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Raguttahalli

lines on the record: 599
first: 2021-05-25
most recent: 2023-10-24
sittings or episodes: 111
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“We welcome all efforts by regional and global players to restore normalcy. To conclude, let me reaffirm India’s firm commitment to achieving a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. Before I end, there was a remark of a habitual nature made by one delegation, referring to the union territories that are an integral and inalienable part of my country. In the interest of time, I will treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve and will not dignify them with a response.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also continue to support the Palestinian people through our bilateral development partnership, which covers a wide range of sectors, including health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and information technology. We also support grass-roots Palestinian institutions in their developmental initiatives. We have supported the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for decades in its provision of humanitarian services. In the current challenging times, India will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine. The current escalation has once again underscored the need for the immediate resumption of credible, direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine. Every effort must be made to create conditions conducive to the resumption of those talks.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“India has sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods, including medicines and equipment, to the people of Palestine. We also urge the parties to work towards creating the conditions necessary for peace and resuming direct negotiations between the parties, including through de-escalation and by eschewing violence. India has always supported a negotiated two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine issue, leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders side by side in peace with Israel, taking into account the legitimate security concerns of Israel. To that end, we reiterate the need for an early resumption of direct peace negotiations.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We have also expressed deep shock at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, where there were several hundred civilian casualties and thousands of civilians were injured. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims, along with our prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Our Prime Minister clearly spelled out that those involved must be held responsible. Civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern. All parties must protect civilians, especially women and children. The unfolding humanitarian crisis needs to be addressed. We welcome the efforts of the international community aimed at de-escalation and the delivery of humanitarian goods to the people of Gaza.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on the Middle East today, which comes at a crucial time. India is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation and the large-scale loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict. The mounting humanitarian crisis is equally alarming. The escalation of hostilities in the region has only exacerbated the dire humanitarian situation and has once again underscored the fragile nature of the ceasefire. The 7 October terror attacks in Israel were shocking, and we condemn them unequivocally. Our Prime Minister was one of the first global leaders to convey his condolences for the loss of lives and his prayers for the innocent victims and their families. We stood in solidarity with Israel at their moment of crisis, when they were facing those terror attacks.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We encourage both sides to pursue diplomatic paths to arrive at a lasting peaceful solution. We continue to reiterate that the global order is anchored in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all States. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Armenia.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for updating us on latest developments related to the situation at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Reports regarding a blockade of the Lachin corridor indicate adverse implications for the supply of essential items such as food and medicine to Nagorno-Karabakh. That is a matter of deep concern and has the potential to morph into a humanitarian crisis. We join the Secretary- General in calling for de-escalating tensions and ensuring freedom and security of movement along the corridor in line with previously reached agreements. We reaffirm our support for the ongoing mediation efforts in the region. It has been our consistent position that such disputes should be settled through diplomacy and dialogue.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Jenča for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Jenča.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Over the years, Indian peacekeepers have gone beyond the call of duty by undertaking a variety of social activities in that regard. I am glad to note that the United Nations has consistently acknowledged the outstanding contribution of the Indian peacekeepers in UNMISS. In conclusion, 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. India has delivered humanitarian assistance to the country in the form of food grains and medicines, during the pandemic and before. Our capacity-building training programmes have been deeply appreciated by the South Sudan Government. We will continue to support South Sudan and its people on their journey towards securing sustainable peace and a prosperous future. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the deployment of the necessary unified forces should be expedited to ensure security and contribute to intercommunal harmony. The humanitarian situation remains a matter of concern. The international community, including the United Nations, needs to step up the efforts in support of the Government. The impediments to the delivery of humanitarian assistance need to be removed. And violence against humanitarian workers should be stopped immediately. India has been one of the largest troop-contributing countries to UNMISS since its establishment. At present, we have nearly 2,300 troops serving in the country. In addition to their core mandate of protecting civilians and medical services, the Indian contingent in UNMISS is also contributing to the sustainable development and welfare of the people of South Sudan.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The engagement of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development with the parties was an important factor in the progress. We hope that progress will be consolidated further in the coming months by ensuring the inclusive and broad-based implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. The reconstitution of the Political Parties Council, the Constitution Review Commission, the Constitution Drafting Committee and the National Elections Commission needs to be prioritized. The effective and timely implementation of the benchmarks of road map as well as election preparations need the allocation of financial resources from the authorities. The persisting incidents of violence, which result in the killing and mass displacement of civilians, remains a matter of concern.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan agreed on a road map to extend the transitional period to February 2025. The reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission also endorsed the road map. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed important legislation, including the constitution-making process bill. There was also agreement on the management positions on national commissions. The successful graduation of the first batch of the necessary unified forces was completed, and their deployment plan is expected soon. The efforts to engage non-signatory groups in the Sant’Egidio process continued. The National Constitutional Amendment Committee completed its review of the National Elections Act. We believe those developments are significant and reassuring.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, and Major General Charles Tai Gituai, interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, for their updates on the developments concerning the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I also thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, for his briefing. And I welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan in today’s meeting. South Sudan witnessed noteworthy developments during the reporting period.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Gituai for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Haysom, Major General Gituai and Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan. I give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and Major General Charles Tai Gituai, interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/918, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I shall now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 4.20 p.m.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, India continues to believe that progress on all tracks would help in facilitating the overall political peace process in Syria, as advocated in resolution 2254 (2015). I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“We continue to caution against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including in the region. Therefore, any allegation of the use of chemical weapons needs to be dealt with the utmost attention. We note with regret that the recent communication between the focal points of Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat concerning a possible meeting has not been fruitful. We continue to encourage sustained engagement between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to resolve all outstanding issues. We believe that discussions on Syria and chemical weapons should reflect progress on the ground. However there has been no forward momentum on the issue for several months. As a result, Security Council members often continue to repeat their well-known positions.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. Let me thank the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her update. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye in today’s meeting. India attaches high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and stands for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation. 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.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/897, which contains the text of a letter dated 30 November 2022 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“The Information Fusion Centre — Indian Ocean Region, located near Delhi, India, is integrated with the Yaoundé Architecture through a third-country liaison officer stationed there, and it continues to effectively contribute to maritime domain awareness in the area. In conclusion, India will continue to support all national, regional and international efforts to strengthen maritime security, including in the Gulf of Guinea, in consultation with the countries of the region.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“We commend the efforts of Ghana in prioritizing the issue during its chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We welcome the recent adoption of the ECOWAS Supplementary Act on the Conditions of Transfer of Persons Suspected of Having Committed Acts of Piracy and their Associated Property and/or Evidence. India has been engaged with the countries of the region, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, on maritime matters, including through the deployment of navy patrols, as well as on developing the anti-piracy capacities of the countries in the region. As mentioned in the present report, the Indian navy was deployed in the Gulf of Guinea for a month, starting on 4 September, thereby contributing to efforts to counter piracy and armed robbery, as well as to training and awareness workshops in the region.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“We encourage the countries of the region to take steps to enact legislation for criminalizing piracy to the full extent, as indicated in the report and as set out in UNCLOS, in order to achieve the effective suppression of piracy in the region. The Yaoundé Architecture has played a significant role in enhancing regional cooperation. However, the zonal, subregional and interregional coordination arrangements face several challenges, such as a lack of predictable and sustainable financing, adequate expertise, equipment and logistical support and timely information-sharing. The international community needs to enhance its support to the countries of the region and regional architectures in order to overcome those bottlenecks.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“The report notes the growing risk of the terrorist threat spilling over from the central Sahel towards the Gulf of Guinea, as demonstrated by the terrorist attacks against Government forces in Benin and Togo since 2021. We need to continue to look out for links among extremist, terrorist and pirate groups in the Gulf of Guinea, as those links form a lethal nexus with the potential to reverse the recent anti-piracy gains in Gulf of Guinea. The low conviction rates in piracy cases remain a cause of concern, despite the two recent convictions in Togo and Nigeria. We welcome those convictions, but much more needs to be done to check the impunity of pirates. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) remains the main legal framework for addressing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“The salience of that issue was further highlighted through the adoption, in May, of resolution 2634 (2022), on piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea — a crucial initiative by Ghana and Norway. In that context, we welcome the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/818) on this issue, which contains many useful recommendations. The report notes the decrease in piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, which is underpinned by several factors, including the positive impact of piracy-related convictions in the countries of the region, as well as the deterrent effects of increased naval patrols by the Nigerian navy, aided by better regional cooperation. However, it is important that we not lower our guard against piracy in Gulf of Guinea and continue to take robust anti-piracy measures.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“The negative humanitarian impact of that threat on seafarers, who are the lifeline of maritime shipping, can no longer be ignored. The menace of piracy can be defeated only through effective cooperation and the implementation of legal frameworks on maritime security at both regional and international levels. Maritime security has been one of the key priorities for India in the Security Council. During India’s presidency of the Council last year, our Prime Minister presided over a meeting on maritime security, during which the Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2021/15), the first Council document on the issue of maritime security.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, Ambassador Florentina Adenike Ukonga, and African Union Commission Maritime Planning Officer, Commander Nura Abdullahi Yakubu, for their respective briefings. The problem of maritime piracy is as old as the history of maritime navigation. However, with the rapid growth in international trade through maritime navigation, the growth of piracy over the past two decades has been unprecedented. Piracy is not only a threat to the freedom of maritime navigation, but also has destabilizing effects on global and regional trade and security.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“India has a long history of contributing to the defence and security needs of the African continent, including those of the countries of the Sahel. We remain committed to supporting them by exchanging expertise and providing counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism training for their defence and security forces.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Lastly, peace in Mali is a prerequisite for peace in the Sahel. The key to peace in Mali lies in a Malian-owned and Malian-led process that is seen by the people of Mali as inclusive and representative. We appreciate the understanding reached between Mali and the Economic Community of West African States with respect to the transition timeline and hope that the political, electoral and administrative reforms undertaken by the Malian transition authorities will pave the way for the return to constitutional order. The Security Council, MINUSMA and international partners should encourage all stakeholders to work towards achieving that goal. In conclusion, let me say that, as a country that has faced the threat of terrorism for more than three decades, India fully understands the pressing security needs of Africa.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“As the guardian of international peace and security, the Security Council needs to improve its peacekeeping toolkit by developing an effective model to support regional security initiatives. As evident from the Secretary-General’s report and remarks by the briefers, the G-5 Sahel Force suffers from capacity constraints, such as the lack of training, equipment, air assets, logistical support and so on. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and other international partners have been supporting the Joint Force. However, that has not been enough to sustain the Force. Therefore, fourthly, providing sustainable and predictable support to the Joint Force, including through United Nations assessed contributions, requires our serious consideration.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Equally important is recognizing the role of regional security initiatives, such as the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel, in accomplishing those goals. Effective collaboration and trust among G-5 Sahel countries remain paramount to the success of counter-terrorism operations. We also believe that the political unity of the G-5 Sahel is important to sustaining the gains made so far, in addition to addressing its logistical and financial shortcomings. In that regard, we welcome ongoing efforts to encourage Mali to rejoin the G-5 Sahel. Thirdly, it is important that traditional peacekeeping be complemented by regional operations to neutralize terrorist groups and entities.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“With that in the background, let me make the following five points, which are important submissions for any significant difference in reversing the worsening security trend in the Sahel. First, as reported by the Secretary-General in his report, terrorism remains the most serious threat in the Sahel and West Africa. Only a zero-tolerance approach can eliminate that threat from the region and beyond. The report also refrains from making any artificial linkage between climate change and the insecurity facing the Sahelian countries, and we note with appreciation that rational and objective approach. Secondly, duly acknowledging the magnitude of the terrorist threat to West Africa and the Sahel is a prerequisite for achieving any meaningful peace in the region.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The increasing entrenchment of those groups and their growing nexus with organized criminal and pirate networks remains a worrisome development. Terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa is no longer a regional security threat but rather a global security threat, which needs to be dealt with by effective counter- terrorism measures at all levels — national, regional and international. However, at present those efforts fall short of effectively combating terrorism in the region. As evident from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/838), the operational tempo of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel decreased significantly following the unfortunate withdrawal of Mali from the Force in May this year, as well as the departure of international security forces from the Sahel.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee, Executive Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) Eric Tiaré and civil society representative Zakaria Ramadan for their briefings. The security situation in many Sahelian countries continued to worsen over the past six months. That has further expanded the existing security vacuum in large parts of the Sahel, which continues to be exploited by terrorist groups, including those affiliated with Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Those groups are growing in strength and expanding their presence further south towards the coast into littoral States, with greater access to arms, equipment, technology and financial resources.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the political process in Libya should be fully Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, without any imposition or external interference. For its part, India remains committed to supporting Libya and the Libyan people in their endeavour to seek lasting peace and stability.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“77) In view of that, we note that Türkiye signed yet another military agreement on 25 October. We call on the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to examine whether that action by Türkiye violates paragraph 9 of resolution 1970 (2011) and to inform the Council accordingly. We are also concerned about the resurgence of terrorist activity in Libya, and we reiterate that terrorist groups and affiliated entities must not be allowed to operate unchallenged in Libya. Given the fact that terrorism emanating from Libya is bound to have cascading effects in the Sahel region, it is therefore important for the international community to address it at its current stage in order to prevent it from having collateral consequences on the wider African continent.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“The frequent mobilizations of armed groups and the clashes between them bring into focus the dangers posed by the continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries in Libya, which is a violation of Libya’s ceasefire agreement of 2020 and of Security Council resolutions. Violations of Council resolutions, in particular of their provisions concerning the arms embargo, continue without regard for peace and stability in Libya and the region. Accordingly, the Panel of Experts on Libya of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) has noted that “[t]he remainder of the training provided by [Türkiye] to the Government of National Unity Affiliated Forces is military or naval in nature and thus a violation of paragraph 9 of resolution 1970 (2011)”. (S/2022/427, para.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abdoulaye Bathily for his briefing today. We have met on a monthly basis to hear updates from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. However, it is a matter of concern that the political stalemate continues and there is still no agreement between the parties on a constitutional framework for holding elections in Libya. The continued political stalemate could risk undermining the gains made in Libya since the signing of the ceasefire agreement in October 2020. The immediate priority is therefore to resolve all outstanding issues on establishing a constitutional framework for holding presidential and parliamentary elections. Holding elections at the earliest opportunity in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner is an urgent imperative.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“In closing, India remains committed to providing the relevant humanitarian assistance to refugees. We also believe that this humanitarian endeavour must be consistent with welfare objectives and national security. We strongly believe that determined action, solidarity and multilateralism are needed more than ever in order to address the refugee issue.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“Member States and UNHCR must remain committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and avoid the politicization of the humanitarian work. We also encourage UNHCR to continue to help build, strengthen and use national capacities for protection and humanitarian action. We also understand the importance of working with local responders in order to ensure the localization of solutions and ownership of the process. Fifthly, the refugees have also been affected by the global economic slowdown. Humanitarian aid has therefore become more important than ever. Member States should provide indiscriminate and equitable services to refugees and take them into due account in national response strategies. Empathy is of core importance in that context.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“We cannot have States following policies of exacerbating conflicts on the one hand, and then refusing to tackle the refugee influx on the other. Thirdly, the refugee issue is a global challenge, and no country alone can resolve it. We must continue to foster a global perspective that promotes the collaboration and participation of all Member States and relevant stakeholders in line with the relevant international law. India supports the central role of the United Nations in dealing with the refugee issue. Fourthly, we firmly believe that the principles of humanity, impartiality and neutrality must be upheld in dealing with refugee matters. That is crucial if we are to maintain the credibility of the international refugee protection mechanism.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“The magnitude of the problem is indeed worrisome. India appreciates the efforts made by UNHCR in helping refugees in various countries. In that regard, let me offer the following five observations: First, the primary duty and responsibility of protecting and assisting IDPs falls to the States concerned. International action must remain within the bounds of the concept of sovereignty and, therefore, should only be at the request of the country concerned. Secondly, we need to focus on preventing people from being forced to leave their homelands. Towards that end, preventing armed conflicts, countering terrorism and building and sustaining peace through facilitating sustainable development and good governance remain critical.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“India has also assisted Palestinian refugees through partnering with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). India continues to support UNRWA’s role in human development and the delivery of humanitarian services. We increased our annual pledge to the Agency from $1.25 million to $5 million in 2018 and have contributed $20 million over the past four years, including $5 million this year. In his briefing today, the High Commissioner updated the Council on the refugee crisis across the world and the associated challenges. We note with concern the surge in the number of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) under the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). That number now stands at more than 90 million people.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“India also hosted more than 10 million refugees from Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, when genocidal terror was unleashed on them. India’s humanitarian response to the refugee influx from Bangladesh was one of the most sophisticated and empathetic in contemporary history. Today a large number of refugees continue to stay in India. Our programmes to assist them are managed entirely from our own resources. The Constitution of India guarantees all the basic rights to all persons, not just our citizens. India remains committed to facilitating the dignified, safe and sustainable return of those foreign nationals to their homelands, in line with the national laws of, and our mutual agreement with, the country concerned.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“I also extend our congratulations to Gabon for its successful presidency of the Security Council in the month of October, and I would like to convey our congratulations and best wishes to the delegation of Ghana for its presidency during the month of November. At the outset, I thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, for his briefing. Historically, India’s approach to the refugee issue has always been driven by the ideals of compassion and empathy. Those ideals are in the spirit of our cultural ethos and our belief that the world is one family. India has always welcomed communities facing persecution in foreign lands. Zoroastrians and Jews, when faced with persecution centuries ago, found a ready home in India. Now, both are an integral part of India’s proud pluralist culture and heritage.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“We condemn all acts of violence and attacks against civilians, including acts of terror, provocation, incitement and demolition. Violence begets violence, and we urge both sides to break the current cycle of violence before it spirals out of control. I will conclude by reaffirming India’s unwavering commitment to the establishment of an independent, viable and democratic State of Palestine, while taking into account Israel’s legitimate security needs. India remains convinced that to achieve long-lasting peace and stability in the region, there must be a just, sustainable and comprehensive solution to the Israel- Palestine conflict.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source