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lines on the record: 34
first: 2021-11-03
most recent: 2022-07-20
sittings or episodes: 8
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“To that end, India has made a contribution of $200,000 to support UNITAD investigations. India continues to believe that progress on other tracks would also help in facilitating the overall political peace process in Syria. In order to realize that, all parties, in particular external players, need to show their commitment in tangible terms to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned United Nations-facilitated political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“India has also repeatedly cautioned against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including in the region in question. The reports of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) have also referred to the repeated deployments of chemical weapons by United Nations- proscribed terrorist groups and those affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016. The international community’s collective fight against terrorism will be strengthened by ensuring accountability for the grave and inhuman acts of terror committed by those terrorists and their affiliated groups.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“We attach high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and stand for its full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation. We support the collective efforts of all the parties to ensure that the credibility and integrity of the Convention is maintained to the full. India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and in any circumstances. India has consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective. Such an investigation should follow scrupulously the provisions and procedures embedded in the Convention and should be in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined in it to establish facts and reach evidence-based conclusions.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her detailed briefing. We have taken note of the latest monthly report by the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/530), and we also note the recent monthly submission by Syria to the OPCW. We encourage continued engagement between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to resolve the outstanding issues. We hope that the twenty- fifth round of consultations between the Declaration Assessment Team and the Syrian national authorities, which has been pending since April 2021, will be organized as soon as possible, and that the OPCW and Syria will continue to work together to overcome the impediments.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“India has had a long-standing relation with Haiti and its people. India has been a major troop-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping operations in Haiti and contributed three formed police units to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. These were in operation until 2017. India has also extended assistance to Haiti in its times of need, commencing with the 2010 earthquake rehabilitation efforts. We also extended emergency financial aid of $2,050,000 to Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. More recently, we donated essential life-saving medicines to address the coronavirus disease pandemic. We have full confidence that the people of Haiti have the strength and resilience to overcome the current challenges they face.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“We also reiterate the importance of proactively pursuing the capacity-building of the Haitian National Police. In that regard, we welcome the formal request of the interim Government to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for assistance in addressing the perennial problem of the entry of illicit goods into Haiti. We also underscore the importance of the smooth and efficient functioning of the respective judicial institutions to address the environment of impunity. On mandate renewal with regard to BINUH, we have taken note of the Secretary-General’s findings that Haiti is undergoing one of the most difficult periods in its history. The presence of BINUH is important, and it needs to be empowered to support Haitian authorities in a more purposeful manner. My delegation will engage constructively in the mandate renewal discussions.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“It is important to have a clear timeline and road map for the transition and the holding of elections in Haiti. All Haitian stakeholders need to work constructively to build trust and confidence and arrive at a consensus on the restoration of the constitutional order through a realistic and practical road map. The restoration of law and order has remained one of the biggest impediments to Haiti’s progress. The persisting gang-related violence and kidnappings, including in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, have further contributed to the prevailing sense of insecurity. In some instances, United Nations personnel have also been targeted. Such attacks deserve the Council’s strongest condemnation, and we call for swift action against the perpetrators.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“First, there was the assassination of President Moïse in July last year, followed by the devastating high-magnitude earthquake and subsequent hurricane in August. All of those calamities exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. The political and security situation has remained precarious over the past four months. Haitian political stakeholders have yet to reach any agreement on the transition, the restoration of functioning institutions and the holding of elections. The dire humanitarian situation has been further complicated by the prevailing situation of economic stagnation. In that context, we note the recent efforts of Special Representative La Lime and her team in facilitating dialogue among the interim Government, the opposition and civil society groups.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her comprehensive briefing on the implementation of the Security Council mandate given to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and on the recent developments in Haiti. I would also like to thank the civil society briefer, Mr. Descardes, for his remarks. We welcome the presence of Haiti’s Foreign Minister at today’s meeting and the representative of the Dominican Republic. As we have seen in the past decade, recovery from the multidimensional challenges in Haiti has not been easy. The resilience of the people of Haiti has been tested repeatedly by unpredictable political developments and tragic natural calamities. Last year, Haiti faced challenges on both those fronts.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“The international community’s collective fight against terrorism will be strengthened by ensuring accountability for the grave and inhuman acts of terror committed by terrorists and terrorist groups. To that end, India has made a contribution of $200,000 to support the investigations of the Investigative Team. India continues to believe that progress on other tracks would also help in facilitating the overall political peace process in Syria, as underscored in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“Such an investigation should follow scrupulously the provisions and procedures embedded in the Convention and in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined under it to establish facts and reach evidence-based conclusions. India has also repeatedly cautioned against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including in the region. The reports of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant have also referred to the repeated deployment of chemical weapons by United Nations-proscribed terrorist groups and those affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, we also hope that the next round of inspections of the Barzah and Jamrayah facilities of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre will be held at an early date. Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention. India attaches high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and stands for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation. We support the collective efforts by all the parties to ensure that the credibility and integrity of the Convention is maintained to the fullest. India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. India has consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her update today. We have taken note of the contents of the most recent monthly report by the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/281). We have also noted the recent monthly submission made by Syria detailing measures undertaken to implement its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. We encourage continued engagement between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to resolve the outstanding issues. We are hopeful that the twenty- fifth round of consultations between the Declaration Assessment Team and the Syrian National Authority will be organized as soon as possible.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“The reports of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have also referred to the repeated deployment of chemical weapons by United Nations-proscribed terrorist groups and those affiliated with ISIL against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016. ISIL and Da’esh should remain active in Syria and Iraq, where the group is seeking to rebuild its capabilities. Therefore, allegations of the use of chemical weapons need to be addressed with the utmost attention. India continues to believe that progress on other tracks — the political track and the humanitarian track — would help with potential forward movement in respect of the political process in Syria, as advocated by resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source
“We support the collective efforts made by all the parties to ensure that the credibility and integrity of the Convention is maintained to the fullest. India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. India has consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective. Such an investigation should follow scrupulously the provisions and procedures embedded in the Convention and be in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined under it to establish facts and reach evidence-based conclusions. India has also repeatedly cautioned against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including in the region.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, we note the Technical Secretariat’s proposal for holding the next round of inspections of the Barzah and Jamrayah facilities of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre and urge that they be held at an early date. We encourage continued engagement between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to resolve their differences as soon as possible. India’s position on issues related to Syria acceding to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is well known. It is our principled stand that the CWC is a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. India attaches high importance to the CWC and stands for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source
“We would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her update. We have taken note of the contents of the latest two reports by Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2021/1103 and S/2022/76) submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2118 (2013), as well as the reports of the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria in 2015 and 2016 (S/2022/85, annex and S/2022/116, annex, respectively). We have also noted the two latest submissions made by Syrian Arab Republic detailing measures undertaken to implement its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source
“In that context, it will be important to build the capacities of the national judicial institutions of the Sudan. Lastly, as we look forward to the Sudan’s successful completion of the current transition phase, we remain confident that the Sudanese people will overcome the current challenges and strive further on their road to peace and development.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“The jurisdiction of the Special Court, which will include matters relating to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes since 2002, is a step in the right direction. We also hope that the Prosecutor will be able to keep up his engagement with Darfur during his next visit to the Sudan in April. That pursuit of justice for victims of atrocity crimes in Darfur is also reflected in the cooperation shown by the Sudanese authorities. It is important that all sides continue to engage on outstanding issues in order to find mutually acceptable solutions. As the Sudan transitions to a peaceful, stable and prosperous future, there is a need to provide it with all the assistance it needs to redress the issues of the past, promote intercommunal harmony and protect the fundamental rights of all its citizens.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“The Constitutional Declaration, signed in August 2019, should drive that process, and all stakeholders need to display flexibility, mutual trust and understanding. It is crucial for the military and the civilian leadership to reach an amicable solution in order to take the transition process forward. The transition process should continue to address issues related to justice and accountability. The transitional Government of the Sudan had shown readiness to address issues relating to transitional justice, including accountability for human rights violations, through a truth and reconciliation process. The parties to the Juba Peace Agreement have also agreed to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in relation to Darfur and the Special Court for Darfur Crimes.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for presenting the thirty-fourth report on the situation in the Sudan, submitted pursuant to paragraph 8 of resolution 1593 (2005), and for updating the Council on his first visit to the Sudan in August 2021. We also welcome the presence of the representative of the Sudan in today’s meeting. At the outset, I would like to place on record that India is not a signatory to the Rome Statute and is not a member of the ICC. The resignation of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok reflects the inherent challenges to the transition process. The United Nations-facilitated intra-Sudanese political process, which is aimed at salvaging the situation and keeping the transition process on track, needs to be Sudanese-led and guided by a constructive approach.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“As the Council looks towards the renewal of the Syria humanitarian resolution — resolution 2585 (2021) — next year, it is critical to achieve progress with regard to provisions related to “expanding the scope of the work in early recovery and increasing the resilience of the infrastructure in Syria”. For our part, India has continued to extend developmental assistance and human-resource development support to Syria through grants and lines of credit for developmental projects, supplies of medicine and food, artificial limb fitment camps and capacity-building training programmes. Since the beginning of the conflict, India has always stood by the Syrian people. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s commitment to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned United Nations- facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“In the north-west, we believe there is considerable scope for expanding cross-line operations. The ongoing cross-border operations will continue to negatively impact on the sovereignty of the Syrian State. In the north-east, cross-line operations have become regular and sustained. In October and November, the World Health Organization delivered cross-line shipments by road and air. We encourage the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other United Nations agencies to expand efforts to enhance cross- line operations further. Taking into consideration the difficult economic and social situation in Syria, which has been further compounded by the global coronavirus disease pandemic and the onset of winter, there is need to scale up humanitarian assistance.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“United Nations-designated terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, as mentioned in the recent reports of the Secretary-General, have continued to gain in strength in Syria. Da’esh has also continued to launch attacks in areas across Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah and eastern rural Homs. The global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains. The humanitarian crisis in Syria has not seen significant improvement in recent months. We believe that a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire is paramount to the interest of the Syrian people. It will also help to expand cross-line humanitarian aid operations. In that context, we note that progress has been made to expand the overall humanitarian response and facilitate cross- line access.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We also welcome the recent announcement of the opening of the border between Jordan and Syria. On the security front, we remain concerned with the overall situation in Syria, including increasing incidents of ceasefire violations in north-west Syria. We call on all sides to desist from any actions, including military provocations like missile strikes, that may lead to violence and disturbance in Syria. Furthermore, the growing influence of terrorist groups in internally displaced persons camps like Al-Rukban and Al-Hol needs to be urgently addressed. The issue of the repatriation of foreign citizens from those camp sites needs to be dealt with as a priority.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We hope that those efforts will bear fruit soon and culminate in the next round of the Constitutional Committee meeting. While the holding of that meeting is important, the progress in the step for step approach articulated by the Special Envoy needs mutual trust among all parties, including external players. The support of the international community to address the economic and humanitarian challenges remains integral to the success of the political process. The recent diplomatic engagement between Damascus and other capitals in the region is reassuring. It may also positively impact the restoration of Syria’s membership in the League of Arab States. Regarding confidence-building measures, we welcome efforts by the Syrian authorities to prioritize the return of displaced Syrians to their areas of origin.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“I join others in thanking Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths for their updates today. I also thank the civil society representative, Ms. Amani Ballour, for her briefing. India has been reiterating since the beginning of the conflict that imposing external solutions cannot help in the resolution of the conflict. It is for the Syrians to determine and decide what is best for Syria and their own future. The decade-long conflict and involvement of external players has adversely affected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. The Special Envoy briefed us in detail on his recent efforts to engage proactively with all the stakeholders, including his visit to Damascus last week.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“As a member of the Security Council, India has repeatedly cautioned against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including entities in the region. The most recent report of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (S/2021/974) also brought out those connections. Such linkages are a cause for concern and need to be acted upon. Lastly, we believe that technical issues such as Syria’s chemical weapons file need to be dealt in an objective manner. Progress on such matters could potentially help the political track move in a positive direction.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“India attaches high importance to the CWC and stands for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation. We support collective efforts by all to ensure that the credibility and integrity of the Convention is maintained to the fullest. India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. We have consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective, scrupulously following the provisions and procedure embedded in the Convention and in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined under it to establish the facts and reach evidence-based conclusions.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her update today. We have taken note of the contents of the most recent — the ninety-eighth — monthly report (see S/2021/989) of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2118 (2013). We also note Syria’s submission of its monthly report. We would like both the OPCW and Syria to work constructively to resolve the relevant issues expeditiously. The Chemical Weapons Convention is a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“It is important that all sides shun divisive rhetoric in their statements that may be used to stoke tensions between different communities. Towards this end, we hope that the new High Representative will play an objective role in line with the provisions of the Peace Agreement.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“The new High Representative has before him an emerging political situation that, if not addressed diligently, could adversely affect the Peace Agreement. Therefore, the new High Representative needs to promote cohesion and mutual understanding among all parties. We hope that disagreement among members of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council over the Office of the High Representative will be resolved through consensus and constructive engagement in line with the peace agreement. Owing to its multi-ethnic, multilingual, multicultural and multireligious nature, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been facing challenges on its path towards sustainable peace. We believe these challenges could be overcome by its leaders through dialogue, mutual understanding and empathy towards each other’s positions.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“We believe the General Framework Agreement for Peace provides the basis to find solutions related to interethnic-conflict settlement through dialogue among the parties based on equality and mutual respect, compromise and consensus. The Agreement remains important for building enduring peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As an ad hoc international institutional mechanism, the Office of the High Representative has been overseeing the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Agreement. We believe it is incumbent on the Office to continue to work with all parties objectively to build trust and overcome the impediments. The Office is an interim mechanism, and expeditious implementation of the 5+2 agenda should remain the top priority.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“We wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We also wish to congratulate Kenya for a successful presidency in the month of October. Let me begin by thanking Mr. Christian Schmidt for his first report, covering the period from 16 April to 15 October 2021, which has been shared with the Security Council. The recent political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina have the potential to undermine the progress made in the last two decades. It is important that all parties are encouraged to adopt a conciliatory approach and work closely to address all contentious issues.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source