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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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“The United Nations-led UNFCCC, which has a near-universal membership, has been the main driver over the years to take us all collectively forward, guided by principles and provisions agreed to by all. It is because of those principles and provisions that the fight against climate change has been meaningful. It represents a balanced, global, democratic effort, where there are concrete commitments from developed countries, as well as the genuine requirements of developing countries, as reflected in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) based on certain fundamental principles, foremost among which is common but differentiated responsibility and respective capability. India announced its updated NDCs after COP26.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“Moreover, there is no common, widely accepted methodology for assessing the links among climate change, conflict and fragility, as they are highly context-specific. Even the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that non-climatic factors are the dominant drivers of existing intra-State violent conflicts, and, while in some assessed regions, extreme weather and climate events have had a small, adverse impact on their length, severity or frequency, the statistical association is weak. The same report mentions that violent conflicts in the near term will be driven by socioeconomic conditions and governance more than by climate change. Thirdly, we reiterate the pre-eminence of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as the forum for addressing climate change and attendant issues.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“First, India has consistently held a principled position on attempts to securitize climate change. Linking climate change to security would only intensify the historical injustice towards developing countries, which are already at the receiving end of the environmental crisis. We are committed to climate action and climate justice, and we consider climate justice to be integral to the discourse on climate action. Secondly, we recognize the fact that climate change may have aggravated existing instability in certain parts of Africa. But the oversimplification of causes of conflict will not help in resolving them; worse, it can be misleading. Morphing localized law and order situations into international peace and security issues only serves to distort the narrative on climate change.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“On the sidelines of COP26, the Indian Prime Minister also introduced Mission LiFE — Lifestyle For Environment — as an international mass movement towards mindful and deliberate utilization, instead of mindless and destructive consumption, to protect and preserve the environment. India’s experience may be relevant in the African context as it embarks on its own energy transitions. The International Solar Alliance, spearheaded jointly by India and France, is an important platform, which has a majority of African countries as members and has promoted the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies. In recent years, clean and green energy have increasingly driven India’s development programmes in Africa and beyond. On the specific issue of climate and security, allow me to make the following three points.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“Significant development projects, such as drinking-water schemes to irrigation, rural solar electrification, power plants, transmission lines, cement, sugar and textile factories, technology parks, railway infrastructure, et cetera, have contributed towards the socioeconomic development of Africa. India remains committed to its partnership with Africa in its journey towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063. India is second to none when it comes to climate action. Our Prime Minister made ambitious commitments at the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow over and above the commitments made earlier.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“Any discussion on climate change cannot do justice by ignoring that basic historic truth. The deep bonds of solidarity between India and Africa represent a defining partnership of the global South, one that has been forged over several decades, strengthened by long-standing trade and diaspora linkages, shared struggles against colonialism and common development challenges. Today that partnership is anchored on supporting the efforts of African States in their pursuit of comprehensive socioeconomic development, always guided by Africa’s own priorities. Since 2015, India has extended concessional loans worth more than $12.3 billion to various projects in Africa. We completed 197 important projects, and we are currently executing 65 projects, while 81 projects are being positively considered.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, for holding today’s debate. I also thank Mrs. Pobee, Mr. Gahouma- Bekale and Mr. Youssef for their briefings. Representatives will perhaps agree with me that the maximum impact of the climate crisis is being borne by the poorest countries and the most vulnerable communities, which have contributed the least to the climate crisis; they also lack the financing, technology and capacity to significantly alter the status quo. That is more evident in Africa than on any other continent. Africa and the countries in the global South have suffered not only due to colonialism in the past, but also in terms of the exploitation of natural resources that fuelled the economic progress, industrial revolution and scientific advancement of the Western world.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“will stand in solidarity with [Africa’s] endeavours, in transparency, with respect and on the principle of equality. We will speak for you, and with you.””
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“India believes that Africa’s rise is essential for true multipolarity in the global order to which we are committed. We have always worked with Africa in accordance with Africa’s priorities, both through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. Even as we meet our own development targets, this tradition of South- South solidarity continues to strengthen. For India, partnership with Africa is and will remain a top priority. In enunciating his 10 guiding principles in an address to the Ugandan parliament in 2018, the Prime Minister of India said, “... if this is to be an age when the light of opportunity dawns on all humans; if this is a time when our planet has a more hopeful future; then all of this magnificent continent of Africa must walk in step with the rest of the world. India ...”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Sixthly, the Security Council needs to move way beyond mere lip service to meet Africa’s concerns. Africa’s continuing denial of representation in the permanent category of membership in the Council is a historical injustice that needs to be corrected sooner rather than later. India has consistently called for urgent Security Council reforms to ensure that Africa’s aspirations, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, are honoured. India and Africa share a unique, historical and time-tested friendship. Since the 1960s, Indian peacekeepers have so far served in 22 missions in Africa. Currently, Indian peacekeepers are serving in eight peacekeeping missions on the African continent. India has also contributed to the training and capacity- building of peacekeepers from Africa.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Major donors, in particular developed countries and the international financial institutions, should ramp up their overseas development assistance commitments and eliminate barriers to concessional financing to the economies of Africa so that they can indeed achieve the development goals enshrined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well as Agenda 2063. Fifthly, United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions in Africa need to be appropriately mandated and resourced. Our experience in peacekeeping in Africa shows that such missions often struggle to implement ambitious yet underresourced mandates. Furthermore, peacekeeping missions should have a clear and well-thought-out exit strategy, prepared in consultation with national and regional stakeholders.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the Security Council needs to work with the African Union Peace and Security Council to strengthen financing mechanisms for African Union-led peace support operations that have been authorized by the Security Council. We endorse the Secretary- General’s call to support African Union-led peace support operations and regional counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing, including through assessed contributions. Fourthly, peacebuilding initiatives in Africa deserve the unwavering attention of the international community.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“In the Sahel and throughout the Lake Chad basin region, as well as in Somalia and beyond, African States face persistent threats of terrorism from groups affiliated with Al-Qaida and Da’esh. National and regional security forces are the prime responders in efforts to combat terrorism. However, capacity constraints and lack of financial resources have become major impediments in the fight against terrorism. Initiatives such as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force, the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique and the Multinational Joint Task Force need more encouragement from the international community.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“My country supports enhancement of cooperation between the United Nations and AU that could mutually benefit both organizations in a meaningful way. In this context, let me flag the following issues for the Security Council’s consideration. First, the activities of the United Nations, the African Union and subregional organizations should complement each other, while keeping their respective core mandates intact. Collective efforts should be geared towards regional diplomacy, mediation, reconciliation and security sector reforms in order to secure lasting peace on the continent. Secondly, terrorist outfits, like armed groups, deserve the Council’s priority attention in its response to addressing security threats confronting Africa today.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“The Council will agree that no one can understand Africa better than our African brothers and sisters themselves. History has shown us that offering external solutions to African problems without African involvement has not served the interests of the African people. Meaningful and effective engagement with African subregional organizations and mechanisms should therefore constitute an integral component of United Nations-AU cooperation. The East African Community, 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, inter alia, have also bolstered the efforts of the African Union in preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Gabon for organizing today’s debate on such a significant topic. I also thank the Secretary-General for his invaluable insights. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is a cardinal principle of the maintenance of international peace and security, enshrined in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The Charter also provides a broad framework for the Security Council’s cooperation with the regional organizations. That partnership assumes further significance in the context of Africa, considering that more than half of the issues on the Council’s agenda and nearly 70 per cent of Chapter VII mandate resolutions pertain to Africa. The fact that peace and security are an important pillar of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU) has further strengthened that cooperation.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“India would also like to reiterate the importance of addressing the proliferation of nuclear and missile technologies related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in our region. Those linkages have an adverse impact on peace and security in the region, including in India. We therefore reiterate our continued support for denuclearization aimed at achieving peace and security in the Korean peninsula. The Council is well aware that the global South has already been disproportionately affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation and related challenges. It is therefore important to continue to make every effort to maintain peace and security. Ensuring peace and security on the Korean peninsula is in our collective interest, and going forward we will continue to support dialogue and diplomacy as the way to resolve the issues there.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing on the latest developments in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We have noted with concern the reports of ballistic- missile launches over the past week by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. They follow the country’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in March, which was discussed in the Security Council (see S/PV.9004), as well as other subsequent launches. The launches constitute a violation of the resolutions of the Security Council relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. They affect peace and security in the region and beyond. We call accordingly for the full implementation of the relevant Council resolutions related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“We therefore sincerely hope for a speedy resumption of peace talks to bring about an immediate ceasefire and resolution of the conflict. India’s position has been clear and consistent from the very beginning of the conflict. The global order is anchored in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and respect for the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of all States. The escalation of rhetoric or tension is in no one’s interests. It is important that pathways be found for a return to the negotiating table. Keeping in view the totality of the evolving situation, India decided to abstain in the voting on draft resolution S/2022/720.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“India is deeply disturbed by the recent developments in Ukraine. We have always advocated that no solution can ever be reached at the cost of human lives. We urge that all efforts be made by the parties concerned for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities. Dialogue is the only answer in settling differences and disputes, however daunting that may appear at the moment. The path to peace requires us to keep all channels of diplomacy open. India’s Prime Minister has unequivocally conveyed that in his discussions with world leaders, including the Presidents of the Russian Federation and Ukraine. So has our External Affairs Minister in his recent engagements at the General Assembly last week. India’s Prime Minister has also emphasized that this cannot be an era of war.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“India stands ready to support all diplomatic efforts to strengthen the international community’s collective commitment to resuming the negotiations and facilitating the peace process for achieving a two-State solution.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“In recognition of the current financial situation of UNRWA, we have advanced the disbursement of our 2022 contribution of $5 million to the Agency. In conclusion, I want to say that the developments in Palestine only confirm the urgent need for political dialogue between Israel and Palestine through a resumption of direct negotiations aimed at establishing a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel. We believe there is no alternative to a negotiated two-State solution, and in that context, we welcome the statement by Israel’s Prime Minister at the General Assembly last week (see A/77/PV.8) supporting such a solution.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“The unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population must be prioritized. For its part, India continues to support the Palestinian people through its bilateral development partnership, which covers wide-ranging sectors such as health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and information technology. Palestinian students and officials of the Palestine Authority are provided with scholarships every year for education and training in premier educational institutions. The scholarships are also open to Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and we are supporting grass- roots Palestinian institutions in their development initiatives. Our support also extends to UNRWA for its humanitarian services.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). India is concerned about the unfortunate loss of civilian lives and reiterates its call for a complete cessation of violence and attacks on civilians, especially women and children. Likewise, we are concerned about the recent acts of terror and incidents of violence in Israel and the West Bank. We are also aware of the tensions around Jerusalem’s holy sites owing to provocative action and rhetoric. The historical and legal status quo at Jerusalem’s holy places must be respected and upheld. Actions that the Special Coordinator identified in his briefing are also continuing. They need to stop. Palestinians continue to face severe economic and humanitarian hardships.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“The war has already resulted in the loss of countless lives and misery for people, particularly for women, children and the elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries. Let us all work together to ensure that it comes to an early end.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“We firmly believe that the global order should be anchored in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. India’s approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be human-centric. For our part, we provide both humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbours in the global South that are under economic distress, even as they stare at the escalating costs of food, fuel and fertilizer, which has been a consequential fallout of the ongoing conflict. The need of the hour is to end the conflict in Ukraine and return to the negotiating table.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“I will very briefly intervene. I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. As stated by my Minister for External Affairs in the Security Council at the previous meeting on this subject (see S/PV.9135), the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict is a matter of profound concern for the international community. India has repeatedly called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and has underscored the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. That was also stated unequivocally by Prime Minister Modi during his meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tashkent.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“A broad-based, inclusive and representative formation is necessary for long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan. Peace and security in Afghanistan are critical imperatives for which all of us need to collectively strive. India will continue to play its role in the pursuit of that objective. The interests of the Afghan people will continue to be at the heart of our efforts in Afghanistan.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We recently seized large shipments of drugs on our high seas and at our ports. As we just heard from Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, the reports issued by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime are indeed concerning. Illicit drug traders and terrorists have a symbiotic relationship. That is another area in which we need to closely cooperate and work together to build up more effective and efficient networks so that we can strongly act against such illegitimate networks. Those networks and groups operate in a way that need to be understood, identified, tracked and ultimately disrupted. We need to further strengthen such cooperation. On the political front, India continues to call for an inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan that represents all sections of Afghan society.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We strongly condemn the recent attack on Gurudwara Dashmesh Pita Sahib Ji in Kabul on 18 June. Terrorist attacks on the places of worship of the minority community and the targeting of the innocent civilian population continue to be a matter of serious concern. The recent attack outside the Russian Embassy is equally condemnable. Our collective approach was articulated in resolution 2593 (2021), which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts and specifically mentions the terrorist individuals proscribed by the Security Council, including Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. India notes the useful role that the United Nations has played. Drug trafficking is another menace for the region.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“As a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country. Our approach is guided by the expectations of the international community, set forth in resolution 2593 (2021) and reiterated in subsequent pronouncements of the Security Council. They include ensuring that the territory of Afghanistan is not used to launch terrorist attacks against other countries, forming a truly inclusive and representative Government, combating terrorism and drug trafficking and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities. India closely monitors the security situation in Afghanistan and is actively engaged with the international community on issues related to Afghanistan.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“In order to closely monitor and coordinate the efforts of various stakeholders for the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and in continuation of our engagement with the Afghan people, an Indian technical team has also been deployed at our Embassy in Kabul. As always, our approach to Afghanistan will be guided by our historical friendship and our special relationship with the people of Afghanistan. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to reiterate our firmly held conviction that humanitarian assistance should be based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence. The disbursement of humanitarian aid should be non-discriminatory and accessible to all Afghans. In particular, aid and assistance should reach the most vulnerable first, including women, children and minorities.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Please allow me to acknowledge and thank the briefers for their briefings on the situation in Afghanistan. India is deeply concerned about the unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. In response to the needs of the Afghan people and the urgent appeals made by the United Nations, in the past several months India has dispatched several shipments of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, consisting of 40,000 metric tons of wheat, 36 tons of essential medicines, 500,000 doses of coronavirus disease vaccines and 28 tons of disaster relief aid. Those consignments were handed over to the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital in Kabul, the Afghan Red Crescent Society and United Nations specialized agencies, including the World Food Programme and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We therefore continue to welcome the engagement of regional partners — the Caribbean Community, Canada and Haiti’s neighbour, the Dominican Republic — on issues of immediate concern, including capacity-building initiatives for the Haitian National Police and controlling the flow of small and light arms into Haiti. I reiterate that my country firmly believes in the path of peace. In the past, as the Council is well aware, we have contributed to capacity-building and training initiatives for Haiti. We stand ready to do so again and to do anything else we can to help our Haitian brothers and sisters in their hour of need.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“In July, when the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2645 (2022), which renewed the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) for one more year, India worked with other nations, including Council members from the region, to reflect an increase in the number of police and correction units to 42 civilian and seconded personnel as part of the mandate renewal for BINUH. We believe that no solutions to the political, socioeconomic and security crisis will emerge without the direct involvement of Haiti and its neighbours.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Gang-related violence and kidnappings have further contributed to insecurity. United Nations programmes are on hold owing to roadblocks, demonstrations and limited access to fuel. The Government of India is closely monitoring the situation concerning the well-being of our citizens who are currently caught up in the conflict zone from our Embassy in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. We continue to believe that, in order to be sustainable, security solutions for Haiti must be Haitian-owned and Haitian-led. Capacity-building for the Haitian National Police must remain a priority.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative Helen La Lime for her presentation, as well as the briefers from the World Food Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. India also welcomes the presence of the representatives of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Canada at today’s meeting. The Security Council will recall that, in our meeting in June (see S/PV.9066), we expressed our concern about the political and security situation in Haiti. The Haitian political stakeholders had not been able to reach any agreement on the transition, the restoration of functioning institutions or the holding of elections. The humanitarian situation had been further complicated by the prevailing economic stagnation. Three months on from the June meeting, civil unrest in the country has continued.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we continue to reiterate that the global order must be anchored in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“These actions are a serious threat to peace and stability in the region. The Council therefore simply cannot afford to stand by silently and let the situation deteriorate any further. The 9 November 2020 ceasefire brokered by Russia, as well as the peace processes being mediated by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the OSCE Minsk Group and the European Union, provide useful mechanisms for resolving all the outstanding issues. It has been our consistent view that such disputes should be settled through diplomacy and dialogue. There can be no military or violent solution to any conflict. We encourage both sides to pursue diplomatic pathways to arrive at a lasting and peaceful solution.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Let me join others in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for updating us on the latest developments in the situation at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. I thank the presidency for scheduling an open meeting today. The informal deliberations held by the Security Council yesterday were a timely beginning for us to seriously consider why the situation in the Caucasus, and specifically the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, continues to be tense. The violent hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh in September 2020 are still fresh in our minds. The recent reports of attacks along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including the targeting of civilian settlements and infrastructure, are a matter of deep concern. We call on the aggressor side to immediately cease hostilities and exercise restraint.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Our continued support to the people of Syria in their endeavour to seek lasting peace and stability will remain steadfast and unwavering.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“While cross-border operations are predictable and important, they cannot operate in perpetuity. Concrete steps need to be taken to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of cross-line operations. India believes that humanitarian assistance cannot be a matter of political expediency. Linking humanitarian and developmental assistance with progress in the political process will only exacerbate humanitarian suffering. Syria is undergoing an acute fuel and power shortage. The international community also needs to look constructively at promoting projects that will bring much-needed jobs and economic opportunities for the Syrian people. In conclusion, let me underline India’s sustained commitment to extending development assistance and human resource development support to Syria.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“There is an urgent need for serious attempts towards a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire in Syria. We believe that the withdrawal of all foreign forces is essential towards realizing that objective. India has been consistently cautioning against the looming threat posed by the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria. United Nations-designated terrorist groups continue to gain in strength in the country. The global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains. The credibility of the international community’s collective fight against terrorism can be strengthened only by ensuring accountability for terrorists and terrorist groups. India continues to call for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country without discrimination, politicization or preconditions.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We hope that all sides will engage constructively and purposefully with the Special Envoy in his pursuit to facilitate the political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We continue to believe that his efforts, in particular the step-for-step approach, need to be supported by the Council. We hope that regional players will continue to play an important role, supplementing the efforts of the Special Envoy. In that context, the continuing normalization of Syria’s relations with its Arab neighbours is a reassuring development. At the same time, we are concerned by the acts of external players compromising Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. That cannot be conducive for the political process. On the security front, we remain concerned by the overall situation in Syria.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking Ms. Rochdi for her briefing and wish her every success in her new assignment. We also thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths and Mr. Darwish for their updates on the humanitarian situation. It is our view that the stalemate in the political process has become unsustainable. The small body of the Constitutional Committee has not met since May and, as evident from today’s briefing, uncertainty over the next round continues. While the Special Envoy’s efforts to engage with all stakeholders are commendable, any positive impact on the political track is yet to be seen. The reasons are obvious: external factors are impeding the political process in Syria; the stakeholders have not shown any indication of flexibility or compromise.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The funding shortfalls are also having an impact on the activities of humanitarian actors and their ability to meet growing needs. India has long-standing relations with the Sudan and its people. Over the years we have assisted the Sudan with several projects, including with concessional lines of credit, capacity-building and humanitarian assistance. We hope to see it emerge as a prosperous, peaceful and stable nation and will continue to support the country and its people. We remain confident that the people of the Sudan will overcome their current challenges and press on towards securing a stable and prosperous future.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“The Security Council’s ongoing deliberations on the benchmarks for its sanctions on the Sudan, which are supervised and implemented by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, must also consider the complex interplay of local factors at work without resorting to an overly prescriptive approach. We have noted the penholders’ decision to keep a decision on sanctions benchmarks for the Sudan in abeyance. That is a welcome move that keeps the Council united on a sensitive issue such as sanctions. On the economic front, the suspension of a significant portion of international donor assistance, together with the pause in engagement by international financial institutions, has severely affected the flow of overseas development assistance.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“That momentum needs to be sustained in the coming days. The prevailing intercommunal violence in West Darfur can be tackled effectively only by prioritizing reconciliation and addressing the political and security- related issues. The signing of local peace agreements should be supported by the provision of necessary resources. The Mission’s support to the Sudan will be critical during the coming months, particularly in assisting the political transition, the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement and peacebuilding efforts.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“In that context, we note the initiatives taken by the trilateral mechanism, including its advocacy for the creation of conducive conditions that could enable negotiations between the military and civilians. We encourage the mechanism to continue its efforts and assist the Sudanese stakeholders in finding a way forward. We continue to underscore the importance of implementing the Juba Peace Agreement. While the pace of implementation of various provisions of the Agreement has remained slow, we note the integration of 2,000 armed movements members into the joint security-keeping force, as well as the signing of the native administration legislation. We also note the progress made with regard to transitional security arrangements for Darfur through the activities of the Permanent Ceasefire Committee.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Volker Perthes for his detailed briefing on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). I also thank Mr. Ibrahim Mudawi for his presentation. The political transition process that began three years ago continues to face obstacles on the ground. While recent months have witnessed some welcome developments, a stalemate in the process remains. The latest announcements by the leadership of the Sovereign Council, the annulment of the nationwide emergency and the release of political detainees, as well as a decrease in security incidents, are positive signs. We reiterate that a Sudanese-led, Sudanese-owned, inclusive and credible political dialogue remains critical in efforts to find a lasting solution to the current impasse.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source