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1. “Finally, any talk of capacity-building for Africa would be meaningless if we were to continue to turn a blind eye to the core issue of the lack of permanent African representation on the Security Council. While this body focuses more than half of its work exclusively on the African continent, the systematic exclusion of our African brothers and sisters in the permanent category of Security Council membership is a blot on our collective credibility. India fully supports the aspirations of our African partners in their pursuit of the principles outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. India is willing to walk the talk on that count and calls on the permanent members of the Council to do so too. Africa’s priorities are and will remain India’s priorities as well.”

   2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

2. “Eight vocational training centres, two centres for geo-informatics applications in rural development in Madagascar and the Niger and an upgraded technology centre in Zimbabwe have assisted Africa in its digital transformation and skills enhancement. India has also partnered in the establishment of defence institutions in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Our training teams have been deployed in Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Tanzania. We are also actively engaged in capacity-building for security forces in several countries in Africa. Counter- insurgency and counter-terrorism training is one of the significant areas of our defence training programmes.”

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3. “India provided medical assistance worth more than $5 million to more than 25 African countries. We supplied 39.65 million doses of Indian-made coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to 42 African countries. We are now exploring the possibility with some African countries of joint manufacturing facilities for COVID-19 and other vaccines. As far as education is concerned, and also resonating with Sustainable Development Goal 4, India has established seven information-technology centres in Egypt, Ghana, Lesotho, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania to promote digital literacy among African youth.”

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4. “With support from African nations, Exim Bank of India and relevant stakeholders, we have completed 197 important projects, and we are currently executing 65 projects, while 81 projects are under examination. Significant development projects, such as drinking- water schemes, irrigation, rural solar electrification, power plants, transmission lines, cement, sugar and textile factories, technology parks, railway infrastructure and so on, have contributed to Africa’s socioeconomic development. We have also extended our support in the form of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, often as a first responder. During the coronavirus disease pandemic, our leaders remained in touch through excellent and warm telephone conversations that further cemented our relationship at the highest levels.”

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5. “The Government of India has also been providing support to African countries to address the digital divide through the Ministry of External Affair’s flagship schemes — the e-VidyaBharti for tele-education and the e-ArogyaBharti for telemedicine — by offering scholarships to 15,000 African students under the scheme to pursue online education in undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses. So far, 19 African countries have partnered in that initiative. During the India-Africa Forum Summit in 2015, in order to strengthen our partnership, the Prime Minister of India announced $10 billion in concessional credit for the following five years. So far, India has extended concessional loans totalling more than $12.3 billion to various projects in Africa.”

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6. “Indeed, human resources and capacity-building are at the heart of our relationship. African youth have availed themselves of more than 32,000 scholarships out of the allotted 50,000 that have been offered through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme, announced at the India-Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in 2015. Thousands of African students are currently pursuing their higher-education studies in various Indian universities under self-financing schemes, as well.”

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7. “The strong and deep solidarity and partnership between India and Africa reflects the bonding of the global South, which has been forged over several centuries. The underlying philosophy of India’s partnership with Africa is to empower Africa for a future that is founded on principles of inclusivity, sustainability, peace, prosperity, dignity and respect for one and all. That is mirrored back home in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayaas. African priorities will always guide all our initiatives in the African continent. India’s support for Africa is also expressed through its long history of participation in United Nations peacekeeping. India’s partnership with Africa is based on building instruments of empowerment that will enable Africa to find African solutions to its problems.”

   2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

8. “In its pursuit towards a peaceful and prosperous Africa, the African Union has been ably supported by the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States, the East African Community, the Southern African Development Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. We need to be cognizant of that reality, and the spirit of burden- sharing must continue to drive the peace and security agenda. There have been path-breaking initiatives at the AU, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area, that critical for capacity-building and employment generation in Africa. Such initiatives should receive the wholehearted support of the international community, particularly that of international financial institutions. Let me now speak about the India-Africa partnership.”

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9. “The spread of terrorism in Africa has increasingly exposed the gaps in mandates between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Terrorists are taking advantage of the gap and unleashing terror that conflict-ridden States are unable to combat, owing to the lack of capacity. That is increasingly becoming apparent in the Sahel and other parts of Africa. We need to strengthen States’ capacity to fight terror. In that context, India has consistently supported the call of the Secretary-General for a mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to support African counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing, including through assessed contributions.”

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10. “A democratic framework based on the rule of law and credible State institutions are essential ingredients for successful post-conflict recovery. Capacity-building must therefore be geared towards strengthening institutions from the grass-roots level up. There is no substitute to fundamentals. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict have impacted Africa, just as they have impacted the rest of the world. The continent’s vulnerabilities are greater, and, in many respects, its capabilities remain in the making. The world must stand by Africa during these trying times. Capacity-building in critical areas, such as education, health, agriculture and infrastructure, is the need of the hour. In order for Africa to take advantage of its demographic dividend, capacity-building in those identified sectors is critical.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

11. “We have seen from history that offering external solutions to African problems without African involvement has not served the interests of the African people. That skewed approach needs to change. Several of the conflict situations in Africa are a result of some areas becoming proxy staging grounds for competing external forces. In that regard, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, while addressing the Ugandan Parliament in 2018 stated, “As global engagement in Africa increases, we must all work together to ensure that Africa does not once again turn into a theatre of rival ambitions, but becomes a nursery for the aspirations of Africa’s youth.” If we were to let our African brothers and sisters find African pathways for themselves, we would see the frequency of African conflict zones gradually reduced in the near future.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

12. “In order for peace to endure and be sustained, the legislative framework and the governance structures need to be strong. The Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 serve as useful rallying points for the international community. In that context, allow me to make the following observations. Africa’s growth can be facilitated by partnerships that genuinely address its economic sustainability, without conditionalities, and in line with African expectations. National Governments must steer priorities and strategies for sustaining peace at all stages of conflict. The international community needs to pay close attention to Africa’s voice and wisdom. No one knows Africa better than Africans themselves.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

13. “In today’s Africa, democratic values are driving efforts to effectively address the challenges of peace, security and development. In the pursuit for peace and security, the critical importance of capacity- building cannot be overemphasized. The countries in Africa, owing to their colonial past — much like the majority of the countries of the global South — suffer from an undeniable historical disadvantage in terms of institutional capacity. The international community and the United Nations must continue to look at longer-term efforts for expanding African capacities and enhancing collective cooperation. Human resource development and capacity-building should be at the core of efforts of the international community in Africa.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

14. “We support peacebuilding in Africa and establishing capabilities and capacities that help meet challenges, while ensuring progress. Despite that positive outlook, peace remains elusive in some parts of Africa, particularly in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Central Africa. The countries in the region continue to face complex challenges. The principal driving factors are chronic political instability, the role of external players with vested interests in the regions, weak governance structures, institutional weaknesses, ethnic divisions and the presence of terrorist and armed groups. The overexploitation of diminishing resources, mainly in the Lake Chad basin and the Great Lakes region, are also exacerbating instability.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

15. “Over the years, life expectancy has increased, while rates of infant and maternal mortality have fallen consistently. With its rich and diverse cultures and vast natural resources, Africa is an attractive destination for trade and investment. As compared to a decade ago, and despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the African continent is more peaceful than ever. While there may be a few exceptions, governance institutions have become stronger and overall economic growth has increased. Infrastructure and connectivity continue to improve, and economies are slowly and steadily becoming diversified. India welcomes the evolution and rise of Africa as an important player in the contemporary world order.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

16. “I thank China for organizing this important and timely open debate focused on capacity-building for sustaining peace in Africa. I thank the briefers — Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ms. Cristina Duarte, Special Adviser on Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General — for their contributions to today’s debate. The potential of Africa is infinite, and opportunities in the continent are enormous. There can be no debate on those issues. Africa is the second-largest and second- most populated continent, with exuberant youth, which is projected to account for nearly one fifth of the world’s population by 2030.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

17. “Those measures should never be politicized. We continue to reiterate that the global order is anchored to international law, the Charter of the United Nations and respect for territorial integrity and the sovereignty of States.”

    2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source

18. “The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has also acknowledged that the export of wheat from India has emerged as a key supply line for Yemen in the wake of the Ukraine conflict. We are continuing to help our neighbour Sri Lanka to ensure its food security. We are trying to increase the production of fertilizers in India. There is also a need to focus on the availability of fertilizers and keep the supply chains of fertilizers smooth at a global scale. Similarly, efforts should be made to ensure stability in the global supply of fuel, commensurate with the demand. We reiterate the importance of the United Nations guiding principles for humanitarian assistance. Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of humanitarian assistance — humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.”

    2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source

19. “In that context, we welcome the recent development towards ensuring the safe and secure export of grains and fertilizers. We hope that those agreed measures will be implemented by all parties earnestly, even if they may not be sufficient to address the food insecurity concerns. India is committed to working constructively to mitigate the adverse impact of the conflict on food security. India has been providing financial assistance and supplying food grains to countries in order to meet their food security needs, at the request of their Governments. India has exported more than 1.8 million tons of wheat to countries in need, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Sudan and Yemen in the past three months.”

    2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source

20. “India has called upon both sides to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue and has expressed its support for all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. We believe that no solution can be reached at the cost of innocent lives. Our Prime Minister has spoken to the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia on multiple occasions and reiterated India’s position. The impact of the Ukraine conflict is not limited just to Europe. The conflict is exacerbating concerns about 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 when it comes to food grains. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination.”

    2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source

21. “I also join others in extending our best wishes to the Permanent Representative of Ireland, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, for her future endeavours. I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing on the situation in Ukraine. India remains concerned about the situation in Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in lives lost and untold misery for its peoples, particularly women, children and the elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries. Reports of deaths of civilians in the ongoing conflict are deeply disturbing. We reiterate our grave concerns in that regard. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, India has consistently called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the violence.”

    2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source

22. “India has always played a constructive and significant role in the context of peacebuilding through its extensive development partnership with the countries of the global South. India continues to assist countries in post-conflict situations through bilateral and multilateral forums by providing substantial grants and soft loans. Our engagement has been wide-ranging, encompassing key sectors such as infrastructure, housing, education, health and connectivity, and improving livelihoods. India also provides scholarships for higher education and capacity-building, including in large numbers to women. India will continue to be a force multiplier for peacebuilding efforts. We hope that those efforts will continue to always be driven by a people-centric approach.”

    2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source

23. “Fourthly, the advisory role of the PBC should be exercised judiciously and only when warranted. The PBC should exercise its convening role more effectively. It must involve itself more proactively in the activities of the Peacebuilding Fund to address the financial deficit. Fifthly and lastly, it is important to set clear benchmarks and criteria for an exit strategy in the country under consideration. Peacebuilding advocacy by the PBC needs to end when the criteria are met. As one of the leading troop- and police-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping missions, India has been an active member of the PBC. India’s fundamental approach to peacebuilding efforts is anchored in respect for the national ownership and the development priorities of Member States.”

    2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source

24. “Secondly, forging social cohesion and trust in governance institutions in divided societies is easier said than done, but it is indispensable to ensure that conflict-ravaged societies do not relapse into chaos. Efforts to that end need to factor in complex layers of post-conflict scenarios and the local context. A simplistic approach based on the reiteration of thematic and cross-cutting issues may have shortcomings. Thirdly, the ongoing discourse on enhanced financial support for peacebuilding activities through sources other than voluntary contributions merits an in-depth and careful study of its ramifications for the United Nations ecosystem. Any decision to that effect must be consensus-based. We should eschew creative interpretations of the peacebuilding mandate stipulated in the relevant resolutions.”

    2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source

25. “A comprehensive approach focusing on sustainable development, inclusive economic growth and political processes forms an integral part of conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts today. India has acknowledged the PBC’s significance since its inception and deeply appreciates its advisory, bridging and convening roles. We believe the PBC needs enhanced support and increased focus from Member States in fulfilling its mandate. In that context, I would like to make the following five observations. First, national Governments must steer priorities and strategies for sustaining peace at all stages of conflict. We emphasize that inclusivity is cardinal to advancing national peacebuilding objectives. An exclusively donor-driven approach to peacebuilding may not be the most prudent path to follow.”

    2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source

26. “Let me begin by thanking Brazil for organizing this focused briefing on improving and strengthening cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I also express my gratitude to the PBC Chair for 2021 and the Permanent Representative of Egypt for presenting the annual report on PBC activities for the year 2021 (S/2022/89). I thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and Chargé d’affaires of Bangladesh for his statement. The international community has come to better grasp the complex and interlinked facets of peacebuilding. Our perspective on addressing conflicts has undergone a paradigmatic shift, from resolution, reconciliation and recovery to prevention and reconstruction.”

    2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source

27. “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 States.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source

28. “Iraq’s territorial integrity and sovereignty must be respected, and the relevant party needs to abide by its obligations under international humanitarian law and cooperate with the Government of Iraq in the investigation into those attacks so as to ensure accountability. Peace, stability and security in that region is of utmost importance to India. A strong, stable and sovereign Iraq would lead to greater security and stability in the region. We encourage all countries in the region to work together towards that end. As a long-standing friend of Iraq and its peoples, India will remain supportive of all endeavours to deliver stability, security and prosperity for the people of Iraq. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s steadfast support for Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source

29. “The attack on a civilian location also shows blatant disregard for international humanitarian law. The Council needs to address some of the concerns outlined in the letter of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council on the attack in Dohuk governorate, in which he asserted: “Türkish forces committed an open and blatant aggression against Iraqi territories, its sovereignty and the lives and security of its citizens on 20 July 2022, when they targeted the resort in Dohuk governorate in the Kurdistan region of Iraq by artillery shelling, [which] resulted in the martyrdom of 9 civilians and the injury of 33 unarmed civilians”.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source

30. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her detailed briefing. I welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, His Excellency Mr. Fuad Hussein, in today’s meeting. I also acknowledge the presence of the representative of Türkiye in the meeting. We strongly condemn the recent shelling in the Zakho district of Dohuk governorate, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I express our deepest condolences to the families that lost loved ones in the attack and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We welcome the Security Council’s timely condemnation of this dastardly attack. Such an attack inside the territory of Iraq is a clear violation of the country’s sovereignty.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source

31. “Given our long-standing and firm commitment to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure, recognized and mutually agreed borders, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, India remains fully supportive of all efforts to restart the peace process.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

32. “We are confident that, with I2U2, we will make significant contributions to energy security, food security and economic growth in the Middle East and South Asia. We believe that the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict would bring lasting peace and stability to the region. The absence of a political settlement between Israel and Palestine does not augur well for long-term regional peace and stability. Therefore, in addition to the stated political support for a two-State solution, the international community must expend energy and political capital to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

33. “In response to the financial crisis of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), India enhanced its annual pledge to the Agency from $1.25 million to $5 million and has contributed $20 million over the past four years. We have also pledged $5 million for UNRWA’s programme budget for 2022. I am pleased to inform the Council that the first tranche of our pledged commitment for this year has already been released. India has a vital stake in peace and prosperity in the Middle East. During a recent I2U2 Virtual Summit, the leaders of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States agreed to increase joint investment in six key areas — water, energy, transport, space, health and food security.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

34. “India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, which, we believe, is the best path towards achieving the goal of a two-State solution. Those negotiations must be based on the internationally agreed framework, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood and Israel’s legitimate security concerns. Intra-Palestinian unity is critical for the well- being of the Palestinian people. We hope that efforts to achieve reconciliation among the Palestinian parties will soon bear fruit and help overcome the current stalemate, leading to legislative and Presidential elections in Palestine.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

35. “We urge the parties to focus on addressing the urgent security and economic challenges, including the precarious financial situation of the Palestinian Authority, and chart a clear path for discussing key political issues. In that regard, we recognize the international community’s recent confidence-building measures for the Palestinians and the important steps Israel has taken to ease Palestine’s economic situation. Such initiatives are in the interests of both parties, help maintain stability and serve to prevent the recurrence of terror and violence. Moreover, those initiatives should create a conducive environment leading to political dialogue. We reiterate the need for an early resumption of the political course by launching credible direct negotiations on all final-status issues.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

36. “I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Lynn Hastings for her briefing on the situation in the Middle East. We remain concerned about the developments in Israel and Palestine, in particular the continued violent attacks, the killing of civilians and the acts of destruction and provocation. We have consistently advocated against all such acts of violence and reiterate our call for their complete cessation. All unilateral measures that unduly alter the status quo on the ground and undercut the viability of the two-State solution must be eschewed. The international community and the Security Council must send a strong signal against any step preventing the possibility of durable peace between Israel and Palestine.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

37. “In conclusion, let me underscore that India has traditionally enjoyed close and mutually beneficial bilateral ties with the Libyan people and we remain committed to supporting Libya and the Libyan people in their endeavour to bring about lasting peace and stability.”

    2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source

38. “In its recent report, the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) categorically pointed out that “[t]he remainder of the training provided by Turkey 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. 77). Moreover, in the same report, the Panel of Experts also “noted the continuous presence of Turkish-backed Syrian fighters in Government of National Unity- Affiliated Forces military camps in Tripoli” (ibid., para. 30). We reiterate that the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Libya needs to be safeguarded. The political process must be fully Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, with no imposition of external interference.”

    2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source

39. “It is therefore important for the international community to focus on it now and nip it in the bud at this stage so as to avoid the collateral consequences of terrorism in Africa. The critical necessity of the full and complete withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries cannot be overemphasized. We have yet to see signs of tangible progress on that count. The continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries is detrimental to the peace and stability of the country and the region. In that regard, we express serious concern about the repeated violations of the arms embargo in Libya.”

    2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source

40. “The immediate priority for Libya is to hold presidential and parliamentary elections at the earliest opportunity in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner. We look forward to an early consensus among the Libyan parties on the constitutional basis for holding the elections. The reports of clashes and the continued mobilization and activity of armed groups are a worrisome sign. There are real risks of losing the momentum generated on the ground by the signing of the ceasefire agreement. We remain concerned about the resurgence of terrorist activity in Libya and reiterate that terrorist groups and affiliated entities must not be allowed to operate unchallenged in Libya. That menace is bound to have cascading effects on the Sahel region.”

    2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source

41. “Let me begin by thanking Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee for her briefing today. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya in today’s meeting. We are closely following the developments in Libya. The recent protests and continuing political disagreements are a matter of concern. We welcome the progress made at the meeting between the President of the House of Representatives and the Head of the High State Council held in Geneva last month. It is imperative that all outstanding political issues be resolved peacefully by the parties concerned, while keeping in mind the greater interests of the Libyan people. We hope that all parties will work together to maintain peace and stability in Libya. In that regard, we also take note of the meetings held among the military leaders in Tripoli last week.”

    2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source

42. “We must be cautious, as attempts to selectively expand the mandate will only politicize its agenda. It would distract us and even divert our attention from real threats to international peace and security and children in armed conflict. In conclusion, let me reiterate India’s firm commitment and steadfast support to the United Nations in all its endeavours to protect children in armed conflict.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

43. “We recognize the importance of having sufficient resources and the requisite number of child protection advisers in peacekeeping missions for the effective implementation of child protection programmes. The Council should consider incorporating adequate child protection provisions and capacities in all relevant mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. There is also a greater need for constructive engagement with respective national Governments in the formulation and implementation of child protection action plans, which are integral in order to sustain durable peace. We also note with concern that, despite the Council’s clear mandate, the Secretary-General’s report includes situations that are not situations of armed conflict or threats to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

44. “The report of the Secretary General mentions that more than 25 per cent of child casualties were caused by mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive remnants of war. It is a matter of deep concern that terrorist groups have resorted to landmines and IEDs as low-cost and effective options for spreading terror and threatening innocent civilians, including children. The use of such devices has only increased, hence the need to strongly condemn and take effective measures to combat that trend. India supports the efforts of the United Nations Mine Action Service, the United Nations Development Programme and other agencies that have been working in conflict zones across the world.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

45. “For terror groups, children are most susceptible to manipulation, whether as active participants or as human shields to protect the perpetrators of terror. School closures due to the pandemic have been misused by those terrorist groups to target children, including through online avenues, for their radicalization and indoctrination in violent extremist ideologies. There is an urgent need for a more coordinated approach to implementing the child protection and counter-terrorism agenda. Member States need to demonstrate greater political will to hold the perpetrators of terrorism and their sponsors to account, as well as to fulfil the Council’s child protection obligations.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

46. “The Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes the obligation of States parties to promote the rehabilitation and social integration of children affected by armed conflict in an environment that fosters the health, self-respect and dignity of the child. Close cooperation between the United Nations and its Member States is critical for developing an effective and sustainable policy for the repatriation and reintegration of children affected by armed conflict. Member States need to work towards an inclusive approach to providing protection to child victims during the rehabilitation and reintegration process in post-conflict situations. A dangerous and worrisome trend in global terrorism is the rising number of children that are recruited and involved in terror-related activities.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

47. “Support for national Governments in strengthening legal and operational tools for child protection is important in that context. We stress the need to end impunity for all actors inciting and perpetrating grave violations against children in armed conflict situations. It is vital that Member States develop comprehensive legal frameworks in line with international standards in order to ensure the effective prosecution of child- related crimes. National Governments have the primary responsibility to prosecute and deter such crimes in conflict situations on their territories, even if such crimes are alleged to have been committed by non-State actors. Where required, the United Nations could assist Member States in augmenting their capacities to deal with that issue.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

48. “National Governments have the primary responsibility to protect the rights of the child, as mandated by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Security Council must do everything it can to support Governments’ efforts in that regard. We also encourage Member States to ratify the Convention’s Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Member States need to support effective legal frameworks for the protection and promotion of children’s rights. It is important to build an enabling and conducive environment to ensure the holistic development of the child, with a special focus on nutrition, education and safety. Children who grow up in conflict and post-conflict situations often need a fresh start.”

    2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source

49. “As noted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2022/493), the scale and severity of violations perpetrated against children in armed conflict are still on the rise. It is clear that there remain significant challenges to the effective implementation of that mandate. The international community has the responsibility — and indeed the obligation — to do its utmost to provide support to children affected by armed conflict without any discrimination. We appreciate the engagement of the United Nations, particularly the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, with parties to armed conflicts, which has resulted in the release of 12,214 children over the past year alone.”

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50. “Mahatma Gandhi once said: “If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children”. However, children continue to suffer disproportionately in most situations of armed conflict around the world. They remain most susceptible to suffering and are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of armed conflict. Over the past two decades, the Security Council has actively engaged to protect children in situations of armed conflict. While significant progress has been achieved, grave violations against children continue to persist, while the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic has further magnified the risks that children face. It is therefore important for Member States to focus on child protection measures in their pandemic response and recovery plans as well.”

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