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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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“Going forward, India’s approach will be to promote dialogue and diplomacy with an overarching aim of ending the conflict and working with other partners to mitigate the economic challenges emerging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is in our collective interest to work constructively, both within and outside the United Nations, to seek a speedy resolution to the conflict. We continue to reiterate that the global order is anchored in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We have emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward. In our view, it is therefore regrettable that the situation in Ukraine has shown no significant improvement despite regular Council discussions, with today’s meeting being the third in as many days in this week alone. In the meantime, we very much hope that the international community will continue to respond positively to the calls for humanitarian assistance. India has recently dispatched its twelfth consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Our assistance is in keeping with the human-centric approach of the Government of India and is a central tenet of our national beliefs and values, whereby we perceive the whole world as one family.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“At the outset, our deepest condolences go to the United Kingdom. Our Prime Minister has tweeted that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people and personified dignity and decency in public life. I am pained by her demise and my thoughts are with her family and the people of the United Kingdom at this sad hour. Turning to the topic at hand, our thanks go to High Representative Nakamitsu for her detailed briefing. We also thank the civil-society briefer for her remarks. We believe that internationally agreed principles and regimes should be respected and upheld by all countries. The Council is aware that since the conflict in Ukraine began, India has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the violence.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“In the past three months alone, India exported more than 1.8 million tons of wheat to countries in need, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Sudan and Yemen. Allow me to once again reiterate the importance of the United Nations guiding principles for humanitarian assistance — humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Those measures should never be politicized. We continue to emphasize to all Member States 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.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“That humanitarian aid and assistance is in keeping with the human-centred approach of the Government of India, a central tenet of our national beliefs and values that perceives the whole world as one family. Let me assure the Council that India will continue to work with the international community and partner countries in order to mitigate the economic hardships resulting from this conflict. The impact of the Ukraine conflict is not limited to Europe alone. In particular, the conflict is exacerbating concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, particularly in developing countries. It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility. India has been approached for the supply of wheat and sugar by many countries, and we are responding positively.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“It is regrettable that the situation in Ukraine has not shown any significant improvement since the Council last discussed the conflict in Ukraine and its humanitarian consequences (see S/PV.9115). The security situation remains serious, as do the humanitarian consequences. Reports of civilian killings in Bucha were deeply disturbing. We very much hope that the international community will continue to respond positively to the call for humanitarian assistance. We support calls urging for guarantees of safe passage in order to deliver essential humanitarian and medical supplies. India recently dispatched its twelfth consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“It is a matter of concern that parties to armed conflicts seem to view the civilian population and infrastructure as legitimate targets. Vulnerable groups, including women, children and minorities, as well as indispensable civilian infrastructure, hospitals and irreplaceable cultural heritage, have been among the various collateral casualties of attacks in recent armed conflicts. The Security Council will recall that, since the commencement of the conflict in Ukraine, India has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to violence. Going forward, we continue to emphasize dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on this important topic. Let me also thank the briefers for their presentations. We are today witnessing the debilitating impact of conflicts on humanitarian situations across global landscapes, be it in Afghanistan, Yemen, Mali, the Sudan or Ukraine. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/381) paints a distressing picture of civilian suffering: more than 11,000 civilian casualties in various conflicts in 2021, with over 45 per cent of those in our neighbourhood in Afghanistan alone. More than 140 million people are reeling under conflict-induced hunger; 84 million have been forcibly displaced, with women and children forming the large majority of internally displaced persons.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“We welcome the initiative backed by the Secretary- General to reopen the export of grain from Ukraine via the Black Sea and to facilitate the export of Russian foodstuffs and fertilizers. Those efforts demonstrate that differences can be resolved through sustained dialogue and diplomacy, which has been India’s consistent position. We continue to reiterate that the global order should be anchored in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“We consider the IAEA’s discharge of its safeguards and monitoring activities in accordance with its Statute and in an effective, non-discriminatory and efficient manner to be a high priority, and we value its efforts in that regard. With a view to ensuring that the safety and security of nuclear facilities and personnel working there are not endangered, we reiterate our call for strict mutual restraint. India remains concerned about the situation in Ukraine. We have consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the violence since the beginning of the conflict. We have called on both sides to return to a path of diplomacy and dialogue. We support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his update on the recent visit of the IAEA team to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. India attaches high importance to ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, as any accident involving nuclear facilities could potentially have severe consequences for public health and the environment. In that regard, we appreciate the recent visit by the IAEA team and will continue to carefully follow developments regarding the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear power reactors and facilities. We have noted that the IAEA will continue to maintain a presence at the Zaporizhzhya plant.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that the success of United Nations peacekeeping ultimately depends not just on the weapons and equipment that troops carry, but on the moral force that the decisions of the Security Council command and the political process set in motion to resolve conflict. In line with its time-tested credentials and experience in this domain, India stands ready to support any sincere effort in that regard.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“The Council should support the role of regional and subregional organizations in mediation, the monitoring of ceasefires, assistance for the implementation of peace accords and post- conflict rebuilding. Last, but not least, peacekeeping missions need to factor in an exit strategy from their very inception. There are several examples of redundant peacekeeping missions, which continue to be a drain on the depleting resources of the United Nations. Given the spate of spiralling conflict zones across the global landscape, the retention of redundancy, at the cost of minimizing efficiency in other critical peacekeeping operations, is uncalled for.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Therefore, while evaluating the performance of a mission, the performance of all mission components, military and civilian, and the leadership should be considered. Eighth, the need for addressing the insecurity of civilians caused by terrorist groups cannot be ignored. However, the primary responsibility to protect civilians from non-State groups across its territory lies with the host State. We should strengthen capabilities of the host State’s security forces by providing them with adequate training and logistical support. Ninth, a regional approach is imperative for the resolution of armed conflicts as well as building collective security against transnational threats posed by terrorist groups.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“India takes pride in having deployed the first-ever all-women peacekeeping contingent in Liberia in 2007, which inspired a whole generation of Liberian women to take part in the country’s security sector. We stand ready to contribute further in that regard. Sixth, India has been a strong advocate of introducing new and advanced technology in peacekeeping missions to overcome security and mandate implementation challenges. In 2021, India supported the roll-out of the UNITE Aware platform, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers, and signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations in Entebbe to meet its training and technology needs. Seventh, a peacekeeping operation is a collective endeavour.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“In that regard, my delegation reiterates that the least the United Nations system needs to do is to ensure that the proposed memorial wall at United Nations Headquarters in memory of the fallen peacekeepers be installed urgently and at a visibly prominent location on the premises. India stands ready to contribute, including financially, to that noble endeavour. Fourth, establishing trust and ensuring smooth coordination between the leadership of peacekeeping missions and the host State is essential for achieving the desired goals of peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping missions should encourage national ownership of the peacebuilding process among the various stakeholders and adhere to the fundamental principles of peacekeeping. Fifth, the role of women peacekeepers cannot be overemphasized in effective peacekeeping.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Equally important is improving the understanding of the mandates of peace operations among the local stakeholders with regard to what a United Nations peacekeeping mission can and cannot do for them. An effective mission communication strategy and coordination with the host Government plays a critical role in that regard and would help in addressing misinformation and disinformation against peacekeepers, thereby enhancing their safety and security. Third, we should maximize our efforts to bring the perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers to justice. The Council needs to call on host nations to ensure the implementation of the measures adopted by the Council under resolution 2589 (2021) to address the issue of impunity for crimes against peacekeepers.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“First, it is important for peacekeeping missions to be given clear and realistic mandates, as well as commensurate adequate resources. The Council needs to refrain from using terminology and formulations that may generate false hopes and expectations when crafting mission mandates. The fact that troop- and police-contributing countries do not have a role in the decision-making process is a major source of that problem. That anomaly should be rectified sooner than later. Consulting troop-contributing countries while reviewing mandates should become a standard norm for the Council in its crafting of peacekeeping mandates. Second, peacekeeping missions should be deployed prudently, with full recognition of their limitations.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“A total of 177 Indian peacekeepers — the most from any troop-contributing country — have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions. I take this opportunity to pay homage to all the valiant peacekeepers who have laid down their lives in defending the highest ideals of the United Nations. United Nations peacekeeping is becoming increasingly challenging today in the face of growing violence across conflict theatres, with a diminishing focus on the political process. It is therefore critical to reassess the Council’s approach to peacekeeping and address the security and operational challenges faced by peace operations. With those objectives in mind, I would like to make the following 10 points for the consideration of the Council.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“I would like to congratulate France on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and wish its entire team success. I also thank China for presiding over the Council last month. I want to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix for his briefing on this important subject. India’speacekeepingcredentialsneednoelaboration. Suffice it to say that we have proudly contributed to United Nations peacekeeping since the 1950s through the cumulative deployment of more than 260,000 troops and personnel over six decades. That tradition continues, as India remains one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, currently providing more than 5,700 Indian peacekeepers deployed in 9 of the 12 peacekeeping missions of the United Nations.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“India has traditionally enjoyed close and mutually beneficial bilateral ties with the Libyan people, and we remain committed to supporting Libya and its people in their endeavour to seek lasting peace and stability.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“77) Moreover, in the same report, the Panel of Experts “noted the continuous presence of Turkish-backed Syrian fighters in Government of National Unity- Affiliated Forces military camps in Tripoli.” (ibid., para. 30) Such blatant disregard for Security Council resolutions on Libya is cause for serious concern. Such activities are also in violation of the ceasefire agreement agreed to by the Libyan parties themselves in 2020, and we believe that in the enduring political stalemate we are seeing the adverse effects of such actions. We reiterate that Libya’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity must be safeguarded. The political process must be fully Libyan-led and -owned, with no imposition or external interference.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“The situation in Libya and the armed mobilizations once again highlight the critical necessity for a full and complete withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries. We have yet to see signs of tangible progress on that front. The continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries is detrimental to the peace and stability of the country and the region. There have been blatant violations of the arms embargo in Libya. In that regard, the Panel of Experts on Libya of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) affirmed categorically in its recent report that “[t]he remainder of the training provided by Turkey to the Government of National Unity Affiliated Forces is military or naval in nature and thus a violation of paragraph 9 of resolution 1970 (2011).” (S/2022/427, para.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“In that regard, it is disappointing that consensus still eludes the parties on transitional measures governing the period leading to national elections. We hope that all the outstanding issues will be resolved and a consensus will be achieved on the constitutional basis for holding the elections without delay. We remain concerned about the resurgence of terrorist activity in Libya and reiterate that terrorist groups and affiliated entities must not be allowed to operate there unchallenged. Terrorism emanating from Libya is bound to have cascading effects on the Sahel region and it is therefore important for the international community to focus on it and nip it in the bud at its current stage in order to avoid collateral consequences for the wider African continent.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing today and welcome the presence of the Ambassador of Libya in today’s meeting. The political stalemate in Libya and subsequent mobilization of armed groups are a matter of concern. As we keep repeating, there can be no military or armed solution to the issues facing the country. It is therefore imperative that all the outstanding political issues be resolved peacefully by the parties concerned, keeping in mind the larger interests of the Libyan people. We hope that all the parties will work together to maintain peace and stability in Libya. The immediate priority for Libya is to hold presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“In accordance with the recommendation agreed by the Committee from the Panel’s final report, the Committee updated an existing entry on its sanctions list and issued a corresponding press release and note verbale to all Member States. Lastly, the Committee replied to a communication from Italy that touched on the privileges and immunities enjoyed by the Panel of Experts. The primary responsibility to implement sanctions measures rests with Member States. The Committee is committed to facilitating the implementation of those measures and seeks to contribute to the promotion of peace and stability in Libya.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“In accordance with the travel-ban-related recommendation agreed by the Committee from the Panel’s final report, the Committee will be considering a letter to Italy with regard to the travel reminding of the destination country’s notification requirement. Earlier, the Committee had received a letter from Egypt confirming Ms. Safia Farkash Al-Barassi’s travel from Egypt to Oman and back. An initial notification for that travel was submitted by the listed individual and reported by my predecessor to the Council (see S/PV.9047). With regard to the sanctions list, the Committee received a seventh communication from the focal point for delisting established pursuant to resolution 1730 (2006), in connection with the delisting request of a listed individual. The focal-point process is still ongoing.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“The Committee received a letter from Libya on matters related to the Libyan Investment Authority, a listed entity, to which the Committee responded. In accordance with two recommendations agreed by the Committee from the Panel’s five reports, the Chair intends to convene informal informal consultations to discuss matters related to the assets freeze. With regard to the travel ban measure, the Committee extended for a third time the six-month exemption request granted for humanitarian purposes to three individuals on the Committee’s list: Ms. Safia Farkash Al-Barassi, Ms. Aisha Al-Qadhafi and Mr. Mohammed Al-Qadhafi. The Committee received a travel notification from Ms. Aisha Al-Qadhafi under the aforementioned exemption for travel to Italy.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“In relation to the assets freeze, no negative decision was taken by the Committee on an exemption notification submitted by the Kingdom of Bahrain invoking paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011). In relation to notifications submitted by the United Kingdom, also invoking paragraph 19 (a), the Committee recalled its previous position on the matter whereby the notification had been successfully cleared in the Committee. No negative decision was taken by the Committee with regard to another case brought by the United Kingdom, also invoking paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011). The Committee received two additional notifications from Bahrain invoking paragraph 21 of resolution 1970 (2011). The Committee acknowledged receipt of one of those notifications, and a response is being considered for the second notification.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“The Committee had agreed to take action on the three recommendations addressed to it, as well as on a recommendation addressed to all Member States. With respect to the implementation of the arms embargo, the Committee received two attempted inspection reports and two vessel inspection reports from European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI. One of the inspections led to a seizure of cargo, and the Committee expects a second report to be submitted with all the relevant details following the submission of the initial report. Committee members expressed varying views on the seizure of the cargo. In connection with that particular inspection, the Committee also received a letter from the Panel of Experts concerning the cargo.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“On 13 July, the Security Council adopted resolution 2644 (2022), through which it extended to 30 October 2023 the time-bound measures aimed at preventing illicit exports of petroleum from Libya, including crude oil and refined petroleum products. The arms embargo, the travel ban and the assets freeze are not time-bound and continue to apply. The Council also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Libya to 15 November 2023. On 12 August, the Secretary- General appointed six individuals to serve on the Panel. Council members will recall that at the previous Chair’s briefing (see S/PV.9047), my predecessor informed the Council that the Committee was considering the recommendations from the final report of the Panel under its previous mandate.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011) of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. The report covers the period from 27 May to 30 August of this year, during which time the Committee conducted its work using the silence procedure with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the sanctions measures. At the outset, since this is my first periodic report to the Security Council, let me say that I look forward to working with all the members of the Committee for the remainder of our Security Council membership.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“On the political front, India continues to call for an inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan that represents all sections of the Afghan society. A broad-based, inclusive and representative formation is necessary for both domestic and international engagement. We also express our concern about developments in Afghanistan that directly impact the well-being of women and girls. We join others in calling for the protection of the rights of women and girls and for ensuring that the long-fought gains of the past two decades are not reversed. Peace and security in Afghanistan are critical imperatives that all of us need to collectively strive for. 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.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“The series of attacks at religious sites of the minority community, including the recent attack at the Sikh gurudwara on 18 June in Kabul, followed by another bomb explosion near the same gurudwara on 27 July, are hugely alarming. The linkages among groups listed by the Security Council, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, as well as provocative statements made by other terrorist groups operating out of Afghanistan, pose a direct threat to the peace and stability of the region. We need to see concrete progress in ensuring that such proscribed terrorists, entities or their aliases do not get any tacit or direct support either from Afghan soil or from the terror sanctuaries based in the region.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“With regard to terrorism, the recent findings contained in the report (see S/2022/547) of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) indicate that the current authorities need to take much stronger action to fulfil their counter- terrorism commitments. There has been a significant increase in the presence of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP) in the country and its members’ capacity to carry out attacks. ISIL- KP, with its base reportedly in Afghanistan, continues to issue threats of terrorist attacks on other countries.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“India was the President of the Security Council in August 2021 when resolution 2593 (2021) was adopted (see S/PV.8848). The resolution set forth the expectations of the international community in clear and objective terms. They included: ensuring that the territory of Afghanistan is not used to launch terrorist attacks against other countries; the formation of a truly inclusive and representative Government; combating terrorism and drug trafficking; and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities. The same message has been reiterated in subsequent resolutions, including the most recently adopted resolution 2626 (2022). With those benchmarks in mind, the present situation is indeed one of concern.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (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, assistance should reach the most vulnerable first, including women, children and minorities.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“They include 32 tons of medical assistance in 10 batches, containing essential life-saving medicines, anti-tuberculosis medicines and 500,000 doses of the coronavirus disease vaccine. Those medical consignments have been handed over to the World Health Organization and the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital in Kabul. India has also dispatched more than 40,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan so far. To ensure fair and just distribution of India’s wheat assistance, the Government of India has signed an agreement with the World Food Programme for the distribution of wheat in Afghanistan.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Allow me to thank the delegation of Russia for requesting today’s meeting. It provides us with an opportunity to take stock of the situation prevailing in Afghanistan. Let me also thank the briefers for their briefings. As we have repeatedly stated in the Security Council, India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability, given its position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, as well as its strong historical and civilizational linkages to the Afghan people. In response to the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people, as well as to the urgent appeals made by the United Nations, India has dispatched several shipments of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, let me underline India’s sustained commitment to extending development assistance and human resource development support to Syria to the people of Syria. Our continued support to Syria in its endeavour for seeking lasting peace and stability remains steadfast and unwavering.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“India continues to call for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country — without discrimination, without politicization and without preconditions. While cross- border operations are predictable and important, they cannot continue to exist in perpetuity. Concrete steps need to be taken to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of cross-line operations. Humanitarian assistance cannot be a matter of political expediency. Linking humanitarian and development assistance with progress in the political process will only exacerbate humanitarian suffering. The international community also needs to constructively look at promoting projects that will bring much-needed jobs and economic opportunities for the Syrian people.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2642 (2022) reassured nearly 4 million people in the north-west of Syria — 2.7 million of whom are internally displaced persons, many of whom are women and children — that the world remained engaged with them and is concerned with their well- being. At the same time, we should not lose sight of the fact that more than 14.5 million people across Syria need humanitarian assistance in one form or another, while essential food items and fuel continue to remain in short supply. Food insecurity has reached historic highs, and an estimated 60 per cent of the population is food insecure, as per the United Nations, even as the conflict enters its twelfth year.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“The credibility of the international community’s collective fight against terrorism can be strengthened only by ensuring the accountability of terrorists and terrorist groups. Turning to the humanitarian dimension, the extension of the mandate for cross-border humanitarian assistance in July 2022 was indeed a welcome development. The fact that the Council was able to adopt a resolution on Syria is in itself a significant development. It is also important to note that elected Council members played an important bridging role in finding solutions towards long-running problems and conflicts.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“As pointed out in the Secretary General’s 60-day report (S/2022/635), violence continued in the Idlib de-escalation area in north-western Syria, including through air strikes, mutual shelling and clashes. There is an urgent need for serious attempts to achieve a comprehensive, nationwide ceasefire in Syria. We believe that the withdrawal of all foreign forces is essential to that. India has consistently cautioned about the looming threat posed by the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria. United Nations-designated terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham continue to gain in strength not just in Syria but in Iraq as well. The global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We continue to believe that the success of his efforts will also depend on actual relief to the people of Syria provided by an easing of the measures affecting their daily lives. There is also an urgent need for scaling up assistance and ensuring that humanitarian agencies receive the funding necessary to the full execution of their plans. India has been consistent in calling for support to the regional efforts in finding a long-term solution to the conflict. We have welcomed the progressive normalization of Syria’s relations with its Arab neighbours. Any acts compromising Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity will have a negative impact on the political process. On the security front, we remain concerned about the overall situation in Syria.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“As the July negotiations for a renewal of the cross-border mechanism on the humanitarian track demonstrated, entrenched vested positions held by the primary stakeholders can be counterproductive in the long run and detrimental to the interests of millions of Syrians. We reiterate that it is for the Syrians to decide what is best for Syria and their own future. The Special Envoy has been making efforts to engage with all sides and facilitate the political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We believe that his efforts should be supported, particularly his step-by- step approach. In that context, we welcome his recent visit to Moscow and his meeting with Foreign Minister Lavrov. We hope that he will be able to visit Damascus soon and also engage with the Syrian Government.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking Special Envoy Pedersen and Assistant Secretary- General Msuya for their respective briefings. I also extend a warm welcome to the new Irish Ambassador on his first day in the Security Council. It is disappointing that the small body of the Constitutional Committee has not met this month. We had hoped the three parties would engage constructively and purposefully, with a sense of compromise, to achieve credible progress in the meeting. Now it seems there is a question mark on the venue as well. External factors have proved detrimental to the overall political process. The engagement so far has not been able to bridge the trust deficit among the key stakeholders. The cancellation of the ninth session of the Constitutional Committee in July has further reinforced that view.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I reaffirm India’s unwavering commitment to establishing a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel, taking into account Israel’s legitimate security concerns. There is no alternative to a negotiated two- State solution.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“The absence of such direct negotiations is not conducive to securing long-term peace and will only increase the risk of a recurrence and escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine. It is therefore crucial to immediately launch credible direct negotiations in order to return to the political dialogue process as soon as possible. India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine aimed at achieving a two-State solution, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood and Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The United Nations and the international community must prioritize a resumption of those negotiations.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“There is a significant risk that UNRWA’s services will have to be curtailed if adequate funds are not made available soon. The Agency’s services to millions of Palestinian refugees are crucial from the humanitarian and development perspectives and contribute to the overall stability of the region. As far as India is concerned, and in response to UNRWA’s funding crisis, India has increased its annual financial contribution to the Agency. We have contributed $20 million to its programme budget since 2018. We have also pledged $5 million for this year, half of which has already been released. We encourage donors to consider stepping up their contributions so as to help the Agency overcome its liquidity crisis this year. The situation again underscores the need for an immediate resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source