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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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“Accordingly, we encourage Israel and Palestine to take concrete steps to resolve the conflict peacefully and to re-engage in meaningful negotiations on all final-status issues. The only way to achieve lasting peace is a two- State solution achieved through direct negotiations, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of Palestinians for statehood and Israel’s legitimate security concerns. We urge the United Nations and the international community to play an important role in the efforts towards resuming those negotiations. There is no alternative to the two-State solution. Turning to the situation on the ground, we are deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in Israel, the West Bank and Jerusalem.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“During the first leaders’ summit of the I2U2 group, held in July, the Prime Minister of India, the Prime Minister of Israel, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the President of the United States agreed to increase joint investment in six key areas — water, energy, transport, space, health and food security. Since then, we are moving forward on projects that aim to bring energy security, food security and economic growth to West and South Asia. In that context, we also welcomed the full normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain and the Sudan. We hope that those regional developments give impetus to the Middle East peace process.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. India welcomes the recent agreement between Israel and Lebanon on delineating their maritime boundary. That is a positive step towards achieving peace and stability in the region. We acknowledge the constructive role of the United States and France in bringing the negotiations to fruition. India has consistently supported peace, stability and prosperity in West Asia, which is our extended neighbourhood. Last month marked two years since the signing of the Abraham Accords.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We have urged both sides to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue. We have expressed our support for all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. We therefore sincerely hope for an early resumption of peace talks to bring about an immediate ceasefire and an early resolution to the conflict. We reiterate that the global order is anchored in respect for principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“The current situation reflects the need to negotiate a comprehensive, legally binding protocol, providing for an effective, universal and non-discriminatory verification mechanism to strengthen the implementation of the Convention by States parties. That is necessary to strengthen the Convention and its implementation. We remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation in Ukraine. We have been consistent in calling for a cessation of hostilities and pursuing the path of diplomacy and dialogue to address the situation. The very fact that we are discussing this issue in the Council is reflective of the precarious predicament in which the world finds itself today. India’s position on the conflict has been consistent since the beginning of hostilities. An escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one’s interest.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“We also believe that any matter relating to obligations under the Biological Weapons Convention should be addressed as per the provisions of the Convention and through consultations and cooperation between the parties concerned. India would like to underline the important role of international cooperation in the field of peaceful biological activities and related exchanges of scientific and technical information, as provided for in article X of the BWC. India believes that the full and effective implementation of article X of the Convention is important to generate equitable benefits for States parties, in particular developing countries. India participated in the article V consultations on the matter last month.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I thank Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Director in the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, for his briefing. We have carefully noted the points made in the briefing. India attaches high importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) as a key global and non-discriminatory disarmament convention. The Convention also includes binding obligations on States parties to never acquire or retain biological agents that have no justification for peaceful purposes and bans assistance to anyone in acquiring or developing them. It is important to ensure the full and effective implementation of the BWC in letter and spirit.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“We are confident that both countries will successfully resolve all outstanding issues and continue to emerge stronger. For our part, we will continue to support Juba and Khartoum in the peaceful resolution of the status of Abyei.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“UNISFA has also supported the communities through quick-impact projects. The situation in the Joint Border Verification Monitoring Mechanism area has remained calm. We hope that it will be reoperationalized in Sector 1 in the coming days. We believe that raising awareness among the local population will play an important role in the reactivation of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. We also welcome the progress made in the ongoing process of UNISFA reconfiguration. The deployment of an Indian contingent of 570 peacekeepers is currently under way, which reflects India’s commitment to the peace, stability and development of Abyei. In conclusion, let me highlight that India has long- standing and friendly relations with both the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“There is also a positive indication for the convening of meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee in the coming months. The security situation has largely remained calm, although violent incidents have continued. We note with concern the armed attacks and freedom-of-movement violations against UNISFA troops. It is important that those issues, including the operationalization of the Athony airstrip and visas for formed police units, be earnestly addressed by South Sudan and the Sudan. We also call for the establishment of an Abyei police service. Despite those operational challenges, UNISFA has continued to support and enhance the rule of law in the Abyei Administrative Area, through the involvement of community protection committees and the joint protection committee.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“We believe that developments during the reporting period provide hope for both the Sudan and South Sudan in moving forward on the political settlement. We also welcome the role of the African Union in that regard. The convening of the meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, which was long overdue, and the opening of border-crossing corridors are noteworthy developments. We believe that regular meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee are important for effective administration and addressing the security challenges in Abyei. The Joint Traditional Leaders’ Peace Conference held in Entebbe also brought together the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities, which provided a list of pending matters that could be considered by the Joint Political and Security Mechanism at its future meetings.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Ms. Hanna Tetteh, for their respective briefings on the developments concerning the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), its support for the Joint Border Verification Monitoring Mechanism and progress in the implementation of resolution 2609 (2021). I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan at today’s meeting. The peaceful resolution of the final status of Abyei, in conformity with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, remains fundamental for achieving durable peace, stability and development in the region.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“We hope that the Secretariat will continue to function objectively regarding such issues and undertake its activities in accordance with the mandate provided to it by the Council. Respect for the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations is an absolute must.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“I will be brief. Let me begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs for his briefing. India appreciates the important work of the Secretariat in supporting the Security Council. We value the Secretary-General’s periodic reports to the Council and the professional work that goes into the preparation of such reports. In preparing them, the Secretariat should always be guided by the mandate provided in the Council’s resolutions, presidential statements and notes by the President. In the current context, paragraph 7 of presidential note S/2016/44 clearly requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council every six months on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“Therefore, any allegation of the use of chemical weapons must be addressed with the utmost attention. We have noted the concerns expressed by the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with regard to Syria’s fulfilment of its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. We hope that Syria will take the correct steps to address those concerns. We believe that sustained engagement between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat is essential to resolving all outstanding issues. In conclusion, India continues to believe that progress on other tracks would also help in facilitating the overall political peace process in Syria, as advocated in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9164 (2022) · source
“We thank the Under- Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her update. We note the consistent lack of progress on this track of discussions on Syria in the Council. India attaches high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and supports 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. We have repeatedly cautioned against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons, including in the region.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9164 (2022) · source
“Our continued efforts to assist the people of Syria in their endeavour to seek lasting peace and stability remains steadfast and unwavering.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“At the same time, humanitarian assistance cannot be a matter of political expediency. Linking humanitarian and development assistance with progress in the political process will only exacerbate human suffering and should be avoided. The focus should also be on early-recovery projects and cross- line operations. Decisive progress on the political track in Syria remains an urgent imperative to alleviate the suffering of its people. To that end, all parties, particularly the external players, need to demonstrate their commitment in tangible terms to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned United Nations-facilitated political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). In conclusion, let me underscore India’s sustained commitment to extending development assistance and human resource development support to Syria.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“We believe that the withdrawal of all foreign forces is essential to realize that objective. We also reiterate our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. The humanitarian situation remains a matter of concern. As we heard from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 14.6 million people need humanitarian assistance, a 9 per cent increase as compared to last year. Food insecurity has reached historic highs. The economic situation has become dire, further aggravating the situation. Low funding levels for the Syrian humanitarian response continue to be cause for concern. We note the importance of the humanitarian assistance provided to Syria under the United Nations- mandated mechanism.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“The listed terror entities, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, have remained active in Syria, as is evident from attacks across Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, eastern rural Homs and Hama. The January Al-Hasakah prison attack incident was another such instance. The global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for the sake of narrow political gains. The international community should also display a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. With regard to the security situation, we remain concerned about the overall situation in Syria. There is an urgent need for serious attempts to achieve a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire. As mentioned by the Secretary-General in his most recent report (S/2022/775), Syria does not need more military operations.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“However, that has not been the case thus far. In that regard, we have noted the efforts made by the Special Envoy, including his recent meetings in Damascus. We continue to support his step-for- step approach and call on all sides to engage with the Special Envoy in a constructive manner. India has been consistent in calling for support for regional efforts in finding a long-term solution to the conflict. The improvement in Syria’s relations and engagement with its Arab neighbours is a positive development. We hope that the upcoming meeting of the League of Arab States to be held Algiers and its members’ deliberations will positively contribute to the United Nations-facilitated political process. The threat of terrorism in Syria and the region cannot be ignored.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria and the Director for Operations and Advocacy at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings. I will focus my remarks on the political process, terrorism and the humanitarian situation. The stalemate in the political process has become unsustainable, as made evident by the Special Envoy’s briefing. There has been hardly any progress recently, particularly with regard to the Constitutional Committee. Since its previous meeting in Geneva in June, the small body of the Constitutional Committee has not met, and there is no clarity on the way forward. It has been three years since the establishment of the Committee. It was expected to build trust and confidence among all three sides through its collaborative action.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source
“We support calls urging for guarantees of safe passage in order to deliver essential humanitarian and medical supplies. So far, India has dispatched 12 consignments of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and we stand ready to do more. In conclusion, let me reiterate that the global order is anchored in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination. In that context, we hope that the grain deal agreed in July will be implemented earnestly by all parties. However, we believe that that alone may not be sufficient to address the food insecurity concerns. India’s approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric. For our part, we provide both humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbours in the global South under economic distress, even as they stare at the escalating cost of food, fuel and fertilizers, which has been a consequential fallout of the ongoing conflict. We hope that the international community will continue to respond positively to the calls for humanitarian assistance.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“We have called on both sides to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue and have expressed our support for all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. We believe that no solution should be reached at the cost of innocent lives. Our Prime Minister has spoken to the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia on multiple occasions and has reiterated India’s position. India stands ready to support all such efforts aimed at de-escalation. The impact of the Ukraine conflict is not limited just to Europe. The conflict is exacerbating concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, particularly in developing countries. It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility regarding those critical issues for the global South.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“International principles and jurisprudence vest responsibility in the parties to the conflict to ensure that civilians and civilian infrastructure are not targeted in situations of armed conflict. Civilians in conflict-affected areas need safe, unhindered and rapid access to basic services, often provided by humanitarian workers. As we have reiterated in the Council, all humanitarian aid and assistance must be primarily guided by the universal principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, and such measures must not be politicized. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, India has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the violence.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Ms. Denise Brown, for their respective briefings on the situation in Ukraine, particularly the protection of civilians and the humanitarian situation. India continues to be concerned about the conflict in Ukraine, which has resulted in loss of life and countless miseries for its people, particularly women, children and the elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to seek shelter in neighbouring countries. The reports of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in recent weeks are deeply worrisome, and we reiterate our grave concern in that regard.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“There has been an increasing number of attempts to remove women from public life in Afghanistan. We call for women and minorities to be included in Afghanistan’s future and their rights to be fully respected, as affirmed in resolution 2593 (2021). In conclusion, India is committed to engaging with all its partners to work towards mainstreaming women and peace and security considerations in order to build inclusive, peaceful and resilient societies. India’s commitment to and experience of enhancing women’s resilience and leadership across sectors will continue to guide our actions on taking the women and peace and security agenda forward.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“Needless to say, women and girls invariably suffer disproportionately. Terrorist attacks deserve strong condemnation and call for the collective adoption of a zero-tolerance approach. The Council must focus its attention on the consequences of terrorism for the rights of women. It must strive to effectively integrate women and peace and security considerations into sanctions regimes, including by listing those terrorist entities involved in violence against women in armed conflicts. It is important that in conflict situations, the spotlight on women and minority issues be maintained. A case in point is Afghanistan, about which we heard a first-hand account earlier today. The world cannot look the other way while the rights of women and minorities are being trampled upon.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“The Prime Minister of India himself joined the circle of leadership on the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations operations. India’s contribution of a women’s formed police unit to the United Nations Mission in Liberia, the first-ever women-only contingent in the history of United Nations peacekeeping operations, helped increase the participation of Liberian women in the security sector from 6 to 17 per cent. The Indian female engagement team in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has also been instrumental in enhancing local women’s engagement in Goma in the eastern part of the country. Terrorism and violent extremism continue to represent one of the biggest violators of human rights and threats to global peace and security.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“India fully supports the Secretary-General’s call to action for the accelerated implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in implementing the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and actions taken under Action for Peacekeeping Plus priorities. We also welcome the Department of Peace Operations Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy and are committed to complying with it so that women’s participation and their role in peacekeeping can be enhanced. India supports the Secretary General’s zero- tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. India was the first country to contribute to the Secretary-General’s trust fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse and also signed the voluntary compact on the issue in 2017.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“One such encouraging example of powering up women’s development in line with Sustainable Development Goal 7 is the Solar Mamas project. Under that initiative, more than 15,000 women from 83 countries, mostly from rural areas and with no formal academic training, received training in solar engineering and related skills in India, in a process that provided light and power to more than 1,200 villages and 500,000 people worldwide. India has been an active participant in the deliberations on issues focusing on women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming in various United Nations bodies.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“In keeping with the Indian ethos of the world being one family and the Gandhian value of providing service to humanity, India has shared its developmental experiences and technical expertise with other countries across the globe. Our approach to development partnership was articulated by the Prime Minister of India in his address to the Parliament of Uganda in 2018, in which he said: “Our development partnership will be guided by your priorities. It will be on terms that will be comfortable for you, that will liberate your potential and not constrain your future... We will build as much local capacity and create as many local opportunities as possible.” Through our developmental cooperation, we have assisted partner countries in a range of fields with a direct bearing on women’s progress and upliftment.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“A large number of women in India are obtaining education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. In fact, women have outnumbered men at medical schools in India for decades. India now has women in important positions of responsibility, not just in business but also in the areas of science and technology. Women scientists have played a vital role in research and development in various fields, including the technology industry. In fact, women play an important part in furthering India’s space research and missions. Approximately 27 per cent of the key executive positions in spearheading the Mars Orbiter Mission were led by Indian women.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“We have leveraged digital technologies to provide greater access for women to finance, credit, technology and employment. Online bank accounts for more than 445 million people have been opened, of which more than 55 per cent are held by women. During the coronavirus disease pandemic, that initiative helped facilitate direct benefit transfers to almost 200 million women. Through our micro-units development and refinance agency, the Government provides collateral-free loans to encourage entrepreneurship and self-employment. Approximately 70 per cent of the agency’s beneficiaries are women-owned and women-operated enterprises. Women have consequently become economically empowered and are providing employment to others as well. To open up those economic opportunities, equal access to education is fundamental.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“We believe India’s experiences on its women-centric development journey may be useful in our shared pursuit of enhancing women’s resilience and leadership. As the world’s largest democracy, India offers a unique template for gender-sensitive governance. The Constitution of India ensures the participation of women in local governance by mandating that a minimum of 33 per cent of the total seats be reserved for women. More than 1.3 million elected women representatives, who constitute nearly 44 per cent of the total number of elected representatives, lead political decision-making at the grass-roots level. Women’s political power can be sustained only if accompanied by their socioeconomic advancement. In that context, I would like to share numerous good governance initiatives that we have taken to advance the holistic empowerment of women.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“One of the most important indicators for strengthening the roots of democracy, pluralism and fundamental rights is the extent to which women are included in the institutions of governance. The greater involvement of women in the higher echelons of decision-making considerably strengthens good governance — and more so in post-conflict situations. India has always called for advancing the democratic framework, the rule of law and institution-building in post-conflict situations, which is a sine qua non for advancing the women and peace and security agenda. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, India’s development narrative has witnessed a transformational change, from women’s development to women-led development and from exclusively Government-led to an inclusive multi-stakeholder governance model.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) was pathbreaking and underlined women’s participation as being key to resolving conflicts and securing peace. The women and peace and security agenda has transformative potential, but there are still challenges with regard to its realization. A lack of enabling environments, inequalities and discriminatory power structures inhibit effective conflict prevention and inclusive peace processes. The women and peace and security normative framework needs to be powered by action. Governments, the United Nations, regional organizations, civil society and other actors must implement their commitments to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in political processes and decision-making in order to promote an inclusive society.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“We thank Gabon for convening the open debate on this important topic. I thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, for her insights. I also thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Sima Bahous, the African Union Special Envoy, Ms. Bineta Diop, and the civil society representative, Ms. Zahra Nader, for their briefings. Women’s empowerment and gender equality are prerequisites for building peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies. Sustainable peace cannot be achieved unless violence against women is eliminated and their equal and meaningful participation in public life is promoted. Armed conflicts and terrorist attacks continue to have a devastating impact on the lives and dignity of women.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source
“The worsening economic and fiscal situation, compounded by the global rise in prices and shortages of essential goods, is bound to make that task more challenging in the days to come. For its part, India will continue to support the Central African Republic and its people in their quest for peace, stability and economic development.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“The implementation of the status of forces agreement needs continued attention, particularly in relation to the movement of peacekeepers. Both the Mission leadership and the Government should take further steps to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers. We also call for swift action on the part of all stakeholders for the expeditious implementation of the provisions of resolution 2589 (2021) in order to bring the culprits to justice and establish accountability for crimes against United Nations peacekeepers. In that regard, we have taken note of the 28 ongoing investigations by the national judicial authorities into attacks on peacekeepers. In conclusion, the Central African Republic needs our collective attention as it navigates a tenuous journey in its pursuit of peace.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“It is important to be vigilant and ensure support for the Government so that the political gains made are not undermined by armed groups’ unlawful activities. The disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme must see further success, for which sustained financial and developmental support by partners will be necessary. We are concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic, which has been aggravated by violence, rising commodity prices, fuel shortages and recent severe flooding. The displaced communities, including those taking refuge in neighbouring countries, continue to suffer. We urge for the scaling up of humanitarian response efforts to expeditiously meet the needs of those who are displaced and vulnerable.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“In line with the commitment expressed by the Government to holding local elections in 2023, it will be important to ensure that the necessary legislation is passed in a timely way to enable other formalities to follow. We underline the importance of the international community’s support for those efforts and the need to provide the necessary support for the elections to be held as planned. Despite the progress being made, the security situation remains volatile. Armed groups maintain their relentless attacks on civilians, national forces and MINUSCA peacekeepers. They continue to dominate mining sites and to tax the civilian population illegally. Security violations of the peace agreement by armed groups have again increased in the past four months, and we unequivocally condemn those violations and attacks.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“We reiterate the significance of that process and underline the importance of making it as inclusive as possible. We also commend the increase in the deployment of public officials throughout the prefectures and efforts to gradually extend State authority. We welcome President Touadera’s endorsement of a new national security policy and a national strategy for security- sector reform emphasizing governance, accountability and the coordination of actors in the security sector. We commend the steady progress made towards the holding of local elections with the conclusion of the electoral mapping by the National Electoral Authority of the Central African Republic.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“The overall political developments in the Central African Republic are indicative of a move towards stability. The national authorities have adopted a timeline of priority activities to accelerate the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic through the joint road map of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The Government has demonstrated political will by continuing to engage with the representatives of armed groups. The larger region, through regular monitoring of the joint road map, continues to play an important role by providing the necessary support, which must continue. We welcome the establishment of a committee to follow up on the recommendations of the republican dialogue and offer strategic guidance to the presidency.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative Rugwabiza for her update on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the recent developments in the country. I welcome the presence of the Foreign Minister of the Central African Republic at today’s meeting, as well as that of the Permanent Representative of Rwanda. I would like to begin by expressing condolences to the families of the three peacekeepers from Bangladesh who lost their lives earlier this month. We strongly condemn the attack. We also hope for the swift recovery of the injured peacekeeper and other injured civilians. We are deeply concerned about the use of explosive ordnance targeting peacekeepers and we look forward to an update following investigations into the incident.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“Both missions need to adhere to their respective mandates and maintain neutrality. In conclusion, we note with appreciation UNMIK’s important role in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights. We call on all sides to fully cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK and facilitate its work.”
2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9155 (2022) · source
“Given its humanitarian nature, the issue of missing persons needs to be resolved as a priority. We hope that, with the support of UNMIK, the authorities will be able to determine the fate of persons who remain missing. The voluntary and safe return of internally displaced persons from other countries in the region is also essential as a confidence-building measure. Together with the other international presence, UNMIK should continue to encourage the Pristina authorities to address the problems of all communities. We have taken note of the activities of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo during the reporting period. Furthermore, as part of an international cooperation effort, we are happy to note that the Kosovo Force troops have continued to effectively fulfil their mandate under resolution 1244 (1999).”
2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9155 (2022) · source
“The implementation of signed agreements, including on the establishment of an association of Serb-majority municipalities, will remain fundamental. We welcome the signing of the 21 June agreement with regard to an energy road map, and we urge all sides to proceed with its full implementation. We are of the view that both sides need to find common ground to overcome mutual concerns, including political and ethnic issues, and avoid rhetoric that may heighten tensions. We welcome the ongoing efforts, including those of the Quint members and the EU, towards a dialogue. We welcome the 18 August EU-facilitated meeting between both sides, especially the commitment made with regard to holding regular meetings in the future towards the normalization of relations.”
2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9155 (2022) · source
“I would like to join other speakers in thanking Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for her briefing to the Security Council. I also welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Nikola Selaković, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, at today’s meeting. Let me begin by reiterating India’s principled position of supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia. We believe that all outstanding issues need to be resolved through peaceful negotiations. In that regard, we take note of the meetings held between Serbia and the authorities in Pristina under the auspices of the European Union (EU). It is important that meetings be held without any preconditions and in good faith.”
2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9155 (2022) · source