. We see the efforts of the League of Arab States in Syria in the light of our own support for a political resolution of the crisis.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“The resolution of this problem cannot be found in violence or armed struggle and its violent suppression. Nor can a solution be reached through prescriptions from outside. The Syrian people demand and deserve empowerment, so that a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution can be found in an atmosphere free of violence and bloodshed. Unfortunately, during the past 10 months we have witnessed an increasing level of violence that has taken a heavy toll on civilians and the security forces and has destroyed civilian infrastructure. We unequivocally and strongly condemn all Violence, irrespective of its perpetrators, no matter what justifications are proffered. We also condemn all violations of human rights and of the rights of expression and peaceful assembly.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“In that context, we welcome today's meeting and think that it provides us with a good opportunity to understand the role that the League of Arab States is playing in the resolution of the problem in Syria. The Syrian Arab Republic has historically played an important role in the Middle East by virtue of its geographic and strategic location, its diversity and the genius of its people. Developments in Syria have implications for peace and stability in the wider region. We have therefore called for a peaceful and inclusive political process to address the grievances of all sections of Syrian society since the beginning of the protests in March 2011. The problem in Syria is not merely security-related; it is primarily political and economic and emanates from the Syrian people's desire to play a greater role in shaping their destiny.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“The participation in the Council's deliberations this afternoon by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of France, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, the Minister of State and Foreign Relations of the Republic of Portugal, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Morocco and the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany testifies to the importance of the discussions and also deserves our great appreciation. Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter provides for the Council's cooperation with the regional organizations for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this meeting at the request of the League of Arab States. I also take this opportunity to welcome in our midst today the Chair of the League's Ministerial Council, the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin J assim bin J abr Al-Thani; and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil Elaraby. I would like to thank them for their comprehensive briefings on the League's efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Syria for his statement.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“The United Nations offices in the region, including the United Nations Office for West Africa, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office to the African Union should look into practical and concrete ways to strengthen the efforts of national Governments and regional institutions in order to enhance coherence and coordination. The onus is on the Council to ensure that the Libyan crisis does not further exacerbate the fragile security and socio-economic conditions in the Sahel region.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“The African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism should also be strengthened to provide for cooperation among member States and regional mechanisms. The African Union (AU) was sidelined in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The consequences of that conflict are, however, being suffered by the countries of Africa. The lesson to be learned from this is clear. The United Nations must partner with the AU in the resolution of African conflicts. With respect to the strategy for addressing the impact of the Libyan crisis on the Sahel, the United Nations must integrate its plans with the efforts of the AU. The relevant United Nations agencies should support the regional and subregional organizations and should assist them with capacity-building and in monitoring their implementation.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“Employment- intensive development programmes will go a long way towards reintegrating returnees with the local communities and preventing them from becoming an easy catch for terrorist groups. It is also necessary to support the regional initiatives of the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States. Technical support should be extended to them to develop coherent strategies for transnational problems. In that connection, we welcome the steps being taken by regional and subregional organizations such as ECOWAS, which include regional plans of action to address illicit drug trafficking, organized crime and drug abuse, and we believe that their reach should be expanded to cover all countries in the Sahel that have been affected by the Libyan conflict.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“The countries concerned should implement all legal and administrative measures to combat terrorism and organized crime in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant regional and international instruments. United Nations agencies, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, should extend technical and financial support for the implementation of those measures. At the same time, development assistance to and cooperation with the countries of the region should be expanded to support the Governments' multisectoral reintegration initiatives, with a strong focus on conflict prevention, social cohesion and protection, as well as on livelihood support for returnees.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“Most of the countries in the Sahel region have limited institutional capacity and resources to deal with such a multitude of problems. In addition, several problems, such as the proliferation of arms, terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, border management and others, have a regional dimension and need to be tackled through regional cooperation. We therefore support the recommendations made by the assessment team and believe that a comprehensive strategy needs to be developed and implemented at the national, regional and international levels. The primary focus of such a strategy should be to support the capacity-building of national institutions in the security and socio-economic fields.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“In a relatively short period of time, the countries of the Sahel region have had to contend with an influx of nearly half a million returnees, as well as with a large inflow of arms and ammunition. Given that each returnee supported in excess of seven individuals back home, some 3 million people have lost their source of livelihood. The loss of remittances and high unemployment among young people have further exacerbated food insecurity and the nutrition crisis. As the report notes, in some areas terrorist groups, including Al-Qaida, are filling the humanitarian vacuum. Additionally, the loss of tourism, the suspension of investment, increased expenditure on defence and the strain on basic social services such as health and education have all stretched the resources of Governments in the region.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“Like others, I want to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. I would also like to place on record our appreciation for the Secretary-General's initiatives to depute an integrated technical assessment team to study the impact of the Libyan crisis on the Sahel region for the mission's comprehensive report (see S/2012/42). Military operations carried out ostensibly for the protection of civilians have clearly resulted in millions of civilians in West and Central Africa and the Maghreb being adversely affected. The report has brought out in considerable detail the multidimensional adverse impact of the conflict in the security, economic and humanitarian areas.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6709 (2012) · source
“As the first non-Arab country to have recognized Palestine, in 1988, India remains convinced that Palestine meets all criteria for United Nations membership, as set out in the United Nations Charter, and deserves to become a full-fledged member of the Organization. We hope that the Security Council will support Palestine's application for membership in the United Nations sooner than later. In conclusion, let me reiterate India's support for the Quartet's efforts to find a lasting resolution for the Israel-Palestinian issues, based on the two-State solution. India stands ready to play its role in the Council's collective endeavour to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“That support was reiterated to the Palestinian leadership last week when our Minister for External Affairs visited Ramallah. India also remains committed to continuing its development cooperation with Palestine through direct budgetary support, training of personnel in various areas, annual contributions to UNRWA and projects under the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund. Palestine is recognized by more than two thirds of the membership of the United Nations. That was clearly demonstrated by the overwhelming vote in Paris on 31 October 2011 in favour of Palestine's membership in UNESCO.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“In such collective efforts, we must respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries. It is important that the grievances of the people be addressed through dialogue and negotiations rather than through resort to arms. No action should be taken from outside that might exacerbate the problems and give rise to extremism. India has been steadfast in its support for the Palestinian people's struggle 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, pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“We condemn all attacks that cause harm to the civilian population and damage civilian infrastructure. For a comprehensive and durable peace in the region, other issues relating to the Arab lands remaining under occupation are also important. For the Middle East peace process to succeed, progress must also be made on the Lebanese and Syrian tracks. Those critical issues must not be lost sight of amid the unprecedented social and political upheaval that the region is witnessing. In fact, developments in the region call for consolidation of the collective efforts of the international community to assist the countries in undertaking inclusive political processes and implementing reforms to meet the legitimate aspirations of their people.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Poverty and aid dependency have increased, and demands for emergency services like health, water, sanitation, education and temporary shelter have overstretched the resources of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). There is an urgent need to further ease restrictions on humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip. Established channels for such supplies should be used even as the capacity of such channels is improved. Intra-Palestinian reconciliation is an important issue that needs no emphasis. We support the efforts of the Palestinian leadership to expedite implementation of the reconciliation agreement reached last year between the Palestinian factions. It is also necessary that all violence come to an end.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Settlement activities have also exacerbated the humanitarian problems of the Palestinian people in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Because more than 43 per cent of the West Bank is outside the control of the Palestinian Authority, the Palestinian people have been deprived of access to their natural resources and prevented from undertaking their rightful economic, social and cultural activities. The situation has resulted in a large number of Palestinian people losing their homes and access to their farms and their livelihoods. Settlement activities have also led to violence and have aggravated social tension between settlers and the Palestinian population. We therefore reiterate our call for Israel to stop all settlement activities. In Gaza, the blockade and restrictions on exports continue to have far-reaching consequences.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“We believe that such engagements need to become more serious and purposeful with a view to resolving the issues in a time-bound manner. To realize the Quartet's time frame for reaching an agreement by the end of the year, it is necessary for Israel to completely stop settlement activities. Continuing settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, besides being illegal under international law, are undermining the efforts of the international community to resolve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict on the basis of the two-State solution. Several reports, including those of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, clearly indicate that the increasing trend of settlement activities in Palestinian lands is not compatible with the two-State solution.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“The steps included a preparatory meeting between the parties within a month and a commitment of the parties to submit their preliminary proposals on territory and security within three months, to make substantive progress within six months, and to hold a donor conference and to reach an agreement on the final status issues by the end of 2012. During the last four months, the Quartet engaged with the parties separately, met with them several times and sought proposals on security and the border. Those actions were followed by a series of meetings in Amman this month under the auspices of King Abdullah II. While the prospect of direct talks has remained elusive, it is encouraging that the parties have remained engaged in those processes.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome you, Mr. President, to the Security Council and to thank you for presiding over this meeting. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing, as well His Excellency Mr. Ron Prosor, Permanent Representative of Israel, and His Excellency Mr. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine, for their statements. Today's open debate is taking place at a crucial time when the international community is engaged with Israel and Palestine to restart direct peace talks. On 23 September - the day when President Mahmoud Abbas filed an application with the Secretary-General for Palestine's for membership in the United Nations - the Quartet issued a statement proposing a series of steps to restart the peace process (see SG/2178).”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, let me state that my delegation sees an urgent need to move towards approaches that are nationally driven and sustainable and that can garner the requisite political and popular support in conflict and post-conflict countries for United Nations assistance in justice and the rule-of-law fields to be fruitful and enduring. There is also a need for a more comprehensive and joint approach among United Nations entities to support the rule of law in line with national priorities and plans. At the same time, a reformed Security Council that conforms to the contemporary geopolitical realities is essential if efforts at global norm-making - in the case of justice and rule-of-law challenges in post-conflict situations - are to succeed.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“The synergies across the board in the United Nations system are important and need to be reflected in the implementation of mandates. In that connection, the onus is essentially on the Council to ensure that it respects the mandates of other United Nations bodies, rather than encroaching on them. The Council should also resist the temptation to have recourse to its Chapter VII powers and, instead, promote justice and the rule of law in countries on its agenda through peaceful means under Chapter VI of the Charter.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“United Nations officials must also adhere to their mandates and not take unto themselves the task of propagating one or another line of thinking on what and how laws should be framed and implemented at the national level. That is a matter that is outside the United Nations domain and lies squarely with national authorities. It is necessary that the mandates for United Nations missions generated by the Council be focused and duly prioritized. There have been instances where Council mandates are interpreted in a broad manner and, at times, without consultations with the host Government. For the effective functioning of the United Nations missions, particularly given the limited resources they have, it is essential that those aspects be given due consideration at the time that mandates are generated, as well as during their implementation.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“There are some basic principles accepted universally, but beyond that it is clear that there is no one single approach to the rule of law. In that context, it is important to note that, to address the diversity prevailing in rule of law approaches in different countries around the world, the Statute of the International Court of Justice emphasizes the representation of major civilizations and principal legal systems of the world when it comes to the composition of the Court. In conflict and post-conflict situations, it is important that United Nations officials on the ground realize that their role is to assist the country concerned; it is not a matter of leadership.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“It is important to ensure national ownership while assisting countries in capacity- and institution-building, including in the area of the rule of law. Adequate resources should be made available to United Nations missions, and there need be no hurry to withdraw them so long as national authorities request their continued presence. To ensure transparency, fairness and adherence to the rule of law in the United Nations system, it is necessary that the mandate of one organ of the United Nations should not be infringed upon or be duplicated by its other organs. It is also necessary to support and further encourage those institutional policies and processes that ensure a just and effective international order based on the rule of law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“Such assistance should be based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, namely, respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference. The objective should be to build national institutions that are capable of meeting the legitimate aspirations of the population and addressing their grievances. There is no one model to fit all conflict and post-conflict situations. United Nations assistance must therefore have flexibility to adapt assistance to specific situations. The value systems and sensibilities of the societies concerned should invariably be taken into account while planning for United Nations involvement and assistance. The rule of law is a principle and does not necessarily mean precepts of one particular kind.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“Compliance with rule of law standards not only facilitates the resolution of conflicts and the achievement of peace, stability and development in post-conflict situations, it also helps underprivileged people and other vulnerable sectors of society to secure justice, dignity and empowerment. Accordingly, we also support activities of United Nations agencies in assisting countries in conflict and post-conflict situations to build their capacity to ensure justice and the rule of law for all sectors of their societies. We are happy to note that the Secretariat's Rule of Law Assistance Unit is actively engaged in strengthening 12-2096] United Nations activities in promoting the rule of law, including through technical assistance and capacity- building for countries in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“To achieve that objective at the international level, the Outcome called upon all parts of the United Nations to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with their respective mandates. Strengthening the rule of law at the national level necessitates that States fulfil their obligations to observe and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all in accordance with their domestic legislation, international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other related instruments. It is also necessary to eliminate policies and practices that discriminate against women and to adopt laws and promote practices that protect the rights of women and other vulnerable sectors of society and promote gender equality.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“In the World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), which was adopted on 16 September 2005, our leaders acknowledged that good governance and the rule of law at the national and international levels were essential for sustained economic growth, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty and hunger. To achieve that objective at the national level, world leaders also recommitted themselves to actively protect and promote all human rights, the rule of law and democracy. They also recognized that those were not only interlinked and mutually reinforcing, but also belonged to the universal and indivisible core values and principles of the United Nations.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank the South African delegation for organizing today's open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/634*) on justice and the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict countries, as well as for his valuable statement. 12-2096] As the world's largest democracy and, arguably, one of its most diverse countries, India firmly believes that the rule of law is a necessary precondition for sustainable peace and development in any society. Indeed, justice and the rule of law are preconditions for the maintenance of peace and security at the international level as well.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“India is also offering 22,000 scholarships in various areas of capacity-building to African nationals during the three year period from 2011 to 2014. All those activities will enhance the AU's institutional capacity, and help the Council as well in 12-20579 dealing with African issues, in partnership with the AU.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to recall here the historic visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Addis Ababa in May 2011 to participate in the second Africa-India Forum Summit, signifying the importance of our relations with African States. Given the similarity of our objectives with those of the African Union, the Summit further deepened the India-AU development partnership, as well as peace and security cooperation. India has contributed $2 million for AMISOM operations - $1.5 million through the AU - without any caveats. India is also providing credit lines of $5 billion for the next three years to help Africa achieve its development goals. India will provide an additional $700 million for the establishment of new institutions and training programmes, in consultation with the African Union and its institutions.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Partnership should not be restricted only to the areas of the Council's convenience, but also extended to areas where there may be differences, and be based on mutual respect. This requires a mindset change in approach and demands the expansion of the permanent membership to make the Council reflective of contemporary realities and increased representation of developing countries, including those of Africa. This will not only make the Council more representative, but also enhance its ability to successfully address the challenges that the international community faces today. Conscious of the AU's role in handling African issues, not only those concerning peace and security but also those related to social and development matters, India has institutionalized its cooperation with the African Union.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur has greatly helped in the improvement of the situation there, including through community welfare programmes. If these missions are to succeed and other joint missions undertaken in the future, it is necessary that there be better understanding between the United Nations and the AU at the strategic and operational levels. The Council should be more forthcoming in extending support to the AU in the critical areas of financial resources, force multipliers and force enablers, as may be required by the missions. If cooperation between the United Nations and the AU is to be effective and enduring, it is necessary that the Council not adopt a selective approach to this cooperation.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Other steps, such as the annual dialogue between the Council and the AU Peace and Security Council, the Secretary-General's 10-year capacity-building programme for the AU, linkages between the United Nations and AU Secretariats, inter alia, are also welcome and should facilitate regular consultation. The African Union has already proven beyond any doubt its ability to address African problems. The AU High-level Implementation Panel for the Sudan has facilitated dialogue between the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We continue to support its efforts for peace and security in Darfur through the Darfur political process. Similarly, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is the mainstay of international efforts to stabilize the situation in Somalia.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We therefore support the strengthening of partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. We think that this partnership should be based on long-term strategic and operational perspectives, taking into consideration the complementarity of the strengths that the two organizations possess. Focus should be on capacity-building of the African Peace and Security Architecture so that the AU becomes a more effective and capable partner of the United Nations system. In this connection, we welcome the establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union, which should facilitate systematic and broad-based cooperation between the two organizations. We expect the Office to expeditiously establish formalized structures of interaction with different AU bodies and subregional organizations.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In this connection, it is important for us to listen to Africa and its organizations so that the Council's activities will not only be based on Africa's needs, but will also complement those of African countries and 3 organizations. Cooperation with Africa will also enable the Council to act with better understanding of the situation on the ground, which would establish Africa's ownership of the solutions and promote lasting peace and security on the African continent. Indeed, Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter recognizes the importance of regional organizations and their role in matters relating to international peace and security. The Charter also provides a broad framework for the Council's cooperation with regional organizations.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“These are also reflected in the draft resolution that is before the Council for adoption today (S/2012/25), which we have the privilege of co-sponsoring. A much as two-thirds of the active items on the Council's agenda concern Africa. About three-fourths of the Council's time is spent on African issues. It would therefore be no exaggeration to say that the success of the efforts of this Council in Africa will determine in significant measure its overall effectiveness in the implementation of its Charter- mandated role as the principal organ of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the South African delegation for organizing today's debate. I also want to put on record my sincere personal thanks to you, Madam President, and to President Jacob Zuma for presiding over this meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General and the representatives of the African Union (AU) and the subregional organizations for their valuable statements. The presence of so many high- level dignitaries from the capitals testifies to the importance of today's discussion. We appreciate the initiative of the South African delegation to organize a workshop of the interested stakeholders in preparation for today's meeting. It put in clear terms the steps that are required for enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source