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1. “The situation in the Middle East region remains of serious concern and is becoming increasingly fragile and unpredictable. The growing threat of terrorism and radicalism has added to the complexities of the situation in the region, which is mired in protracted conflicts. The most long-standing of these conflicts involves Israel and Palestine and remains strained, with the peace talks suspended for more than two years now, with no signs of resumption, at least in the near future. The situation appears to be getting worse, with escalating Violence on both sides and lack of restraint and moderation. The dire humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories and violence in Israel demand urgent and sustained efforts on the part of the global community to resume peace talks.”

   2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

2. “India lost a large number of peacekeepers in a mission in 1962, the largest such loss for one country in any mission. As the largest cumulative troop-contributor, and having participated in nearly 50 of the almost 70 peacekeeping missions mandated by the Council, India is deeply conscious of the complexities involved in the response of the international community to conflict situations. Our recent agreement to participate in the United Nations Force Intervention Brigade in Congo has assisted in more flexible and timely interventions for the protection of civilians. India stands ready to contribute in all possible ways to secure sustained peace and security that leads to the protection of civilians.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

3. “While there seems to be general agreement about the need for greater focus on peacebuilding to prevent conflicts, as was witnessed in the identical resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and the Security Council recently (resolution 70/262 and resolution 2282 (2016), respectively) , the budget allocation for peacebuilding does not even reach 1 per cent of that for peacekeeping operations. The long-standing and ongoing contribution by India to United Nations peacekeeping, dating back six decades, is a testimony to the dedication and professionalism brought by the Indian peacekeepers to their peacekeeping duties. Half a century ago, when there was no distinct concept of the protection of civilians, an Indian army captain in the Congo was awarded India's highest award for paying the ultimate sacrifice in defence of civilians.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

4. “Peace and security issues today are vastly different from seven decades ago, when the primary concern of the Council was to prevent a recurrence of conflict between former colonial Powers. Today, the issues of peace and security cannot be seen in isolation from the wider development-related issues that are dealt with outside the Council. A more holistic approach towards gender equality and empowerment, access to health care, education, employment, and the strengthening of democratic institutions and processes are all important aspects of a holistic approach to prevent conflict.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

5. “In that context, the need for regular consultations between the Council, the troop- contributing nations and the Secretariat for improved mandate-designing and implementation has been well recognized. It needs to be pursued with the seriousness it deserves. Conflicts are about struggle for political power. Conflict resolution and peacekeeping therefore have to be primarily a political activity. Increasingly, the focus of peacekeeping is on a robust approach and technological aspects, and often it appears to lose focus on the ultimate goal of seeking a political solution to the conflict. Therefore, not only the deployment of armed forces but other efforts of a robust political nature also need to be given due attention. Political interventions need diligence, skill and sustained diplomacy.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

6. “The implementation of robust mandates is a complex task with serious inherent risks and less than certain outcomes. The clarity of mandates required for a more offensive operation is difficult to achieve. The inherent subjectivity involved in the timing of an offensive operation, in anticipation of imminent danger, can impact the perceived impartiality of the United Nations. Such operations would have to be based on unimpeachable information, which is hard to ensure. The adequacy of military assets and other resources is another crucial aspect. Any direct offensive action against a particular group is fraught with the possibility of retaliatory attacks, a trend that is being witnessed increasingly. Protecing civilians in camps for internally displaced persons and refugees is even more complex and requires careful attention.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

7. “That is due to the changing nature of conflict, which is moving away from inter-State armed conflicts to civil wars and the involvement of non-State actors, which have led to large-scale devastation in the lives of civilian populations. It is a matter of concern that most of those situations are proving too difficult to be resolved completely, often due to the breakdown of national governance structures within the country, as well as the inability of the international community and the Security Council to facilitate sustainable political solutions to such conflict situations. The responsibility for the protection of civilians lies with the national Governments. However, in situations involving the complete breakdown of national governance structures, it is important to see how to prevent such uncontrolled conflicts.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

8. “In the interest of brevity, I will limit my remarks. Our full statement will be available for circulation. The protection of civilians is an integral part of the duties of all professional militaries that are raised in defence of peace and security for their people. In fact, military professionals are trained to save lives even in peacetime, in the event natural disasters or other man- made crises. We therefore believe that all peacekeeping operations are undertaken inherently to help protect civilians from being harmed. While the protection of civilians has always been an important objective of all United Nations peacekeeping operations, the issue has raised increasing concern in recent times.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

9. “At the Summit, Prime Minister Modi announced a significant enhancement of the scale of our development partnership, which helps strengthen the foundation for peaceful and prosperous nations. Prime Minister Modi also announced support for the African Union's peacekeeping efforts, including through the training of trainers in India and in Africa. India, along with the United States, will organize a United Nations peacekeeping course for our African partners in July and August of this year. In addition to pursuing very substantive development partnerships with our friends in Africa, India stands ready to contribute to any future peacekeeping operations that may be required to maintain peace and security.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

10. “The first-ever female formed police unit, provided by India and deployed in Liberia, was highly successful. India has also made a financial contribution to the operations of the African Union Mission in Somalia. The Indian navy contributed to the international efforts to fight the menace of piracy off the coast of Somalia. India has also contributed to the training and capacity-building of peacekeepers from Africa. India has long-standing, close links with Africa, not only through its diaspora and trade and investment relations but also by partnering with Africa, first during the decolonization and anti-apartheid phases and then for development cooperation. The tradition of South-South solidarity was reinforced during the third India-Africa Forum Summit, held last October.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

11. “The importance of sustainable development, economic growth and greater funding has also been recognized in the twin resolutions adopted last month - General Assembly resolution 70/262 and Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) f on the peacebuilding architecture and sustainable peace. India has always engaged actively on peace and security issues, including in the Security Council. India has been a member of the Peacebuilding Commission since its inception, 10 years ago. India has also made significant financial contributions to the Peacebuilding Support Office. The Government of India has seconded an officer to the United Nations office in the AU. Indian peacekeepers have served in 22 missions in Africa since the 1960s. Currently, Indian peacekeepers are serving in eight United Nations peacekeeping missions on the African continent.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

12. “Priorities of the Security Council and those of the regional organization could also differ significantly on some occasions. While the largest United Nations peacekeeping deployments have been in Africa, their record of success has been mixed, which is partly a reflection of the complexities of geopolitics, political will and the capacities and resources backing the peacekeeping efforts. Important lessons can be drawn from analysing the various missions. The international community has recognized the cross-cutting and interlinked nature of the factors essential for peace with the adoption ofthe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) and with the AU Agenda 2063.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

13. “AU peacekeeping efforts have formed the precursor to, and the basis for, several United Nations peacekeeping efforts, for instance in Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Burundi, the Central African Republic and Somalia. Regional organizations can have several advantages in dealing with crises in their respective regions. If capable, they may become quick responders; they may have a better understanding of the complexities of the region; they may enjoy advantages of language and intelligence, et cetera. They can also act as buffers until the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers. Many regional organizations, however, may also face serious constraints of capacity, resources and conflicting geopolitical interests.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

14. “While the United Nations has engaged in peacekeeping efforts in Africa since the 1960s, in the past couple of decades the African Union (AU) and some regional groups - such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Economic Community of West African States and the Southern African Development Community - have also undertaken such efforts in several conflicts in Africa. At the same time, cooperation and coordination between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council has become institutionalized. The United Nations-AU collaboration on peace and security has been successful in many ways in the context of United Nations collaboration with regional arrangements under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

15. “We thank you, Mr. President, for conducting this timely debate. The discussion has been useful. In the interest of brevity, I will highlight some parts of our statement, the complete version of which will be available for circulation. Maintaining peace and security across the world continues to be a massive challenge. The nature of conflict itself is changing. While the United Nations continues to be heavily invested in peace and security efforts, it is difficult for it to succeed on its own.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

16. “India also participated in the London conference on Syria in February and has committed to providing bilateral humanitarian assistance to Syria.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

17. “We are encouraged by the planned peace talks and hope that those talks will commence soon and lead to positive outcomes. With regard to Syria, India has consistently called for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict based on bringing all parties to the negotiating table. We hope that the intra-Syrian talks held under the auspices of the United Nations will ensure a Syrian- led and Syrian-owned political transition, bringing an end to the violence there and contributing to the stabilization of the country and the region. The humanitarian situation in Syria and neighbouring countries has to be addressed effectively. India has contributed $4 million in humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

18. “We are concerned that, since the previous attempts at serious direct talks, which broke down two years ago, there has been a downward trend in the peace process, despite efforts to hold serious negotiations between the parties - efforts that have been inconclusive. Instead, we have seen an unfortunate escalation of tension in Gaza. Unilateral actions by the parties are, unfortunately, moving them further apart. India remains firmly convinced that dialogue is the only viable option that can effectively address the issue. We remain hopeful and urge both sides to resume the peace process soon in order to reach a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue. In Yemen, India has been urging all of the parties concerned to resolve their differences amicably with a view to finding a consensus-based solution.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

19. “Our continued commitment to the Palestinian cause and our friendship with the Palestinian people remain an integral part of our foreign policy. That is reflected in the ongoing high-level exchanges, such as visits to Palestine by Indian leaders in the recent months, including our President, Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs. As part of ourongoing support forthenation-building efforts of Palestine, India has consistently extended technical and financial assistance to that country. India contributes $1 million annually to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. India also contributed $4 million in response to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

20. “I thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing earlier today. India has long had a clear and consistent position on the Middle East peace process. We support a negotiated solution that would result in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State ofPalestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel, as endorsed in the Quartet road map and the relevant Security Council resolutions. India's approach to Palestine is built upon three core dimensions of solidarity with the Palestinian people: support for the Palestinian cause, support for Palestine's nation-building and support for Palestine's capacity-building efforts.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source