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1. “To conclude, my delegation will continue to work closely with the international community in our concerted efforts to alleviate the sufferings of civilians in situations of armed conflict.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

2. “It is imperative that expectations from peacekeeping missions remain realistic and take into consideration the multiple resource constraints under which they function. The actions of the Council and the international community should facilitate an engagement between warring factions in a conflict situation in a nationally owned and inclusive political process. This inclusive approach to national reconciliation, anchored in State sovereignty, is the only way to move forward and ensure the protection of civilians in an effective, pragmatic and enduring manner. The Council must avoid the politicization of humanitarian work and humanitarian actors involved in conflict. The fundamental principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence should guide the work of humanitarian agencies and organizations.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

3. “Ensuring accountability for serious violations remains one of the challenges in strengthening the protection of civilians. The United Nations should support countries in conflict situations in enhancing their national accountability mechanisms to end impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law. The Council’s intervention should favour the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter to those of Chapter VII. Use of force should indeed be the measure of last resort when all diplomatic and political efforts fail to protect civilians. Peacekeeping is one of the key instruments available to the United Nations in discharging its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Today, the majority of the United Nations peacekeeping missions include the protection of civilians as one of their mandates.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

4. “In this regard, I would like to submit the following for the Council’s consideration: Respect for principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians. A decision to intervene, if politically motivated, runs the risk of being counterproductive and therefore needs to be avoided. Furthermore, any intervention must be proportionate to the threat, involve the use of appropriate methods and be based on credible and verified threat perception. The efforts of the Council and of the international community should be directed at assisting national authorities in developing capabilities and capacities to protect civilians.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

5. “Terrorists and terror entities have significantly enhanced their capabilities by gaining access to new and emerging technologies, which present us with new threats, including for civilian populations. Over the last two decades, the protection of civilians agenda has significantly expanded, particularly as a result of changes in the conduct of hostilities and increase in intra-State conflict situations. The Security Council, during the same period, has also adopted many resolutions and presidential statements to strengthen the international community’s resolve and focus on protection of civilians in armed conflict situations. However, given today’s global state of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, it is obvious that the implementation of these instruments is not matching expectations.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

6. “Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, and your delegation for organizing this open debate. We thank the briefers for their valuable inputs and perspectives. It is indeed disconcerting that civilians continue to be the primary victims of armed conflict. There can be no substitute for national efforts in creating an environment where civilians are secure. While peacekeepers implementing Security Council mandates and humanitarian organizations delivering much-needed aid have an important role to play, the onus of responsibility for protecting civilians lies fundamentally with national Governments. We cannot ignore the adverse impacts of terror attacks in today’s debate on the protection of civilians.”

   2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source

7. “In conclusion, the issue of the safety and security of peacekeepers requires a comprehensive approach and concerted efforts by all stakeholders involved. We need to look at the issue both holistically and in a sustained manner. In keeping with its time-tested credentials and commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, India would never be found wanting in that regard.”

   2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

8. “We also welcome the launch of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, which has further strengthened our commitment to safety and security, as well as accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. We also support the work of the Implementation Support Team for Fatalities and the Working Group on Accountability for Serious Crimes against Peacekeepers. Besides taking preventive measures to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers, it is also imperative to bring the perpetrators who have committed heinous crimes against them to justice. That requires collaboration and coordination between the different stakeholders, including the United Nations and the host countries where the peacekeepers are deployed, and extending assistance to countries that need help to frame such legislation.”

   2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

9. “India’s Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping, set up in 2000, has a rich tradition of not only imparting predeployment training but also developing curricula for emerging TCCs and delivering targeted training modules, including for women peacekeepers. India’s Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping is looking forward to signing a memorandum of understanding and partnering with the United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations to prepare training modules on a range of capabilities. Seventh, India appreciates the Secretary-General’s call for Action for Peacekeeping, under which close attention is given to improving the safety and security of United Nations peacekeeping personnel.”

   2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

10. “In that regard, I am happy to inform the Council that India, in partnership with the Department of Operational Support, has been working towards the development of the mobile technological platform Unite Aware, which helps to increase situational awareness and provides terrain-related information to peacekeepers. We have contributed $1.64 million towards that project, and we hope to launch it under our August presidency later this year. Sixth, our peacekeepers are deployed in increasingly complex and often hostile environments. Training is an essential and strategic investment in peacekeeping and is a shared responsibility between Member States and the Secretariat.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

11. “Medical capabilities in all missions need to be reviewed to identify the gaps that currently exist. India has also pledged a helicopter unit for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We have also upgraded our medical facilities at MONUSCO, Goma, and UNMISS, Juba. Fifth, we believe that the infusion of appropriate technology can play a significant role in improving the safety and security of peacekeepers. The use of field-focused, reliable and cost-effective new technologies in peacekeeping operations that are driven by the practical needs of the end users on the ground is the need of the hour.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

12. “Advance patrol parties in affected areas, along with the involvement of the relevant host State security authorities, should become the norm. Third, there should also be concerted efforts to upgrade the security infrastructure of the camps of United Nations peacekeepers, as a number of casualties have been related to direct attacks on security camps. Timely and reliable medical evacuation and casualty evacuation, including the use of helicopters with night flight capability and night retrieval operations, are essential. Force Commanders should be given the direct authority for commanding such air assets in order to respond in a timely manner to crisis situations and accidents. Fourth, peacekeepers need to be provided full access to medical facilities, in accordance with the golden hour principle, throughout the mission area.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

13. “The Security Council needs to authorize carefully thought-out mandates for peacekeepers in close consultation with troop-contributing countries, since the protection of peacekeepers is as important as the protection of civilians. Peacekeeping missions cannot be a long-term response to what are fundamentally political problems. It is for the Council to address such issues rather than burden peacekeeping missions beyond their mandate. Second, while a number of initiatives have been taken to incorporate IED disposal standards in the field, we are of the view that this issue needs more attention. Missions facing IED threats should have dedicated resources to counter that particular threat. The training of United Nations personnel on IED threats, both in-country and prior to deployment, needs to be more context specific.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

14. “Such challenges are further compounded by the increasing use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by terrorists and armed groups against peacekeepers. The Blue Helmets, who are currently operating in 13 peacekeeping missions, are under tremendous pressure. More than 260 peacekeepers have died due to malicious attacks since 2013. It is evident that protecting the protectors should be our primary objective. In that context, I would like to make the following suggestions for the Security Council’s consideration. First, the tendency to burden peacekeepers with responsibilities that ought to primarily lie with the host State or other relevant international organizations should stop.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

15. “I take this opportunity to recall the cardinal principles of peacekeeping: consent of the parties, impartiality and non-use of force except in self-defence and in defence of the mandate. Those principles continue to be as relevant as ever. United Nations peacekeepers operate in a complex security environment involving armed groups, non-State actors and terrorists. The ever-expanding mandates of peacekeeping missions with limited resources have only added to the challenges and complexities that peacekeepers face on the ground. The strategy of peacekeepers needing to do more with less is setting us all up for a potential crisis. The fallout of such a strategy is glaringly evident in the increasing casualties over the years.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

16. “We are pleased to note that peacekeeping missions are putting in place a series of mitigation measures to promote the safety, security and health of all United Nations personnel, while maintaining the continuity of operations. To that end, during the pandemic India readily answered the Secretary- General’s call by upgrading its hospitals in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). We also delivered 200,000 doses of Made in India COVID-19 vaccines for vaccinating all uniformed personnel deployed in various field missions and are pleased to note that almost 140,000 field personnel have already been vaccinated, using the same. Peacekeeping is not a strategy in itself but rather a strategic tool.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

17. “We remember the 4,089 peacekeepers who lost their lives and the valour and bravery of India’s 175 peacekeepers who laid down their lives across various missions. India is proud of its long and rich tradition of contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations. We have contributed more than 250,000 troops in 49 missions over the years, cumulatively the largest from any country. Even as we speak today, an Indian peacekeeping brigade stationed in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is saving the lives of civilians stranded in the aftermath of the Mount Nayargongo eruption in the country. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has posed severe challenges to peacekeeping missions and peacekeepers.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

18. “At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation for organizing this important debate on an issue of priority for my delegation and for other troop- and police-contributing countries (TCCs/PCCs). Later this week, on 29 May, we will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This open debate is therefore very timely. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare and Under-Secretary-General Gilles Michaud for their valuable briefings. India joins other delegations in paying tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in peacekeeping operations for their professionalism, dedication and courage.”

    2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source

19. “India offers more than 100 training slots to Colombian officials annually under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme. Also, every year, thousands of Colombians visit India for tourism, nature therapy and learning yoga. As Colombia marches ahead on its journey towards peace, progress and prosperity, we are confident that it will successfully overcome all outstanding challenges to the peace process and emerge stronger as a major economy in Latin America, and, in this journey, India, as Colombia’s long-standing partner, will continue to support it.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

20. “In this context, we support the request for an expansion of the Mission’s mandate to support the verification of compliance with restorative sentences to be issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. Lastly, I would like to emphasize the special relationship India shares with Colombia. In 2019, India and Colombia celebrated 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the years, the relationship has only strengthened and diversified in various areas of mutual interest — political, cultural and commercial. This is evidenced by growing trade and investments from India and the increasing presence of Indian companies in Colombia. In 2018, the Indian Space Research Organization successfully launched FACSAT 1, the first-ever Colombian Air Force nanosatellite.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

21. “It must be ensured that the population targeted by peace-related programming, including former combatants, have access to vaccines and medicines. Strengthening judicial capacity, particularly in the regions most affected by violence, is also significant. The Special Investigations Unit of the Attorney- General’s Office should be provided with resources to strengthen the campaign against impunity. The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia is a good example of the United Nations capacity to bring about positive change in both security and development aspects in post-conflict settings. It has helped and strengthened the efforts of national authorities to bring together communities and institutions to advance peace, development and the rule of law, especially in areas historically affected by the conflict.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

22. “Regular dialogue between former combatants and public security forces, including in the context of the Tripartite Mechanism for Security and Protection, could help provide timely and more effective responses to the problem. There have been steps in this direction, including filling vacancies at the National Protection Unit and strengthening of institutional capacity with respect to gender, which could be expedited. The authorities also need to strengthen security outside former territorial areas for training and reintegration and implement a specific protection strategy for women former combatants. The Government has begun implementing its coronavirus disease-vaccination drive, which is a positive step in the fight against the pandemic.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

23. “The expeditious implementation of rural reforms, the reintegration of ex- combatants, including in non-territorial areas for training and reintegration across the country, and the provision of land and the effective implementation of illicit crop-substitution programmes are essential to reduce violence. It is important to ensure that the great majority of former combatants be involved in income- generating activities. In this regard, land allocation, housing and creating enabling infrastructure will be important. The strengthening of protection and security for former combatants is an important element of the peace process.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

24. “In this context, I have the following observations to make. The concentration of violence in some regions is mainly due to the limited State presence, which is being exploited by illegal armed groups and criminal organizations fighting over illicit economies. The recently approved national policy for the dismantling of illegal armed groups is a positive step to augment the presence of State institutions, including the deployment of security forces. The integrated and enhanced presence of State authorities throughout the country is fundamental to lasting and durable peace.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

25. “The Government has also held the first of the seven territorial sessions of the National Reintegration Council, as agreed with the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común (FARC). The FARC, now the Comunes party, has continued to put faith in the democratic process and started preparing for the 2022 elections. The transitional justice process has advanced, with the first indictment by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. The announcements made by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace reflect its autonomy and independence. These are all encouraging developments, which we welcome. The year 2021, the fifth year of implementation of the peace agreement, is crucial. The focused implementation of the five priorities proposed by the Secretary- General to reinforce the implementation of the agreement in 2021 will be important.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

26. “I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his comprehensive briefing on the peace process and on the activities of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia towards the implementation of its mandate. The overall progress over the past three months towards the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace has been positive. The signatory parties have remained faithful to the agreement. The President of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, and the President of the Comunes political party, Rodrigo Londoño, met last month and agreed to work jointly on the implementation road map by strengthening reintegration and security guarantees for former combatants.”

    2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source

27. “I once again urge all parties to refrain from violence and engage constructively in good faith with the Special Envoy to bring about a lasting political settlement in the country.”

    2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source

28. “We appreciate the United Nations engagement with Ansar Allah on the FSO SAFER oil tanker issue. All pending issues related to logistical and security arrangements must be resolved urgently, and the United Nations technical team will get access to inspect the vessel soon. Let me also add my voice of support to the contribution made by the women of Yemen to peace efforts in the country. The promises made in the National Dialogue Conference outcomes and enshrined in Yemen’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security must be fulfilled. In conclusion, let me reaffirm India’s strong commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. India has strong and historical ties with Yemen and its people, and we hope to see peace return to Yemen soon.”

    2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source

29. “We welcome the efforts by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Sweden and Switzerland to host the high- level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The outcome may be disappointing, but the continued pledges from Yemen’s regional partners to support humanitarian and aid operations in the country and the enhanced contribution of some donor countries give reasons for hope. India stands ready to continue its assistance to the people of Yemen. We will continue to facilitate the medical treatment of people of Yemen travelling to India. We are disappointed that recent talks on the exchange of prisoners and detainees ended without any agreement between the parties. We hope to see the resumption of talks in the near future.”

    2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source

30. “We condemn the drone and missile attacks launched by Ansar Allah into Saudi Arabia and the deliberate targeting of civilian and energy infrastructure in the country. We call upon all parties to the conflict to eschew violence and to take meaningful steps towards dialogue and negotiations for a political settlement. Two years ago, when Yemen was faced with a perilous situation in Al- Hudaydah, the international community acted swiftly and decisively, which resulted in the signing of the Stockholm Agreement and averted a humanitarian catastrophe. A similar focused diplomatic push is now required, not only to stop the battle for Ma’rib but also conflicts elsewhere in the country. The already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen requires the full attention of the international community.”

    2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source

31. “I would like to thank the briefers for their updates on the situation in Yemen. We are concerned by the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, especially in Ma’rib. The reports of military confrontations in Taiz, Al- Jawf and Sana’a governorates are also deeply concerning. The confrontations have resulted in several casualties, extensive destruction and the renewed displacement of civilians. We deeply regret the loss of valuable human lives, including in the fire accident at the immigration holding facility in Sana’a, and convey our heartfelt sympathies to the families of those affected. The current escalation will also provide opportunities for terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida and the Islamic State, to spread their presence in Yemen, which is worrisome.”

    2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source

32. “We believe that the inclusion and meaningful participation of women are vital for the successful prevention and mitigation of conflicts, as well as for consolidating peace. We also appreciate Sweden’s strong emphasis on dialogue, inclusion and respect for agreed principles in approaching the challenges that we face today. My delegation would like to join all the other members of the Council in extending its good wishes for Sweden’s chairpersonship of the OSCE.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

33. “We believe that the OSCE has an important role to play in our continued fight against terrorism and other new and emerging threats. In that context, I would like the Security Council to take note of the eight-point action plan on counter-terrorism proposed by India’s External Affairs Minister on 12 January while addressing the Council (see S/2021/48, annex 5), which also merits the serious consideration of the OSCE. Lastly, the OSCE’s contribution to the rules-based international order and multilateralism is immense. With the current pandemic putting a severe strain on societies all over the world, Sweden will take on the OSCE chairpersonship in truly challenging times. We welcome Sweden’s strong focus to further the women and peace and security agenda during its chairpersonship.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

34. “We support active engagement between the United Nations and the OSCE based on the framework for cooperation and coordination between the United Nations Secretariat and the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, signed in 1993, and in line with the Charter of the United Nations. While noting the ongoing global counter-terrorism efforts and contribution of the OSCE, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of that issue. It is evident from recent lone-wolf attacks in many parts of Europe that terrorists have significantly enhanced their capabilities. We need to ensure that our collective resolve to fight terrorism is not weakened. The OSCE was among the first regional organizations to strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

35. “Despite those challenges, the OSCE has broken new ground in developing effective tools for conflict prevention, peacebuilding, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation to address such risks and threats to security. We believe that the bilateral agreements negotiated between the parties concerned provide the basis for a negotiated and peaceful resolution of disputes. The commitment to upholding a rules-based international order, underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, the rule of law, transparency, freedom of navigation in international seas and the peaceful resolution of disputes, remains critical and relevant as well.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

36. “Today the international order is facing multiple challenges to peace and security. The parochial policies of certain States and their perceived notion of existential threats have contributed to insecurity in many regions. Purely bilateral issues are being brought to regional and international forums, thereby diminishing the chances for direct and mutual dialogue. The challenges confronting the OSCE community come from different sources. They include not only potential challenges to sovereignty but also threats to peace from ethnic tensions and violent separatism within States. As the largest regional security organization, the OSCE also addresses some of the toughest transnational threats that its membership faces, such as weapons proliferation, terrorism, cybersecurity, migration, environmental damage and drug trafficking.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

37. “The CSCE transformed into the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today the OSCE, with its 57 participating members from three continents, including countries from the extended neighbourhood, respecting the principles of the comprehensiveness and indivisibility of security, an allegiance to shared values and a commitment to upholding norms of behaviour, plays a significant role in the promotion of international peace and security and empowers its membership to build a better and more secure future. Peace and security are essential prerequisites for the growth and development of humankind. We all have a collective responsibility for the prevention of conflict and creating conditions for sustaining peace and ensuring security.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

38. “At the outset, let me begin by welcoming Her Excellency Ms. Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, to the Security Council. I also thank her for her comprehensive briefing on the activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its priorities. The role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as their cooperation with the United Nations, is provided for in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. We welcome the briefing by the OSCE’s Chairperson-in-Office. The adoption of the Helsinki Final Act and the creation of the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) at the height of the Cold War demonstrated that dialogue and cooperation were possible even in times of the most serious confrontation.”

    2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source

39. “Lastly, India has long-standing relations with the people of South Sudan. India was the first Asian country to establish a consulate in Juba, in 2007, after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We have been extending bilateral assistance by way of projects in the agriculture, health and livelihood sectors in South Sudan. Indian oil companies have invested $2.5 billion in South Sudan. Our capacity-building training programmes have been deeply appreciated by the South Sudan Government. We recently organized an online capacity-building programme on electoral technology for Government officials in Juba. India will continue to work with the Government of South Sudan in its quest for peace, progress and prosperity.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

40. “The Indian battalion provided its services to local communities and humanitarian workers, not just in Malakal but also in far-flung places such as Kodok, Baliet, Melut and Renk, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian peacekeepers are also playing an important mentoring role to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Major Suman Gawani, an Indian woman peacekeeper, deployed earlier with UNMISS, mentored over 230 United Nations military observers and ensured the presence of women military observers in each of the Mission’s team sites. In recognition of her service, she was named United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year in 2019. She also trained South Sudanese Government forces and helped them launch their action plan to prevent conflict- related sexual violence.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

41. “India is one of the largest troop contributors to UNMISS, which has been ably led by Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar. Indian contingents have been playing an important role in bringing communities together, including by carrying out several community development programmes. These have been highly appreciated by the people of South Sudan. It is an honour for us that the Indian contingent, of more than 800 peacekeepers based in Malakal, was awarded a United Nations medal for its exemplary service in UNMISS in December last year. The recipients included Major Chetna, an engineering officer, the only female peacekeeper among the Indian troops.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

42. “We have taken positive note of the activities of UNMISS in implementing its mandate. The Mission should continue supporting South Sudanese police forces in ensuring the safety and security of camps. Its support for the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance will remain critical, in view of the difficult humanitarian situation. The decrease in violations of the status-of-forces agreement during the reporting period is a positive sign; so is the clearing of the backlog in the issuance of visas to UNMISS personnel. We have also taken note of the independent strategic review of UNMISS. Such periodic reviews of United Nations peacekeeping missions are important to ensure that a mission’s objectives are in sync with the situation on the ground.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

43. “For our part, India recently supplied 70 metric tons of food aid, including rice, wheat and sugar, to South Sudan. We are now in the process of sending 10 metric tons of medical assistance to the country in the coming weeks. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, in response to Secretary-General’s request, India promptly scaled up the UNMISS hospitals in both Juba and Malakal. These facilities, in addition to serving the UNMISS personnel, are also catering to the emergency needs of the local population. During an open debate at the Council last month, the External Affairs Minister of India announced a gift of 200,000 doses of “Made in India” COVID-19 vaccines for United Nations peacekeepers across the world, including those deployed to UNMISS (see S/2021/157).”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

44. “We support all efforts seeking to establish a clear benchmarking process to assess the arms embargo, assets freeze and travel ban components, in full consultation with the Government of South Sudan and other regional stakeholders. The humanitarian situation has remained worrisome, with flooding in many parts of the country. The intercommunal violence and the resulting displacement of communities, attacks on humanitarian workers and assets, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have all exacerbated the situation. While the United Nations-coordinated humanitarian response, with the assistance of donor partners, has been largely effective, the funding gap of $1 billion deserves the immediate attention of the international community.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

45. “The ceasefire has held by and large across the country. But the lack of a coherent security strategy and funding is impeding progress on the implementation of the transitional security arrangements. It is critical that parties to the Agreement work in good faith, leaving aside narrow political considerations, to move forward on the peace process. The support of the international community, particularly the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, in bringing the parties together to expedite implementation of the Agreement will be crucial. We support such efforts. On sanctions, the Security Council has committed to an ongoing review of all sanctions measures on South Sudan.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

46. “Three protection-of-civilian sites have seen a transition to internally displaced person camps, while preparations for other protection-of-civilian sites are currently under way. All these developments are indeed positive. We are also pleased to note that appointments by the opposition have adhered to the 35 per cent quota for women. Despite the progress, South Sudan continues to face several impediments in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The political defections, lack of trust at all levels and growing intercommunal clashes reflect the tenuous nature of the political and security situation. Key benchmarks of the peace agreement, particularly the reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the appointment of the Council of States, are yet to be met.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

47. “The progress made over recent weeks in South Sudan towards implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan is a welcome departure from months of impasse. We are encouraged by the fact that appointments to gubernatorial positions and the constitution of regional administrative structures, which were marred by delays after the formation of the unity Government in February last year, have now taken place. There has also been notable progress in the functioning of important Government institutions. The Council of Ministers is meeting regularly, and national institutions have begun to show their presence at the ground level.”

    2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source

48. “Let me begin by congratulating you, Madam, and the delegation of United States on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. I assure you of my delegation’s full cooperation and support. I also thank the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom and her delegation for their able stewardship of the Council last month. I join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer for his briefing on recent developments in South Sudan and the activities of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We acknowledge the important role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during his tenure and wish him success in his future endeavours. I also welcome his successor, Nicholas Haysom, to his assignment, in an area with which he is familiar.”

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49. “Before I conclude, let me also reiterate our continued support for the humanitarian and development work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for the Palestinian refugee community. UNRWA faced a dual crisis of unprecedented magnitude in 2020 — a drastic financial shortfall compounded by the unparalleled public health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the gravity of the Agency’s situation, India has pledged an annual financial contribution of $5 million to support UNRWA for the next two years.”

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50. “India strongly believes that equity in access to vaccines across the world is important for mitigating the impact of the pandemic. India earlier provided critical medicines and medical equipment to Palestine as COVID-19 assistance. We are now in the process of sending a second batch of medicines as a grant to the Palestinian people in the coming weeks. We will also facilitate an early supply of vaccines to Palestine. India has been consistently supporting Palestinian nation-building efforts under the India-Palestine developmental partnership. In addition to our ongoing projects in health, education and technology sectors, we recently signed agreements for funding quick-impact projects to be implemented through partnerships with grass-roots Palestinian institutions.”

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