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Mukerji

lines on the record: 258
first: 2013-04-24
most recent: 2015-10-13
sittings or episodes: 37
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“This year, when we commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, my delegation would like to recall the fact that tens of thousands of Indian soldiers paid with their lives for the eventual victory of the Allied forces in both of those Wars. India is committed to finding lasting solutions to the scourge of war and was among the original founders both of the League of Nations, in 1919, and of the United Nations, in 1945. As we see it, the concept paper for this debate deals with five broad issues. On the first issue, relating to international and internal conflicts, India's position is that the mandate of the Security Council must remain focused on international conflict situations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Jordan for organizing this debate on the theme "Wwar, its lessons and the search for a permanent peace", and for circulating the revised concept paper (S/2014/30, annex) for this debate. We have listened with interest to the views expressed by other delegations so far on this subject. The topic of our debate today is directly relevant to the work of the Security Council as the organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It is useful to recall that in 1945, when the Charter of the United Nations was agreed to, the focus of the Organization was on preventing the "scourge of war", a direct reference to the destruction caused by the First and Second World Wars.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In December 2013, India offered a financial contribution of $1 million to the trust fund set up at the OPCW at The Hague for use in the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons and related facilities. India has also offered the services of its experts to be used by the OPCW in destruction verification activities and training slots for personnel participating in the United Nations-OPCW Joint Mission for the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons. In conclusion, let me express our full support for the second Geneva Conference on Syria. We hope that it will launch a Syrian-led inclusive political dialogue that will resolve the current crisis and meet the legitimate aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We have thus far been able to assist in the rehabilitation of a cultural and hospital centre in Gaza, the construction and equipping of a centre for person with physical disabilities in Nablus, and support for recreational activities through infrastructure support for a football stadium in Ramallah. India welcomes the efforts made by the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations towards the removal and elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme, and hopes that the Joint Mission will be able to meet the final deadline of 30 June for the complete elimination of Syria's chemical weapons programme.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“India has always supported the nation-building efforts of Palestine through technical and economic assistance, including budgetary support. In 2012, India pledged $10 million as budgetary support to Palestine and signed three memorandums of understanding for development projects in the fields of information and communication technology, vocational training and the construction of schools. In September 2013, India contributed $1 million as a part of its annual contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), primarily for the provision of food and medicines to the displaced people in refugee camps under the various UNRWA programmes. We are also implementing a series of development projects in Palestine, funded by the India-Brazil- South Africa Dialogue Forum.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“It is unfortunate that so far there has been little visible progress, but we hope that both sides will seize the opportunity presented by direct negotiations and strike a peace deal in the critical months ahead. The recent announcement by Israel of new settlement construction is regrettable. The settlement activities are not only illegal but also pose a threat to the two-State solution. We join others in urging Israel to stop these settlement activities. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, meanwhile, remains a cause for serious concern. The blockade on Gaza is not only adversely affecting the population but also driving militant elements to vent their frustration through violence, thereby further complicating the situation on the ground and increasing Israel's vulnerability and security concerns.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We firmly support a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living within secure and recognized borders side by side and at peace with Israel. We also continue to support Palestine's bid for full and equal membership of the United Nations. We look forward to a meaningful 2014 as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which was launched on 16 January by the Secretary-General. We welcome the continuation of the negotiation rounds between Israel and Palestine that began in late July last year with the aim of reaching a deal within nine months.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Allow me first to congratulate Your Royal Highness on Jordan's assumption of both its membership of the Council and the presidency of the Council for this month. Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to the Council for convening this quarterly open debate, which will allow the Council to take stock of recent developments in the Middle East, including the State of Palestine. I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing earlier today. The situation in the Middle East region remains fragile and unpredictable, with unprecedented changes in several countries in the region and the ongoing conflict in Syria. We look forward to the success of the efforts of the international community this week to resolve the situation in Syria.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We reiterate our support to the efforts of the international community leading towards a peaceful, prosperous and stable Afghanistan.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“The future role of UNAMA needs to be discussed so that it plays an effective role, keeping in mind the overall objective of the transition process. In doing so we must take into account problems of coherence, the duplication of effort and the resulting higher cost of programmes. In conclusion, I would like to say that, as we enter a new year, we should be hopeful that Afghanistan will be taking definite strides towards a new era of development and progress. India sincerely believes that the huge efforts of the Afghan people and the international community that have gone into the process of transition will provide a solid basis for a stable future. We would like to assure the Council that India will stand by the people of Afghanistan in all its endeavours.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“However, I would like to mention that in view of the maturity of the process in Afghanistan, the international community may wish to define UNAMA's political mandate in the light of the changed circumstances. The new mandate of UNAMA should help to keep its focus on supporting the political institutions rather than attempting to influence the political process itself, which must be left entirely to Afghanistan's own leaders. Speaking of UNAMA's role, we also believe that the Mission must step up its humanitarian and developmental roIe through better delivery of assistance in Afghanistan, since the United Nations is uniquely placed with access to the most remote and isolated communities in the country. We must also not forget that it is not "capacity- substitution" but capacity- building that we are seeking to achieve in Afghanistan.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“The Secretary-General's report rightly mentions that it is a critical hazard to the security, well-being and development of Afghanistan and the wider region. This aspect must not be neglected. In view to the efforts of the international community to ensure an Afghan-led process of transition, the time has come for the international community to reassess the role it wishes to play. I would suggest that we need to discuss the issue of mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Afghanistan has achieved a considerable level of political maturity with the ongoing political reconstruction efforts. There is no doubt that UNAMA has played an exceptional role over the past decade in the political, humanitarian and development spheres in Afghanistan, along with other agencies of the United Nations system.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“In this regard, concerted action is also needed to isolate and root out the syndicate of terrorism, which includes elements of the Taliban, Al-Qaida, Lashkar e Toiba and other terrorist and extremist groups. In order to have a smooth transition security plan, it is therefore extremely important that the drawdown of troops and its implications for the security arrangements be carefully assessed and appropriate measures taken to ensure the safety of the Afghan people. I note that the Secretary-General has mentioned the twelfth annual trilateral meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China on 10 November, which emphasized the need for continuing international support to and greater regional integration with Afghanistan. We also note the recent announcement of record levels of poppy cultivation and opium production.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“There are forces active in derailing the process of reconstruction. Here, I would like to reiterate that India will be undeterred by these cowardly acts of violence. We do not have an exit policy in Afghanistan, and I would like to re-emphasize our commitment to standing by the Afghan people and their servicemen, who have shown exemplary courage in protecting the Afghan people. The internal security situation has been held hostage to terrorist attacks originating from beyond Afghanistan's border by groups closely allied to Al-Qaida and their affiliates. We would like to reiterate that we must be continuously watchful of the designs of these terrorist organizations.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“At this juncture, the support of the international community for the Afghan authorities' electoral preparations is critical. We must also be vigilant to any effort to derail the process, and that would certainly include strengthening the security apparatus. The security situation in Afghanistan remains under threat from terrorism. The report of the Secretary-General (S/20l3/721) mentions that during the first 10 months of 2013, there were 7,394 civilian casualties, which represents a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2012. Three-quarters of these casualties were attributed to attacks by anti-Government elements. It is also noteworthy that the use of improvised explosive devices, including in complex and suicide attacks, accounted for 49 per cent of these casualties and remains the biggest threat to civilians.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“We note that progress has been made in the finalization of the candidates for the presidential and provincial elections due in 2014. This is a significant step during a period of Afghanistan's transition that encompasses security, political and economic dimensions. I would like to reiterate that the key to successful elections in 2014 is a process whose outcome is acceptable to the people of Afghanistan. The events preceding the presidential elections are extremely important as they will bring to the political discourse issues that are close to the heart of the Afghan people. This will have an impact on the political reconstruction effort in Afghanistan, which must always remain Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“At the outset, let me thank you, Sir, for organizing this debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement. We also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his briefing. Let me begin by expressing our concern over the attacks in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province on 26 November and in Faryab province on 27 November, which resulted in the death of nine development workers. We are pained that these attack have brought the number of attacks against humanitarian personnel, facilities and assets in Afghanistan to 237 so far this year. All this points to the fact that the main threat to security in Afghanistan is terrorism perpetrated by those who do not want to see a strong, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Insofar as issues of impunity are concerned, we believe that a lasting solution is not in the creation of more international or regional institutions but in building national institutions through capacity-building efforts so that they can function consistently with the rule of law. In conclusion, I should like to reiterate our consistent view that the protection of civilians is primarily a national responsibility that becomes even more important in an armed conflict. It is our belief that contributions to national capacity building rather than intervention mechanisms should be the priority of the Security Council.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The need to ensure humanitarian access to populations affected by armed conflict cannot be overstated, and States must endeavour to facilitate such access. However, humanitarian actors must also ensure that their activities do not provide legitimacy or operational space for terrorist or armed groups. Terrorists and illegal armed groups, which often bear the primary responsibility for attacks against civilians, should be held accountable for such attacks. Security Council action must be based on full respect for the Charter of the United Nations, including the sovereignty and integrity of Member States.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“It is important that the international community, including the United Nations, step up to the plate and partner with national authorities so as to build and strengthen the capacity of State organs. Today, as we mark World Humanitarian Day, we must emphasize that adequate resourcing is also an imperative for United Nations peacekeeping missions, which are now also being charged with mandates for the protection of civilians. We must also hold accountable those who target United Nations peacekeepers, who are responsible for protecting civilians in their theatre of operations. Moreover, efforts at peacebuilding should be initiated right at the beginning, and the cause ofthe armed conflict addressed through national reconciliation and inclusive political processes, while giving all sections of society a stake in peaceful coexistence.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We therefore hope that today's debate and the comprehensive concept note (S/2013/447, annex) prepared by your delegation, Madam President, will contribute to the evolving discourse on strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict. India has consistently supported full compliance with the applicable international humanitarian laws by all parties to an armed conflict. We believe that a critical requirement in that context relates to the capacities of national institutions in situations of armed conflict and the need to strengthen them. Obviously, capacity- building of key national institutions, including in the security and justice sectors, needs to be adequately resourced.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, and your delegation for organizing today's debate on the important issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also thank all the briefers in this debate for their very valuable inputs. It bears recalling that the Security Council has been considering the protection of civilians as a thematic subject since 1999. The topic has also become a key focus in many resolutions, including some that are country- specific and relate to United Nations peacekeeping missions. However, the sad fact remains that civilians continue to suffer disproportionately during armed conflicts.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Our focus should be on building the capacity of the African Union's Peace and Security Architecture, so that the AU can become a more effective and capable partner of the United Nations system. In conclusion, we reiterate that there is a pressing need to further strengthen the existing capacity of the United Nations system to help regional and subregional organizations in order to significantly ensure the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“As many as two thirds of the active items on the Security Council's agenda concern Africa. About three fourths of the Council's time is spent on African issues. It would therefore be no exaggeration to say that the success of the Council's cooperation with regional organizations will be determined in significant measure by its cooperation with the African Union (AU), as an example. In that connection, it is important for the Council to listen to Africa and its organizations, so that the Council's activities are not only based on Africa's needs but also complement the efforts of African countries and organizations. We think that such an important partnership should be based on long-term strategic and operational perspectives, taking into consideration the complementarity of the strengths of the United Nations and the African Union.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Also, cooperation with one regional organization should not come at the cost of cooperation with another. We believe that the objective of the peaceful resolution of conflicts should imbue the actions of the United Nations in general and of the Security Council in particular. It is important that Member States guide all United Nations activities, including its cooperation with regional organizations. While acting under Chapter VIII of the Charter, regional and subregional organizations should make every effort to assist their member States to achieve the pacific settlement of disputes, in cooperation with the United Nations, as appropriate. Such cooperation should encompass all relevant issues related to international peace and security, including the fight against terrorism.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We therefore welcome the participation of, and the briefings by, the representatives of various regional organizations in today's meeting. The Charter provides a broad framework for United Nations cooperation with the regional organizations while clearly underscoring the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is important to underline here that cooperation by the United Nations, particularly the Council, with regional organizations should be in full compliance with all other provisions of the Charter. The principles of national sovereignty, political independence, and unity and territorial integrity must be respected. It is important that the peculiarities of each situation be kept in mind.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Madam President, let me begin by congratulating you on presiding over this high-level meeting of the Security Council. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security is an important and topical issue. We commend the concept note (S/2013/446, annex) prepared by the delegation of Argentina on this subject. India supports the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as their cooperation with the United Nations under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. Article 54 of the Charter enjoins such organizations to keep the Security Council fully informed of their activities for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Any further militarization will only exacerbate the conflict and must be avoided by all parties concerned, internal as well as external.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“India also continues its consistent support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, side by side and at peace with Israel, as endorsed in various United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map. We call on the international community to redouble its efforts for an early resolution of the conflict. Before I conclude, let me express our deep concern at the deterioration of the situation in Syria. We look forward to an early holding of the "Geneva II" conference, which should help to commence a Syrian-led, inclusive political dialogue that resolves the current crisis and meets the legitimate aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“It is important that the international community continue to support the financial needs of the Palestine Authority. As a member of the Council in 2011 and 2012, India supported Palestine's bid for full and equal membership in the United Nations. Continuing its support, India co-sponsored General Assembly resolution 67/19 in November 2012, which upgraded the status of Palestine to that of non-member observer State. India continues to partner with the Palestinian Authority in its socioeconomic development, including through the provision of direct budgetary grants, training programmes and projects led by the India-Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“In that context, it is necessary to address the issue of Israeli settlement activities, which have continued unabated and remain a serious obstacle. Those activities are not only illegal, but also pose a serious threat to the two-State solution. We join others in urging Israel to halt settlement activities. The blockade of Gaza is also continuing and adversely affecting essential services, economic activities and infrastructure development. While we appreciate the measures taken by Israel to allow the flow of essential goods into Gaza, those measures cannot be a substitute for lifting the blockade. The Palestinian Authority continues to face one of its worst financial crises, which threatens to erode the progress made in building Palestinian State institutions.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to the delegation of the United States for convening this quarterly open debate, which will allow the Council to take stock of recent developments in the Middle East, including the State of Palestine. I would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Robert Serry, for his comprehensive briefing. We welcome United States efforts, including the visits of Secretary of State John Kerry, to re-engage Israel and Palestine in direct talks. We hope that the recent announcement of the two sides of their intention to restart direct talks, after perhaps one of the longest periods of stalemate since the signing of the Oslo accords, will lead to concrete results.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“We have witnessed the tremendous dynamism and professionalism of journalists in reporting from conflict situations. Manyjournalists, including women, have performed their professional duties at grave personal risk. The protection that these journalists have received from responsive mechanisms, established by States under the rule of law, demonstrates the need to further support the development of such mechanisms. The efforts of the Council and of the international community must be directed at assisting national authorities in augmenting such mechanisms, and in generating greater awareness of these issues. That is the most sustainable method for sovereign Governments to discharge their responsibility to protect journalists in conflict situations.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“First and foremost, journalists should function within the relevant domestic laws of the countries concerned so that they have full recourse to the protection afforded by such laws to them. Secondly, their access to conflict zones should be secured in a legal manner. Thirdly, they should maintain strict neutrality and impartiality and not become a party to the conflict. When journalists follow such precautions, it will become easier for States to protect them, facilitate their professional work, and ensure that they become a catalyst for conflict resolution and peacebuilding. For their part, national Governments must come together and pledge to provide protection to journalists in conflict situations, especially where their whereabouts and coordinates have been provided in advance.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We also recall the Council's demand in resolution 1738 (2006) that all parties to armed conflict comply fully with the obligations applicable to them under international law related to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, including journalists, media professionals and associated personnel. Such compliance is necessary not only for access to information, but also for the resolution of conflict situations and for post-conflict peacebuilding. While discussing best practices for protecting journalists in conflict situations, we would recommend certain basic precautions. These recommendations are meant to put in context issues of access and security in conflict situations.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Journalists play a crucial role in ensuring that citizens exercise these rights in reality. As the world's most populous democracy, India is committed to the protection of these rights for all its citizens, including journalists. Our ingrained awareness of these rights is an integral part of our participation in the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations, to which India has been the largest contributor. Indian United Nations peacekeepers have helped to restore peace and security in conflict situations around the globe and thereby facilitated the creation of an environment conducive to the exercise of the right to freedom of speech and expression. Since 1950, India has adhered to and fully supported the Geneva Conventions.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I should like to thank the United States presidency for organizing this debate on the protection of journalists in conflict situations under the theme of the protection of civilians. I should also like to thank the presidency for the concept paper on the subject (S/2013/393, annex). We have benefited greatly from the briefings given today by the Deputy Secretary-General and other briefers. Before making our observations on this subject, we would reiterate India's consistent View that the protection of journalists in all situations is the foremost responsibility of every State. In India, articles 19 and 21 of our Constitution guarantee the right to life, personal liberty, freedom of speech and expression. Such constitutional rights are of fundamental importance in any democratic society.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is critical, therefore, that such reports remain focused on the situations of armed conflict that are on the agenda of the Council, and not stray into so-called "situations of concern" on the basis of sweeping generalizations. In conclusion, I would like once again to reaffirm India's commitment to positively contribute to our collective efforts to tackle the crime of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, in the overall framework of the work of the United Nations on peacebuilding and the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We believe that national Governments should be assisted by the United Nations in augmenting their capacities to deal with this issue. That would play a vital role in ensuring better governance and the stabilization of post-conflict situations. The United Nations should focus its efforts in this area. We would like to reiterate our principled position that debates such as that of today in the Security Council should focus on issues related to mandates specifically given by the Council. We would urge caution in going beyond such mandates in reports submitted to the Council, which can only serve to blur the focus of the Council and which contain the potential to divert much-needed resources away from the task at hand.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We hope that this example will encourage others to follow suit. In earlier debates, India drew the attention of the Security Council to the impact of so-called militia groups on the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. As the reports made to the Council since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) show, that impact has been felt especially in crimes of sexual violence in conflict situations where peacekeeping mandates are in force. It is in that context that we take the View that national Governments have the primary responsibility for prosecuting and deterring such crimes in conflict situations on their territories, even if these are alleged to have been committed by so-called militia groups.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We are proud of the fact that India was the first State Member of the United Nations to successfully deploy an all-woman police force as part of the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Liberia, where sexual violence had been one of the hallmarks of the conflict. Apart from the effectiveness of the force, which has been acknowledged by many, we believe that the functioning of such an all- woman force has also sent a strong deterrent message to those who indulge in the egregious crime of sexual violence in conflict. By deploying women to deal with conflict situations, we have demonstrated that we can push forward the goal of empowering women to deal with the crime of sexual violence in conflict and play a major role in the post-conflict reconstruction of traumatized societies.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“As one of the major contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations for over six decades, India and its peacekeepers serving under the blue flag have also had to deal with this pernicious problem under challenging circumstances. Based on our experience on the ground, we are of the view that the Security Council must make available the resources required to implement the expanded scope of peacekeeping mandates. Specifically, we require greater commitment to the deployment of women's protection advisers in peacekeeping operations. In resolution 1325 (2000), the Security Council called for greater participation by women in the field- based operations of the United Nations in terms of the deployment of police personnel.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Economic recovery, social cohesion and political legitimacy cannot be achieved without the active engagement of women. Thirteen years ago, resolution 1325 (2000) highlighted the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and children, and the need for effective institutional arrangements to guarantee their protection and the full participation of women in peace processes. That resolution also contained several detailed recommendations on how to deal with various aspects of this issue. As reports made to the Security Council since resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted show, we have not made enough progress on implementing its recommendations. Take, for example, the peacekeeping operations mandated by the Security Council.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important open debate on sexual violence in conflict in the broader context of the discourse on women and peace and security. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the other briefers who made remarks this morning. The resolution of conflict situations requires the adoption of a sustainable and holistic approach to conflict resolution and the overall reconstruction of impacted societies. In our view, gender equality and women's empowerment are integral to the pursuit of this objective. The participation of women in peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction efforts is imperative for laying the foundation for durable peace.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, let me reiterate India's strong support for the objectives set out in Security Council resolutions on the issue of children and armed conflict, and our continued commitment to helping achieve these objectives.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“All subsequent resolutions, which draw upon paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001), have reiterated this framework for the Secretary-General's report. However, we note with concern that despite that clearly spelt-out mandate, the report of the Secretary- General includes issues that cannot be considered a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security, as laid down in Article 99 of the Charter. In our view, by going beyond its mandate, the Secretary-General's report has the potential to divert our already scarce resources in dealing with the issue of children and armed conflict to areas beyond the parameters of Security Council resolutions on the subject. We request the Council to take note of this concern while considering the report.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“We believe that the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund can be used to formulate projects to focus on the reintegration of children affected by armed conflict. There is one issue regarding the report of the Secretary-General before us today (S/2013/245) on which my delegation would like to join others in expressing concern. Paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001) requests 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 specifically limit such issues to those that, in his opinion, "threaten the maintenance of international peace and security".”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“The monitoring and reporting mechanism of the United Nations envisages the involvement of and close cooperation with the country concerned for its effective functioning, and can play a useful role in this regard. It is also important that United Nations access to non-State armed groups be carried under the cooperation framework between the United Nations and the Government concerned. It is imperative in this regard that action plans signed between the concerned Governments and the United Nations be implemented rigorously. United Nations disarmament, demobilization, and rehabilitation and security sector reform programmes, among others, must focus on guaranteeing the safe return of children and their reintegration into society.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Specifically, we call for more child protection advisors to be deployed in peacekeeping operations. During such operations, especially in recent times, United Nations peacekeepers from India have also come across the outrageous practice of children being used as combatants in armed conflicts, notably by so-called militia groups. There is a need for the Security Council to examine the implications of this phenomenon on the Council's mandates for peacekeeping operations. In the wider framework of the subject of our debate today, we would encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue to work with national authorities in developing capacities to deal with children in armed conflict. Support for the efforts of national authorities to ensure accountability should be a key focus area.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“However, a great deal more remains to be done, especially as the nature of armed conflict threatening the maintenance of international peace and security has metamorphosed significantly during the past decade. This is evident from the Secretary- General's reports on this subject, and the comments made by several delegations during our debate today. India has been a strong supporter of peacekeeping operations mandated by the Security Council. Over 160,000 Indian troops have served so far under the blue flag in all corners of the globe. The experience that we have acquired during the course of that service makes us acutely conscious that adequate resources are still not being made available to fulfil the mandate of Security Council resolutions on this subject.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source