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1. “We continue to think that an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the crisis should remain the focus of the United Nations, including the Council. We look forward to an early holding of the "Geneva II" conference, which should help commence a Syrian-led inclusive political dialogue that resolves the current crisis and meets the legitimate aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.”

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2. “As demonstrated over the past six decades, including during its memberships in the Security Council, India also stands ready to support all measures that the Palestinian leadership may take towards political resolution of the final status issues. Before I conclude, I would like to express our deep concern about the situation in Syria. While we welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013), on the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme, and the presidential statement on the humanitarian situation in Syria (S/PRST/2013/15), we are concerned at the continuing violence and the worsening humanitarian situation. We have long held that there is no military solution to the conflict.”

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3. “Given the financial difficulties that the Palestinian Authority continues to face, India remains committed to supporting the Palestinian Authority bilaterally as well as through the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) fund. Bilaterally, we continue to partner with the Palestinian Authority by providing development support and assistance through direct budgetary support, contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, training and more. Through the IBSA fund, we will continue to undertake capacity-building and infrastructure projects that are prioritized by the Palestinian Authority.”

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4. “The blockade of Gaza has had serious consequences for the lives of Palestinians. It has also adversely affected essential services, economic activities and infrastructure development. We continue to hold that it is necessary for Israel to lift the blockade on Gaza and allow normal and unrestricted movement of persons and goods within Palestine. India remains steadfast in its support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue that results in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, side by side and at peace with Israel, as endorsed in the Quartet road map, various United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

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5. “Given the evolving situation in the region and its inherent fragility and unpredictability, it is necessary that there be no more delay in the resolution of the Palestinian question. We are encouraged by the ongoing direct talks between Israel and Palestine, facilitated by the United States. We hope that the direct talks, which have resumed after one of the longest periods of stalemate since the signing ofthe Oslo Accords, will lead to concrete results within the time frame of nine months envisaged by the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry. In this context, it is necessary to address the issue of Israeli settlement activities, which are continuing unabated. Those activities are not only illegal, but also pose a serious threat to the two-State solution. We join others in urging Israel to stop settlement activities.”

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6. “Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of October. I am honoured to speak in the debate. Let me also express our appreciation to you for convening the quarterly open debate, which allows the Council to take stock of recent developments in the Middle East, including the State of Palestine. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffery Feltman, for his comprehensive briefing. The resolution of the Palestinian question remains an urgent and key issue for the international community. It is a prerequisite for building a sustainable and lasting peace in the Middle East region.”

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7. “The United Nations system and international judicial institutions have to promote the rule of law in their work and avoid political biases. And the international community has to provide greater resources for empowerment, empowering States to build institutions that promote the rule of law and help their citizens realize their legitimate aspirations. Only that will ensure that the world community is able to meet the challenges that face us today at the national and international levels, including the resolution of conflict situations and post conflict peacebuilding,”

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8. “Furthermore, the selectivity with which the Security Council has made referrals under Article 16 of the Rome Statue has raised concerns about political considerations playing a dominant role in such referrals, which also raises questions about the independence of the International Criminal Court. Under such circumstances, the solution to ensuring peace and justice at the national and international levels is not the ICC or the establishment of ad hoc international criminal tribunals. The solution lies in building national institutions through capacity- building efforts so that they can function in a way consistent with the rule of law. In conclusion, the Council needs to promote the pacific settlement of disputes.”

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9. “The final agreed definition of the crime of aggression during the Review Conference of the Rome Statue in 2010 and the possibility of States parties opting out of the jurisdiction of the Court for the crime of aggression is a case in point when we talk of double standards. There is also a need to promote the rule of law as a core value across the United Nations system. For that, we have to reform the architecture of international governance, including the Security Council, so that it may be reflective of contemporary reality. India's reservations about the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court are well known. The role given to a political body like the Security Council in its work has prevented the ICC from becoming a universal institution, and three of the five permanent members of the Council are not parties to the ICC.”

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10. “India firmly opposes impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Refusing to tolerate impunity is the only way to ensure truth and reconciliation and to establish peace and justice. At the same time, India firmly believes that international efforts to address the issues of serious crimes of international concern and impunity should be anchored in the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We need to strengthen the rule of law at the international level by avoiding selectivity, partiality and double standards, as well as by freeing the international criminal justice institutions from the clutches of political considerations.”

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11. “The Security Council needs to lay more emphasis on Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations so as to promote peaceful settlement of disputes rather than take coercive measures.The International Court of Justice, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, also has its role under the Charter and as per its Statute in adjudicating disputes between States. Since the rule of law serves as a key element of conflict prevention and peacekeeping, as well as of conflict resolution and peacebuilding, India has always supported international cooperation for the development and codification ofinternational criminal law. India has also been a supporter of international cooperation to suppress and deter heinous crimes of international concern through the relevant judicial instruments.”

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12. “The High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law held recently during the sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly reaffirmed the commitment of the international community to implementing the rule of law at the national and international levels with a view to achieving the objectives of the maintenance of international peace and security, peaceful coexistence and development. The peaceful settlement of disputes is an important tool in the maintenance of international peace and security and in the promotion of the rule of law.”

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13. “India believes that the advancement of the rule of law at the national level is essential for the protection of democracy and of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as for socioeconomic growth. This should be the primary objective of States. Similarly, the rule of law at the international level is a sine qua non for ensuring peace and justice among States. We recall the wisdom of world leaders who, in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/1), recognized the need for universal adherence to and implementation of the rule of law at the national and international levels. Since then, this topic has been on the agenda of the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly.”

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14. “At the outset, I would like to welcome you, Mr. President, to the Security Council and to thank you for presiding over this meeting. I would also like to thank the Guatemalan delegation for convening this debate, which is very important and timely. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Mr. Phakiso Mochochoko for their valuable statements. Peace and justice are intertwined. There is no peace without justice and there is no justice without peace. To be just implies acting in accordance with the rule of law. A coherent application of the rule of law at all levels of governance is a precondition of avoiding conflicts and ensuring peace and justice. This applies to both international and national affairs.”

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15. “We have also continued to extend help to Somalia in capacity-building through human resources development and have recently increased the number of scholarships available for Somali experts and students to utilize in Indian academic institutions. We have also contributed to the development of the information technology sector in Somalia. As Somalia moves on to a new phase ofpacification and peacebuilding, the continued support of the international community will remain critical for its success. I would like to assure the new Government of Somalia of India's continued support for our common endeavours to put Somalia back on to the path ofpeace, stability and prosperity.”

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16. “We hope that the international community will provide full assistance to the new Government in Somalia to implement the comprehensive set of measures to counter piracy as identified in the road map. India and Somalia share two millennia of civilizational exchanges across the seas. Not many years ago, India made a major contribution to peacekeeping in Somalia through its significant involvement in the United Nations Operation in Somalia II. Last year, following our Prime Minister's announcement at the second India-Africa Summit, India made a financial contribution of $2 million to AMISOM. This year, we are making another contribution of $1 million.”

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17. “The latter is crucial to safeguard the supply routes of AMISOM. and to prevent Al-Shabaab from benefitting from illegal maritime trade and piracy. Maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia and the humanitarian plight of hostages held by pirates remain a major cause of concern for India. Much of India's trade - estimated at over $160 billion annually - passes through the Gulf of Aden. Indians constitute 7 per cent of the world's seafarers, and a consequence of piracy has been the tremendous human cost that those seafarers have had to pay. According to the Secretary-General's latest report, 259 hostages from 18 ships are still held by pirates. Of those, 43 are, unfortunately, Indian nationals.”

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18. “remains the mainstay of the international community's efforts for stabilization of the security situation in Somalia. AMISOM. and the Somali security forces have continued to expand their control in all four sectors of operations. Still, AI-Shabaab remains a major threat to peace and stability in Somalia, and has turned to asymmetric warfare. The changing security situation demands further augmentation of resources for AMISOM, including enablers and force multipliers. We therefore support the request made by the African Union for a technical rollover of four months, continuing the current support package. We also support the expansion of the logistics support package to cover the deployment of additional civilian personnel and to include naval assets for contingent-owned equipment reimbursement.”

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19. “operations has been instrumental in that success. We commend all troop-contributing countries, in particular Uganda, Burundi and Kenya, for their commitment to the Mission and for the sacrifices their troops have made. In order to consolidate the gains made, the new Government in Somalia has to embark upon building effective State institutions that can pursue national reconciliation, provide for the rule of law, revitalize economic activities, and restructure and strengthen the security forces. It is also necessary to expeditiously implement the pending tasks of the road map. In that regard, we welcome the six-point policy framework set out by President Mohamud, and call upon the international community to fully support the implementation of the framework. AMISOM.”

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20. “The important role played by Special Representative Mahiga in the successful completion of the transition process deserves our special appreciation. Our congratulations are also due to the new Somali leadership, particularly His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the new President of Somalia. It is a matter of immense pride for us that President Mohamud spent a few years studying in India in the late 19805. The gains on the political front have been made possible by the impressive achievements of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali forces on the security front. Thanks to AMISOM, Mogadishu is today firmly under the control of the Somali authorities. Last week, AMISOM. and the Somali forces secured the strategic towns of Kismayo and Wanla Weyn from Al-Shabaab. The support of the international community to AMISOM.”

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21. “That has created a historic opportunity that must be seized for the full restoration of peace and stability in Somalia after two decades of conflict. The adoption of a provisional Constitution, the formation of the new Parliament, the elections of the President and the Speaker, and the appointment of the new Prime Minister clearly reflect the collective resolve of the Somali people to move from the transitional institutions to a more representative Government that can meet the legitimate aspirations of all sections of Somali society. Those important milestones would not have been possible but for the coordinated and concerted efforts of the international community, including the African Union and the United Nations.”

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22. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Guatemalan delegation for having organized today's debate on the situation in Somalia. As the new authorities start their work in Mogadishu, it is a good time to deliberate upon the progress achieved so far, the challenges that lie ahead and how the international community can continue its support for the Government and people of Somalia. We have carefully noted the views expressed by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga, and I would thank him for his valuable statement. During the course of the past year, there has been remarkable progress in the process of stabilizing the political, security and humanitarian situations in Somalia.”

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23. “In this connection, it is also important to recognize that there are countries that possess wide experience in implementing security sector capacity development in multi-ethnic, multireligious and multilingual societies, giving primacy to human rights and the rule of law. In addition to uniformed services, the United Nations should also tap the Governments of such countries for secondment of human resources in all areas of SSR, since their experiences are very similar and relevant to the challenges facing the countries on the agenda of the Security Council.”

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24. “The premature drawdown or withdrawal of United Nations missions against the wishes of the host countries before domestic institutions are fully capable of assuming their role risks relapse into conflict, which would require more resources in the future. In conclusion, I would like to say that the role of the United Nations in security sector reform must be based on its biggest strengths: impartiality, equity and non-interference. Following these principles, the United Nations system and the missions authorized by this Council will command the respect and confidence of all stakeholders, who in turn will cooperate with the United Nations, leading to successful and enduring security sector reforms.”

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25. “In this connection, I must underline that we have noticed a tendency in this Council in recent months to authorize less than optimal manpower and other resources while expanding mandates. There have also been calls for reviews of a mission even before that mission is established. This tendency to ask United Nations missions to do more with less does not augur well for the successful implementation of operational plans to reform the security sector on an enduring basis in conflict and post-conflict countries on the agenda of the Council. We also hear arguments in favour of shortening the mandates of United Nations missions even when host countries favour the continued presence of the concerned United Nations missions.”

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26. “The broad scope of this issue also calls for a long-term strategy, integrated efforts and coordination among different United Nations and other international agencies involved. Country-specific configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission should have an important role to play in assisting the concerned country in developing such a long-term strategy and integrating and coordinating the international efforts. The international community should clearly demonstrate its staying power and its commitment to making available required resources for the full implementation of operational plans for security sector reform. Operational plans should also comprehensively take into account the political, socio-economic and cultural moorings of the country concerned, based on the interests of the national stakeholders.”

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27. “Security sector reform will fail to consolidate the hard-earned gains of peacekeeping unless it is based on organic growth and related to the political, socio-economic and cultural realities of the country concerned. Operational issues concerning security sector reform should take into account the fact that security is a very broad term encompassing not just defence, police and other law enforcement agencies but also institutions responsible for border management, customs, civil emergencies, the judiciary and others. Given such a broad scope, it is necessary that the United Nations operational plans for security sector reform in every situation remain focused on the most critical sectors instead of being frittered away in peripherals.”

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28. “The capacity-driven approach that is being adopted needs to become an exercise in understanding and providing what the country concerned requires rather than an exercise in collating what donors can give. Normative principles of security sector reform should remain within the framework of national consent under Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter and should not seek to obfuscate the difference between the provisions of Chapters VI and VII. This will ensure that the involvement of the Council and of the United Nations system more widely in security sector reform remains country-specific and forms part of a comprehensive strategy for establishment of peace and stability.”

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29. “The Security Council's presidential statement of 20 February 2007 (S/PRST/2007/3) and the Secretary- General's report on security sector reform (S/2008/39), submitted in January 2008 pursuant to that statement, have comprehensively dealt with the complexity of this issue. They have also identified a number of concrete action points for implementation of security sector reforms in conflict and post-conflict situations. If the implementation of security sector reform is to be successful, it is imperative to clearly recognize at the outset that it is an internal affair of a country. As such, the process must be led and owned by the nation State concerned. The process must be driven by national requirements and not by donor priorities.”

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30. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and for chairing this debate. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing. Security sector reform (SSR) in post-conflict countries is an important issue, and I thank the Nigerian presidency for having organized today's debate and for its useful concept note on this subject (S/2011/627). Successful security sector reform is vital for establishing enduring peace and stability in countries that are in conflict or in a post-conflict peacebuilding phase. On the other hand, it is usually failure in SSR that causes some countries to remain mired in conflict for extended periods.”

    2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source