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Kamboj

lines on the record: 443
first: 2022-08-08
most recent: 2023-12-20
sittings or episodes: 76
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“Can the Security Council in its present form, as a body that denies permanent representation to the entire continents of Africa and Latin America and to the world’s largest democracy, be deemed inclusive? By making five members more equal than others in this very Chamber, does the Council’s normative framework eliminate inequality or tend to perpetuate it? Will we be able to credibly improve the Council’s effectiveness at any stage, when it is a fact that we do not even have a time frame for concluding the long-running discussions on Security Council reform? Can we actually be futureproofing trust for sustaining peace through the Council until we arrive at credible answers to those core questions? Reforming the Security Council is the fundamental first step towards futureproofing trust for sustaining peace.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is wonderful to see you, Madam, in the President’s chair. Let me extend our congratulations on the first ever Swiss presidency of the Security Council. We also thank your delegation for organizing today’s open debate on a very interesting topic, “Futureproofing trust for sustaining peace”. The three key issues raised in the presidency’s concept note for today’s debate (S/2023/283, annex) are, first, inclusion through the equal and meaningful participation of all stakeholders; secondly, normative frameworks that eliminate inequalities and thirdly, facts that draw on the potential of new technologies to improve the Council’s effectiveness. From our delegation’s perspective, if we are to futureproof or secure the future, we need to draw the right lessons from history first and foremost.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Reform is the need of the day, and I am confident that the Global South in particular shares India’s determination to persevere”. (S/PV.9220, p.6) Multilateral institutions rarely die. They simply fade into irrelevance. Once upon a time there was a very long distance between the Model United Nations roleplay in colleges and universities and the real world. Is that distance shrinking? Lastly, this forum has today heard some mischievous remarks by a Permanent Representative arising purely out of ignorance and lack of understanding about the basic facts of decolonization. I will not be wasting the time of the Council in responding to those remarks. Our advice to that delegation is to please refer to the numerous rights of reply that we have expressed in the past.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, I am happy to note that the recent report of the Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism has recognized the inevitability of reform of the Security Council and has called for renewed effort in that direction. To quote from the report, “the Summit of the Future is an opportunity to reaffirm our common commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and announce a Charter review conference focused on Security Council reform”. This past September, the General Assembly heard a similar call for reform from more than 70 global leaders. As my Minister for External Affairs said during the Council’s open debate held on 14 December 2022, “Our Common Agenda and the Summit of the Future will deliver results only if they respond to the growing calls for reformed multilateralism.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our starting premise must be widening the representation of this core institution, the Security Council, to more developing countries to ensure its effectiveness and credibility. If we continue to perpetuate the 1945 anachronistic mindset, we will continue to lose the faith that our people have in the United Nations. India was a founding signatory to the Charter on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco. Seventy-seven years later, when we see the world’s largest democracy, along with entire continents of Africa and Latin America, being kept out of global decision-making, we rightly call for a major course correction.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As made clear in Article 109 of the Charter, the latter was never intended to be cast in stone for perpetuity, which is why it contains a recommendation that a general review conference of the Charter should be held before the tenth session of the General Assembly. Seventy-seven years later, we are no closer to making that a reality. Thirdly, can we practice effective multilateralism by defending a Charter that makes five nations more equal than others and provides each of those five the power to ignore the collective will of the remaining 188 Member States? How much longer will we keep embellishing the idea of effective multilateralism, with the intent of reforming multilateralism with only words and mere lip service?”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Moreover, significant global challenges such as terrorism, radicalism, climate justice and climate action, disruptive non-State actors, debt and several geopolitical contestations continue to undermine global peace and security. Given that context, today’s debate should address three pressing questions. First, can we practice multilateralism effectively in the twenty-first century through a body that celebrates the principle of “to the victor belong the spoils”, privileged more than three generations ago? Secondly, can we actually promote effective multilateralism by defending a Charter of the United Nations where two of the permanent members have not been able to even get their names changed?”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We thank the Russian Federation for having organized this timely open debate on a topic of growing relevance. I also thank the briefers for their insights. There are two key aspects to the title of today’s debate: promoting effective multilateralism and doing so, as the President terms it, through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Even as we debate this issue and would like effective multilateralism to prevail, we are collectively aware of the inadequacies of the multilateral system, which has failed to respond to contemporary challenges, whether it be the coronavirus disease pandemic or the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“With our long- standing commitment to global non-proliferation, we have established a strong legal and regulatory system in India to implement the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004) and our other international obligations. The pursuit of the prevention of the unregulated trade in conventional weapons and related dual-use goods and technologies cannot restrict, and should not prejudice, the legitimate right of States to engage in the arms trade for self-defence and in pursuit of their foreign policy and national security interests. It is therefore important to strike a balance between the obligations of exporters and importers without unduly hampering the legitimate trade in conventional arms.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, India is a member of three of the multilateral export control regimes on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, related materials, equipment and technologies, including the Wassenaar Arrangement, which deals with export controls for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. India has strong and effective national export controls governing the transfer of conventional weapons, which conform to the highest international standards, and we remain committed to preventing the illegal transfer of conventional weapons. India has undertaken robust national efforts through the appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks to address conventional ammunition management from the point of manufacture to its disposal or use.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“We have been consistent in stressing the importance of addressing the rapid evolution of proliferation risks due to new and emerging technologies, particularly access to weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials, equipment and technology by terrorist groups and other non-State actors. As a responsible member of the international community and a significant importer and exporter of arms, India is a party to major international instruments, such as the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, among others. India also supports the Programme of Action on Small Arms, as well as the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and the United Nations Report on Military Expenditures.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“For example, the increase in the volume and quantity of small arms acquired by terrorist organizations time and again reminds us that they cannot exist without the sponsorship or support of States. In our context, we face the serious challenge of the cross-border supply of illicit weapons using drones, which cannot be possible without active support from the authorities in control of those territories. The international community should condemn such behaviour and hold such States accountable for their misdeeds. For its part, India has accorded a high importance to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on non-proliferation.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“The export of weapons and military equipment in violation of international law, exacerbating geopolitical tensions, cannot be ignored. All signatories and parties to, and members of, international instruments, treaties and organizations on disarmament, arms control and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials, equipment and technology must strive to fulfil their obligations in a transparent manner. The quantum of those threats multiplies when certain States with dubious proliferation credentials, in view of their masked proliferation networks and deceptive procurement practices of sensitive goods and technologies, collude with terrorists and other non-State actors.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the delegation of the Russian Federation for organizing today’s open debate. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Nakamitsu for her briefing. The illicit transfer and illegal diversion of arms, including conventional arms and ammunition, small arms and light weapons, as well as weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials, equipment and technology, to non-State actors, including armed and terrorist groups, pose serious threats to international peace and security. The unravelling of the global disarmament architecture and landmark arms control agreements raise deep concerns about the edifice built up over several decades and the uncertainties that lie on the road ahead.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“India has been supporting several African countries through development partnerships, capacity-building, including of security forces and institutions, scholarships, vocational training and knowledge-sharing and providing preferred market access to African products, among other efforts. India will continue to do its utmost to support our African brethren in their quest for sustainable peace, and as our Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Jaishankar, has aptly said, “In India, you will always find a friend willing to stand with you through thick and thin”.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Major donors, particularly developed countries and the international financial institutions, should ramp up their official development assistance commitments and eliminate barriers to concessional financing to Africa’s economies so that they can achieve the goals enshrined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Lastly, for the sake of the Council’s credibility, it is important that Africa have permanent representation in its decision-making. In every debate on issues in these areas pertaining to Africa in the Security Council, India has consistently called for ensuring that Africa’s aspirations, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, are honoured. The Council must move meaningfully beyond mere lip service to address Africa’s core concerns.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is important to strengthen the capacities of national, regional and subregional responses to terrorism in Africa through capacity-building, training and the provision of equipment and sustainable financial support, bilaterally as well as multilaterally. Initiatives such as the African Union Transition Mission to Somalia, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique and the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram need more robust support from the Security Council and the international community. Fifthly, peacebuilding efforts in Africa must be strengthened.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“A deeper understanding of conflicts in Africa that best responds to their local wisdom, as well as the development of a sense of ownership, is a critical factor in resolving such conflicts and achieving lasting peace. Thirdly, the Security Council should fully leverage the comparative advantage of Africa’s regional and subregional organizations to resolve prolonged conflicts. Collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union, and with subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Southern African Development Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, has always yielded positive results. Fourthly, terrorism has to be contained, given that it is the biggest security threat in Africa.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“First, inclusive politics, well-established governance structures and decentralized Administrations are critical elements in nation-building, and those processes can be long and complex, particularly for countries ravaged by centuries of colonial rule. It is important to recognize the primacy of national Governments and authorities in identifying and driving priorities, strategies and activities for sustaining peace and development and for avoiding relapses into conflict. Secondly, we need to acknowledge and accept African leadership and Africa-driven solutions to Africa’s problems, which as I understand it was stated in as many words by the President of Mozambique yesterday at a meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission. Trying an external one-size-fits-all solution is a sure-fire recipe for failure.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating the delegation of Mozambique on a very successful presidency, as well as on organizing today’s debate. I also thank the briefers and speakers for their useful insights. Several countries in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, Central Africa and the Horn of Africa, continue to be conflict-ridden as a result of factors that are driven by chronic political instability, ethnic divisions and exploitation by terrorist and armed groups. External factors also play a role in fuelling such conflicts, and that continues to be a matter of deep concern. We therefore all need to come together to support Africa’s efforts to silence the guns by end of the decade. In that regard, I would like to make six points.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to reiterate once again that security and stability in Afghanistan will continue to be our priority, and India will continue to speak out in support of the Afghan people. Peace and stability in Afghanistan are critical imperatives that all of us need to collectively strive for. India will continue to play its constructive role in pursuit of that objective. The interests of the Afghan people will always be at the core of all our efforts.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“We have also assisted UNODC by supplying medical aid, blankets and female hygiene kits, as per their requirement. Thirdly, India appreciates and supports the work being done by the United Nations in Afghanistan. We actively took part in finalizing the draft of the current mandate of UNAMA after the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban in 2021. We are ready to work with the Secretary-General in his efforts to find progress on the situation in Afghanistan. Fourthly, we are particularly concerned about increasing attempts to remove women from public life in Afghanistan. We call for women and minorities to be included in Afghanistan’s future and their rights to be fully respected.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“In response to the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people and in response to the urgent appeals made by the United Nations, India has dispatched several shipments of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. We are committed to continuing our help to the Afghan people going forward. In that regard, we have provided several shipments of humanitarian assistance, including 40,000 metric tons of wheat, 65 tons of medical aid and 28 tons of other relief material. Recently, we also sent approximately 5,000 units of stationary items and winter clothing for primary school students of Habibia High School in Kabul. In addition, we are also partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for the welfare and rehabilitation of the drug-user population in Afghanistan, especially among Afghan women.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“In accordance with the resolution, we expect that the territory of Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts, specifically terrorist individuals and entities proscribed by the Security Council. It also means acting against drug trafficking. Resolution 2593 (2021) also outlines the need for the formation of a truly inclusive and representative Government structure that represents all sections of Afghan society, respects the rights of all Afghans and ensures equal rights for women, girls and members of minority groups, including their access to education. Secondly, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains deeply distressing. The dire situation has been highlighted by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General as well.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Roza Otunbayeva, for her briefing and civil society briefer Zubaida Akbar for her remarks. As a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, and given our strong historical and civilizational linkages to the Afghan people, India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country. In the interest of time, however, I shall be brief, limiting myself to four points only. First, the collective approach of the international community has been articulated in resolution 2593 (2021) of August 2021, which was adopted under India’s presidency of the Security Council.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“My delegation considers it unworthy to even respond to such malicious and false propaganda. Rather, our focus is where it shall always be — positive and forward-looking. Today’s discussion is critically important to strengthen our collective efforts to accelerate the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. We respect the topic of the debate and recognize the importance of time. As such, our focus shall remain on topic. I conclude by reiterating India’s firm commitment to contributing further to the normative and practical aspects of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“India also supports increasing the deployment of women protection advisers for effective monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on sexual violence in conflicts. Fourthly, terrorism and violent extremism continue to be the biggest violators of human rights and a persistent threat to global peace and security. Needless to say, women and girls suffer invariably and disproportionately. Violence against women and girls perpetrated by terrorists remains rampant. That deserves the strongest condemnation and calls for the adoption of a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of terrorism. Before I conclude, let me dismiss the frivolous, baseless and politically motivated remarks made by the representative of Pakistan regarding the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, women police officers and peacekeepers play an indispensable role in furthering the women and peace and security agenda in post-conflict situations. India welcomes efforts towards a Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy that leads to an increase in the deployment of women peacekeepers. In January 2023, India deployed a platoon of women peacekeepers in Abyei as part of the Indian battalion in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei. That was our single largest deployment of women peacekeepers since 2007, when India was the first country to deploy all- women formed police units in Liberia. Those initiatives are reflective of our intent to increase significantly the number of women in peacekeeping contingents and our commitment to the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Digital technologies have enormous potential to empower women by providing women greater access to education, finance, credit, social services, the marketplace and employment. Secondly, the United Nations and regional organizations must assist national authorities, upon their request, in developing capabilities to strengthen their national legal frameworks and related institutional structures for ensuring accountability and fighting the impunity of those perpetrating violence against women. Member States should also be provided support for capacity-building in post-conflict situations in order to meaningfully and institutionally address the inequalities and violence faced by women and to ensure their full participation in decision-making. A focus on women in peacebuilding efforts is absolutely crucial.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“First, Member States must provide a conducive environment for the participation and inclusion of women in political processes and decision-making. To foster such an enabling environment, the principles of democracy, pluralism and the rule of law are essential prerequisites. In that context, as the Council is aware, we have been emphasizing the importance of an inclusive and representative governance in Afghanistan, with the meaningful participation of women, in accordance with resolution 2593 (2021). While supporting political participation, we must also equally focus in a holistic manner on the socioeconomic empowerment of women, including their access to credit, finance and technology.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“For the first time, it recognized that women are disproportionately affected by violence and that their participation in peace processes is indispensable for forging lasting peace and security. Over the years, we have seen a strengthening of the normative framework of the women and peace and security agenda. However, women are still routinely underrepresented in, and excluded from, formal peace processes, political dialogues and peacebuilding. The gender perspective is still neglected in conflict prevention, recovery and reconstruction. It is our collective responsibility to take the women and peace and security journey forward at a pace that fully harnesses its transformative potential. Four issues are particularly relevant in that regard.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I congratulate Mozambique for its presidency of the Security Council for this month and for convening this debate on the eve of International Women’s Day. I also thank Ms. Bahous, Ms. Diop and Ms. Spoljaric Egger for their insights on the topic of today’s discussion. The cultural ethos of India has taught its people to regard our planet Earth as a mother. As a nation with a strong civilizational character rooted in women’s empowerment and equal participation in social and economic life, we strongly believe that the progress of women is the very basis for the empowerment of a nation. We all agree that resolution 1325 (2000) was pathbreaking, as it ushered in a gendered perspective to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Oversimplifying the causes of conflict will not help to resolve them and cannot justify extreme policy measures. Climate change is more about development and less about peace and security. Choosing to address that issue in non-mandated forums, especially those in which all members do not participate on an equal footing, may undermine the larger cause of securing climate justice.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcomed the setting up of the loss and damage financial facility in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and the inclusion of issues surrounding a sustainable lifestyle. The operationalization of that fund needs to be expedited so that the most vulnerable developing countries are equally compensated. Finally, given the history and backdrop of unkept promises on financial commitments, is it not ironic that developing countries are expected to bear the brunt of everything — the burden of developing climate resilience, industrialization without carbonizing, grappling with adverse climate events and lifting millions out of poverty, all at the same time — while also managing disruptions and uncertainties in global supply chains?”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“What we need now is to enhance action on all important policies that address climate change, including by fulfilling commitments on climate finance and technology transfer. Secondly, with a coastline of approximately 7,500 kilometres and several groups of islands located far away from its mainland, India is cognizant of the adverse impacts of sea level rise. However, it is our considered submission that the Security Council is not the place to address climate-change-related issues or even sea level rise. We have repeatedly underlined that there exists little scientific correlation or evidence of the impact of climate change on peace and security. The most equitable architecture in which to combat climate change is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change process, in which each Member State has an equally important stake.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Allow me to congratulate Malta on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. We also thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate on this important issue. We express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and all the briefers for their valuable input. I will make two quick points. First, small island developing States (SIDS) are at the forefront of the challenge of climate change and sea level rise and bear the brunt of a global problem to which they did not contribute. Adaptation to climate change remains one of the highest priorities for SIDS. Reducing the vulnerabilities of SIDS and strengthening their resilience to climate change should be the collective responsibility of the international community.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of Japan good luck in the month of January. On behalf of the Council, I would also like to express the sincere appreciation of the Council to the five outgoing members, namely, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway. I commend their hard work and contributions during their terms on the Security Council. The meeting rose at 10.05 a.m.”
2022-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9234 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2671 (2022). As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of December, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of India to the members of the Council and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, including the technical support team, conference service officers, interpreters, verbatim reporters and security staff.”
2022-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9234 (2022) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/986, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/887, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. 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 of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2022-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9234 (2022) · source
“We also note the proactive engagement of partners in the region in support of Haiti. The Haitian people continue to suffer from the effects of a multidimensional crisis that unfortunately has been prolonged for decades. Today more than ever, they require the unwavering support of the international community. India enjoys long-standing relations with Haiti and its people. In the past, we have contributed to capacity-building and training initiatives in the country, and today too we stand ready to continue our support to the people of Haiti in their efforts to emerge from the current challenging situation. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Any decision on the deployment of a regional security mechanism should be carefully thought out, taking into consideration experience from the past, including that of United Nations missions. The multifaceted political, security and economic crisis in Haiti demands all Haitian stakeholders to engage in meaningful negotiations. There is an urgent need to arrive at a consensus on a political road map for holding of the long-due elections. The Haitian parties also need to ensure that the process is both inclusive and legitimate. In the long term, institutional stability, good governance and the rule of law are essential to preventing a relapse of the current phase of the political impasse. In that regard, we commend the facilitating role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Given that dire situation, the need of the hour is for the international community and United Nations agencies to enhance their humanitarian assistance. Clearly, the situation demands sustained attention of the Security Council. However, the immediate priority has to be to reign in the criminal gangs and to bring a semblance of order, particularly in the capital city, Port-au-Prince. In that regard, we welcome the security assistance being extended by countries in the region. We hope that those steps will help the Haitian National Police authorities in addressing the persistent, destabilizing criminal activities perpetrated by armed gangs. The capacity- building needs of the Haitian National Police also need particular attention.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“As we heard from all the briefers today, it is a matter of concern that the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti has not seen any significant improvement since the adoption of resolution 2653 (2022) in October. The security situation has worsened owing to the impunity with which armed groups and criminal networks are having a free run. The killings of civilians, kidnappings and other human rights violations have increased. There have been high-profile killings as well, including of a former presidential candidate. Access to health care and essential services, including water, food, sanitation and supply services, has remained limited. Fuel shortages are negatively impacting every aspect of society. The outbreak of the cholera epidemic has further aggravated the situation. The response capacity of the health system is under strain.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“I thank the representative of France for her kind sentiments. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Helen La Lime, as well as Ambassador Michel Biang, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti, and civil society briefer Mr. Kim Ives, for their remarks. I welcome the presence of Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in today’s meeting. I also deeply appreciate the presence here today of Ambassador Bob Rae of Canada in his capacity as Chair of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Ives for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear introductory remarks by the Deputy Secretary- General, Her Excellency Ms. Amina Mohammed, and briefings by Ms. La Lime, Mr. Ives and Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti. I warmly welcome the Deputy Secretary-General, to whom I now give the floor.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Canada, the Dominican Republic and Haiti to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti, and Mr. Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti; and Mr. Kim Ives, Editor, Haiti Liberté. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2670 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/983, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 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 of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“Political leaders should be released and allowed to resume political activities. The United Nations system should assist the parties in dialogue so that the state of emergency comes to an end and the country returns to the democratic path. It is therefore important to carefully weigh actions by the Council. Quiet and constructive diplomacy is the desirable recourse for seeking constructive and enduring solutions in Myanmar. The consequences of instability will affect neighbouring countries the most, and it is therefore important to consider their views and perspectives seriously. In view of those concerns and our firm commitment to the democratic process and the well-being of the people in Myanmar, India has decided to abstain in the voting on the resolution. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source