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Manjeev Singh Puri

lines on the record: 245
first: 2009-11-13
most recent: 2013-06-20
sittings or episodes: 37
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“It is important that there be regular and substantive consultation between the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the relevant resolutions, including of provisions concerning listing, delisting, persistent perpetrators, impunity and accountability, among others. In conclusion, let me reiterate India's strong support for the United Nations on issues of children and armed conflict, and reaffirm that we will continue to work closely on this with a View to increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and the impact of United Nations efforts and those of Member States in dealing with this important issue.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Mandate creep also distracts from efforts to urgently address the plight of children in situations of armed conflict that are on the Council's agenda, where lack of resources is the critical problem for the relevant United Nations entities. The monitoring and reporting mechanism of the United Nations envisaged the involvement of and close cooperation with the country concerned. In addition to ensuring the veracity and reliability of data collection, developing such capacity will significantly assist the country concerned in its fight against impunity and in ensuring accountability. It is also important that United Nations access to armed groups is carried out under the cooperation framework between the United Nations and the Government concerned, in keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the Council's resolutions.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“All subsequent resolutions, including resolution 1882 (2009), which makes reference to other situations of concern, draw their legitimacy from paragraph 16 of 1379 (2001). In spite of that clearly spelled-out mandate, the Secretary- General's reports include situations that do not meet the threshold for being an armed conflict or a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. The fact that the Legal Counsel also has issues with such referencing should have led to the removal of such situations, not their continued inclusion with a blase disclaimer. This should be rectified and the mandate strictly adhered to.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Let me therefore underscore our key concern, which has also found an echo in the words of several representatives that have spoken before me today. We believe that the earlier this is addressed, the better the result will be for children in armed conflict. This will also rebuild the consensus that the issue has enjoyed so far in this Council and, I might add, that is important. Paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001) requested the Secretary-General to report on situations that are on the Security Council's agenda or that may be brought to the attention of the Security Council by the Secretary-General, in accordance with Article 99 of the Charter, which in his opinion threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1379 (2001), which brought the issue of children and armed conflict to the Security Council's agenda in 2001, significant progress has been made, and the United Nations deserves credit for the same. However, a lot more remains to be done. As the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflicts commences her work, we think that it is the right time to take stock of the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Council and consider the way forward. We are sure that today's debate will provide an opportunity to reflect on the functioning of the United Nations processes and mechanisms, and help us identify gaps and address them.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“As the largest contributor to United Nations peacekeeping operations over the past six decades, Indian peacekeepers have been at the forefront in creating an environment of peace and security in which national authorities can fulfil their obligations towards the most vulnerable sections of those affected by armed conflict. Based on our wide-ranging experience, we wish to stress that the major challenge is the question of resources. While some members of the international community never tire of pushing to expand the mandate, they are unwilling to provide adequate resources even for meeting the requirements of the agreed mandate.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“We therefore firmly believe that the international community has the responsibility, and indeed the obligation, to do its utmost to provide succor to children affected by armed conflict. We have engaged constructively in the ongoing efforts to make the United Nations more relevant and effective in the area of children affected by armed conflict. We have also actively engaged in the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to address the plight of children in situations on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Let me, at the outset, thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate on the issue of children and armed conflict. I want to congratulate Ms. Leila Zerrougui on her appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts. We wish her great success and look forward to working closely with her. I would also like to thank our briefers today for their statements. Children constitute a third of humanity, and, I dare say, the most important third, as they represent our future. Being also the weakest and most susceptible, it is imperative that all of us, nationally and as members of the international community, act for their well-being and development. Situations of armed conflict are per se situations of suffering, but children tend to be the worst affected.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“We think that those talks should continue and hope that the parties will be able to make progress in the next round, which is scheduled for next week in Moscow. India supports the full implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council concerning the Iranian nuclear issue. It is necessary that, in implementing those resolutions, all efforts be made so that legitimate trade and economic activities do not suffer. Before I conclude, I would like to assure Ambassador Osorio of my delegation's continued cooperation to facilitate the work of the 1737 Committee.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“India has consistently supported the right of all nations to peaceful uses of nuclear energy in accordance with the relevant international treaties to which they are a party. Iran should fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to restore the confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme. In that connection, we welcome the recent exchanges between Iran and the IAEA, including the visit of the Director General of the Agency to Tehran. We hope that the outstanding technical issues concerning the Iranian nuclear programme will be resolved peacefully through Iran's cooperation with the IAEA. We also welcome the talks between the five plus one group and Iran held in Istanbul and Baghdad during the last two months.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“We appreciate the work, including the outreach activities, that the Panel has been doing and encourage it to continue its work in strict compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, in an independent, objective, transparent and impartial manner. The Panel should also continue the practice of briefing the Committee regularly on all its activities. We also support the Chair's intention to hold an open briefing along with the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts in July 2012 for interested Member States on their mandates and to answer questions that Member States may have. We think that the briefing will also provide an opportunity for the Committee and the Panel to get the views of the wider United Nations membership.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for presenting the 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We commend his stewardship of the Committee and the professionalism with which the Committee has been implementing its mandate. I would like to welcome the submission of the final report (S/2012/395) by the Panel of Experts, which was issued as an official document of the Security Council last week. We also welcome the extension last week of the mandate of the Panel till 9 July 2012. We expect that the Panel will continue to work under the direction of the 1737 Committee and assist the Committee in the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the conference scheduled to be held in Istanbul later this month and hope that it will build on the gains of the London Conference held in February. India, for its part, will continue to partner with all stakeholders for the stabilization of the situation in Somalia. India will also continue to extend its support for the capacity-building of Somali national institutions through human resources development. We recently increased the number of scholarships for Somali students and experts. We will also continue our cooperation in the information technology sector in Somalia. We hope that, with our collective efforts, the people of Somalia will be able to turn a new page in their history in August and achieve sustainable peace and enduring stability in the country.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“We would therefore like to reiterate the need for the international community to adopt a comprehensive counter-piracy strategy that also addresses the inhuman conditions in which pirates hold hostages. In conclusion, I would like to say that, as we approach the end of transition in Somalia, the international community, and the United Nations in particular, should remain vigilant of forces that have the potential to undermine the process. The international community should also remain engaged with Somali stakeholders and provide assistance in political, security and humanitarian spheres, as required by the post-transition Somali authorities. As noted by the Secretary General, the investment of the international community will be fundamental to the long-term recovery and development of Somalia.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“We hope that the Transitional Federal Institutions and other Somali stakeholders will fully cooperate and implement the decisions of the first and second Garoowe Consultative Constitutional Conferences in a time-bound manner. In that regard, we have taken note of efforts that are being made in Mogadishu and the regions and hope that those efforts are as broad-based as possible to ensure inclusivity in the process by taking into consideration the traditional social structure and accommodating existing regional authorities into the federal system. The problem of piracy and hostage-taking off the coast of Somalia remains a matter of serious concern for India. In spite of counter-piracy measures, the number of attempted pirate attacks increased by 65 per cent in 2011. Pirates are currently holding 16 ships and nearly 300 hostages.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Given the fragile security situation, our continued support to AMISOM. remains critical, in addition to the capacity-building of Somali security forces. We have noted the progress made towards the full deployment of AMISOM's mandated strength and its deployment plans. We commend the troop-contributing countries for their commitments in that regard and we hope that the Council will further expand its support for AMISOM in accordance with the recommendations of the African Union (AU). India, on its part, made an uncaveated contribution of $2 million in 2011 to the AU and United Nations Trust Funds for AMISOM, and will make another contribution of $1 million this year. The gains on the security front need to be matched by the progress on the political track.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Al-Shabaab, however, remains a potent force and, with its recent affiliation with Al-Qaida continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security in Somalia and the larger region. The recent attacks in Mogadishu and southern Somalia confirm its capability. It is therefore necessary to expedite stabilization and reconciliation in the liberated areas and to restrict sources of Al-Shabaab's revenue and weapons. All parties should strictly implement the ban on the trade in charcoal, in accordance with resolution 2036 (2012). We have noted that the TFG has set up district security committees as part of its outreach efforts in the liberated areas. We think that adoption of a national security and stabilization plan will facilitate stabilization and reconciliation in these areas and should be expedited.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“During the past year, significant progress has been made by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the TFG and allied forces in the security sector. Though Al-Shabaab has carried out some spectacular terrorist attacks, security gains have by and large been sustained in Mogadishu. This has facilitated the revival of economic activities. The relocation of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia to Mogadishu in January this year was an important milestone in this regard. Security forces, led by AMISOM. and assisted by Kenyan and Ethiopian troops, have also recovered several areas from Al-Shabaab in southern and central Somalia. In this connection, strengthening AMISOM. with more predictable and sustainable resources, in accordance with resolution 2036 (2012), should facilitate further gains against Al-Shabaab.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by welcoming President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to the Security Council. His participation and statement in the meeting today underscore the commitment that the leadership of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) has shown towards the stabilization of the situation in Somalia. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga for his insightful briefing. Clearly, the political process in Somalia has entered a decisive phase towards ending the transition in August. Against this backdrop, today's debate should help the Council to take stock of the progress made so far in the implementation of the road map, identify the challenges, and decide on the ways and means to address those challenges.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“India has consistently supported the AUHIP in its efforts to facilitate negotiations between the Sudan and South Sudan and a resolution of all the outstanding issues, so that they can develop into two viable and politically stable States, at peace with each other. Our vote in favour of resolution 2046 (2012) today is an expression of our support for the efforts of the AUHIP and in line with the request contained in the African Union communique of 24 April. We hope that the resolution's adoption will strengthen the efforts of the AUHIP to facilitate and negotiate a settlement of all outstanding issues. We urge the two countries to end all hostilities between their military forces, as well as those by the various armed groups operating in the region, and to resume negotiations without delay under AUHIP auspices.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“There is therefore an urgent need to avoid war and to peacefully resolve the outstanding issues related to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) through political dialogue and negotiations. The African Union's High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP), led by President Thabo Mbeki, has been facilitating dialogue between the Sudan and South Sudan for a few years now. In its briefings to the Security Council, the Panel has outlined realistic frameworks that it has developed for resolving various outstanding CPA issues. Serious negotiations based on those frameworks can help the two countries not only to resolve those issues but also to build an enduring relationship based on mutual cooperation and respect for their independence, unity and territorial integrity.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, and the delegation of Azerbaijan on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I would like to assure you of my delegation's full cooperation and support. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of the United States and her delegation for their able stewardship of the Council during April. Recent developments between the Sudan and South Sudan, including cross-border military operations and damage to economic infrastructure, particularly oil facilities, have caused us serious concern. These developments have the potential to threaten peace and stability and lead the two countries towards war. This will be a serious setback to the socio-economic and political issues - the effects of decades-long civil war - that the country has to overcome.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, assistance in capacity-building must be provided only upon request and as mutually agreed. The challenges we are discussing today are global in nature, and their interlinkages make them even more complex. They call for strong collaborative action, involving all Member States working together in a manner that is legitimate and appropriate.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“We commend the efforts and commitment of the relevant United Nations agencies in developing the capacities of countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. Commitment to the capacity- building of States in different sectors requires greater financial and technological support, and we should be willing to provide the same to them. However, the connected issue is how the relevant United Nations agencies can help interested Member States secure their borders against illicit cross-border trafficking and movement. The first fundamental principle in that regard is respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State seeking assistance. Secondly, donors and the relevant United Nations agencies must respect the prerogative of the Member State concerned in securing its own borders.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“General norm-setting must necessarily belong to relevant organs and agencies of the United Nations. The Security Council should step in only where there is threat to international peace and security, and in the context of specific situations, such as in conflict and post-conflict situations, and under sanctions regimes established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004), 1373 (2001) and 1267 (1999), under Chapter VII of the Charter. The United Nations has played a seminal role in the capacity-building of Member States. States need assistance to fulfil their international commitments, to strengthen their internal institutions, including those dealing with law and order, and to secure their borders. Such an exercise must always be demand-driven and led by Member States.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“At the same time, there are a number of United Nations bodies and agencies that have their identified and Charter-mandated areas of specialization in connection with illicit cross-border trafficking and movement. It is important that the Council respects the mandates of other organs of the United Nations and its specialized bodies. Of late, there has been a concerted push to bring several global issues onto the Council's agenda under the pretext of their affecting international peace and security. That needs to be avoided. The Charter provides for a clear division of responsibility between the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other specialized bodies. We must respect that separation of functions in letter and spirit.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“At the outset, let me join others in thanking you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate on the threats to international peace and security posed by illicit cross- border trafficking and movement. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Trafficking by non-State actors in nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, their means of delivery and related materials, and the movement of terrorists and their funds challenge international peace and security. Moreover, there are situations where international peace and security is exacerbated by illicit cross-border trafficking in arms and drug trafficking. In such cases, Security Council pronouncements have invariably listed those exacerbations and sought to control them.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of UNMIT, the international community and bilateral partners towards peace, stability and development in the country. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation for the extension of UNMIT's mandate until the end December 2012 at the current authorized levels. Before I conclude, I would like to express our deep appreciation for the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, and the dedication and hard work of her team in supporting the Government and people of Timor-Leste.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“India attaches great importance to its relations with Timor-Leste, and we have sought to contribute to the country's development by providing expertise and training in areas of our competence and where we see complementarities in their application. India has extended its support to the Government of Timor- Leste, including through assistance for the purchase of equipment and materials related to socio-economic development and in the human resource development sector. We are also partnering with the Government of Timor-Leste under the India-Brazil-South Africa framework. The progress achieved so far gives us confidence that we are moving in the right direction and that UNMIT is well on path to becoming a success story.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“As UNMIT moves towards a drawdown by the end of 2012 and the Government assumes full responsibility for various processes, the United Nations system and agencies present in the field must work in a coherent manner. All critical aspects related to the transition, including the downsizing of UNMIT's police component following the elections, the implementation of the Joint Transition Plan and the contours of the future United Nations engagement, must be decided in close consultation with the Government. It is important that the transition be guided and owned by the Timorese Government. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report after the elections.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“Moving ahead, it is critical that there be necessary legislative and operational frameworks in place for a clear delineation of authority between the military and the police so that they can effectively discharge their responsibilities under the overall command and control of civilian Government. We support the efforts of the Government to seek enhanced regional engagement and to address the development challenges confronting the country. We have noted with satisfaction that overall economic growth, including proceeds from the oil and gas sector, remains robust. The Government's continued focus on infrastructure and capital development would certainly be helpful in ushering rapid socio-economic transition in the country.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“We are appreciative of the technical and logistical support extended by the United Nations and the international community towards holding the elections. We compliment the Policia Nacional de Timor- Leste (PNTL) on its efforts towards institutional development and capacity-building. The PNTL has successfully assumed the responsibility for the conduct, command and control of all police operations in the country. The forthcoming elections will be the final litmus test of its preparedness to maintain law and order in the country. As the transition progresses, it is important that UNMIT remain steadfast in its support to the PNTL in accordance with the wishes of the Government.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“We are indeed encouraged by President Horta's assessment of the progress achieved so far. This year could be an important milestone for the consolidation of democratic transition in Timor-Leste. As the country marks the tenth anniversary of the restoration of its independence, presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled later this year. The continued and active engagement of all political parties in the democratic processes and the forthcoming elections are an encouraging indicator of Timor-Leste's abiding commitment to democracy. We are happy to note that there has been steady progress towards organizing those elections and that an enabling legislative framework has already been put in place.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening today's debate on the situation in Timor-Leste. I would like to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste, to the Security Council and thank him for his statement. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for her comprehensive briefing. The Secretary-General's latest report (S/2012/43) has provided us with an opportunity to reflect on the latest developments as the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) prepares to draw down by the end of this year. It is a matter of great satisfaction that the overall situation in Timor-Leste remains calm and stable and that the country is firmly on the path to long-term peace, stability and development.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“The prosecution of those involved in the financing of pirate activities, and the cooperation of States in the sharing of information and evidence concerning such persons and activities, including in the release of hostages, are equally important.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“The need for stand-alone premises and to assess associated security costs; the salaries and other expenses of international experts, including judges and prosecutors, including from the Somali diaspora; and the sources of such funding on a sustained long-term basis are important. In conclusion, the Secretary-General's report raises important issues and made valuable suggestions that need to be further considered and developed. The solution to the problem of piracy in Somalia lies not at sea, but on land. It is important that the Transitional Federal Institutions in Somalia follow the road map with sincerity and commitment. We also support the strengthening of national and regional capacities in the drafting of national anti-piracy legislation and the investigation, prosecution and sentencing of suspected pirates.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“We also agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion that such information would assist the Security Council in its consideration of the most effective measures to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, and regional States and the United Nations in determining the likely anticipated demand for prosecution capacity in the region for the foreseeable future. A decision from the budgetary point of View would also be useful. Before coming to a final view on the establishment of extraterritorial Somali courts, there is a need to consider the estimated annual costs of the establishment of such extraterritorial courts, in consultation with the interested regional States and concerned United Nations agencies.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“The Secretary-General has also suggested detailed implementation proposals for the specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia, Tanzania, Seychelles and Mauritius. Those implementation proposals are important and need to be considered and further discussed by the Council, as well as by UNDP and UNODC. We fully support the Secretary-General's view that, as a first step, an assessment - with the assistance of the naval coalitions and other States active in naval operations - is necessary to determine the number of piracy incidents where the suspects are apprehended but released and the reasons underlying the releases. That assessment is a precondition for assessing the required national and regional capacity for prosecuting and incarcerating pirates.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“Its purpose would be to act as focal point for regional and international support to the prosecution of piracy suspects and to provide a location offering relative logistical ease for their transfer by naval forces. As the regional prosecution centre would be based in the national legal system of Seychelles, it would be cost-effective and easy to set up. The views of the Somali authorities on this matter should be obtained in consultation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNODC. We also request the Secretariat to work out the modalities of establishing such a focal point and its likely impact on the overall prosecution and punishment of pirates, as well as those involved in the financing and laundering of the proceeds of piracy and armed robbery at sea.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“Piracy off the coast of Somalia emanates from the Somali problem, and the solution needs to have Somalia's concurrence and the support of its institutions. The imposition of external solutions will not work in the long run, especially when the regional States have a clear preference for the transfer of convicted offenders to Somalia to enable them to serve their remaining sentence there. In this context, it is important to note that in view of the continuing challenges facing the establishment of an extraterritorial Somali anti-piracy court at this stage, Working Group 2 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia has discussed the possibility of developing a regional prosecution center, for example in Seychelles.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“The report notes that consultations with Somalia have indicated that the Somali authorities continue not to favour the establishment of a Somali court outside the territory of Somalia, preferring that any assistance for new courts be implemented within Somalia. At the same time, Somalia also faces challenges in relation to the adequacy of the legislative basis for piracy prosecutions and the level of training and qualifications of Somali judges, prosecutors and other legal professionals. These challenges need to be addressed on a priority basis. Given the continuation of the Somali authorities not being favourably disposed towards the establishment of a Somali court outside the territory of Somalia, a fresh look at possible solutions is necessary.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“We also note that the geographic spread of pirate activities has expanded into the Red Sea, the Somali Basin and into the western Indian Ocean. Pirates now operate in the high seas at distances of up to 1,750 nautical miles from the coast of Somalia, covering a geographical area of roughly 2.8 million square miles. The pirates have continued to deter action by navies through the greater use of captured ships and dhows as mother ships, often retaining the captured crews onboard as human shields. Violence against seafarers continues to be reported, and the safety and security of seafarers remain a matter of very serious concern.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General O'Brien and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yuri Fedotov, for their valuable statements concerning the specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia and other States in the region. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the subject (S/2012/50). The report presents a grim picture of the piracy scenario off the coast of Somalia. It notes that, during 2011, there were 286 attacks against ships in the waters off the coast of Somalia, of which 31 were successful. As of 20 December 2011, 13 ships were held by pirates, with a total of 265 hostages. Despite a reduction in the number of successful attacks, the total number of pirate attacks continues to be high.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“That, in turn, will facilitate political stabilization and also improve the socio- economic and humanitarian situations. We voted in favour of resolution 2036 (2012) today because it strengthens AMISOM. and provides it with more predictable and sustainable resources, including force enablers and multipliers. We are disappointed, however, that the resolution does not include naval assets for contingent-owned equipment reimbursement. We are of the view that the proposed maritime component of AMISOM, limited as it is, is integral to the new strategic concept and thus to the success of the Mission. The pacification of the Somali coastline is essential not only to depriving Al-Shabaab of port revenues and export earnings, but also to dealing with the ever-increasing menace of piracy and hostage-taking.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is today the mainstay of the efforts of the international community to stabilize the security situation in Somalia. We strongly commend the countries contributing troops to AMISOM. for their commitment to the Mission and for the sacrifices their men have made. Despite its limited resources, AMISOM. has made significant achievements in the implementation of its mandate over the past year. The Mission therefore deserves more support from the international community. In that connection, we welcome AMISOM's new strategic concept, developed jointly by the African Union and the United Nations. We think that the full implementation of that concept has the potential to accelerate the stabilization of the security situation in Somalia.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“I would also like to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Jan Kubis, and to assure him of our full support.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“It is our expectation that such cooperation would not only be at the intergovernmental level but would also involve civil society and business as stakeholders. The greatest need today is for the Afghan people to have peace and stability. They deserve to live in peace and to decide their future themselves, without outside interference, coercion and intimidation. All countries of the region must work to facilitate that. The international community as a whole needs to work with renewed vigour and unity of purpose towards strengthening the efforts of the Afghan Government in seeking solutions that are inclusive and led by the Afghan people themselves. In conclusion, let me reiterate that India appreciates and supports the good work being done by UNAMA.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Those are concrete manifestations of our long- term political commitment to Afghanistan. If others do the same, we could set off a virtuous cycle of healthy economic development in Afghanistan that benefits Afghanistan and the region and start, as President Karzai has called it, a cooperative, rather than a competitive, great game in the region. Afghanistan's growth strategy is built on the country's comparative advantage consisting of abundant natural resources and its strategic geographical location. We see Afghanistan as a hub linking the Middle East, West Asia, Central Asia and South Asia through trade and transit routes, railways and highways, energy pipelines and electricity networks, economic projects and cross-investments.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“India is assisting Afghanistan in building an agricultural university to tap the potential of agriculture in Afghanistan. We have extended our assistance to Afghanistan for capacity-building and increased the number of civil scholarships offered to Afghanistan, so as to enable more students from Afghanistan to get the requisite training in art, culture, technology and other areas in order to further the process of nation-building in Afghanistan. We are also prepared to make long-term investments in Afghanistan. Indian companies are willing to invest up to $10 billion in the mining sector and in setting up a steel plant and related infrastructure in Afghanistan. Recently, an Indian consortium was awarded mining rights for three blocks of the Hajigak iron ore deposits by the Government of Afghanistan.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Recent history has shown that an end to Afghanistan's suffering requires an end to external interference in its internal affairs. India has pledged up to $2 billion in development and humanitarian assistance and signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan in October, looking at 2014 and beyond. The agreement creates an institutional framework for our future cooperation in the fields of political and security issues, trade and economy, capacity-building and education and social, cultural, civil society and people-to-people relations. We offer our growing market to Afghanistan's products. Last month, India announced the virtual elimination of sensitive lists affecting exports from all least developed countries in the South Asian region to India.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source