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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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“Let me begin by thanking Brazil for organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict. We also thank His Excellency the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Ambassador Fernando Simas Magalhães, for presiding over today’s meeting. We welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, and the UNICEF Executive Director, Ms. Catherine Russell, and thank them for their respective briefings. We also thank Mr. Patrick Kumi for his moving account and his recommendations. Children are the most critical stakeholders for our future, hence the need to protect, nurture and empower them. The best interests of the child should be at the forefront of all our endeavours.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“There is growing interest among Colombians about India’s culture and heritage. We are committed to expanding and deepening our development and trade partnership with Colombia. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that while the peace process in Colombia continues to be a source of inspiration, the international community must continue with its responsibility to support the Government and the people of Colombia in their journey to consolidate and sustain peace. In that direction, we support the work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and the initiatives of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“The President-elect has also underscored the importance of the implementation of the peace agreement. There have been attempts to engage the Ejército de Liberación Nacional as part of the reconciliation initiatives. We hope that that positive trend will continue in the coming months and that the gains made so far will be consolidated. India values its bilateral ties with Colombia, with which we share a relationship spanning six decades. The increase in the frequency of high-level visits and engagements, especially over the past year, is testimony to the strength of our relationship, which is based on shared democratic values and development goals. Over the years our bilateral relations have deepened and diversified in areas such as space, health, science and technology and biotechnology.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“There have been serious security incidents involving threats, killings and the subsequent displacement of cooperative members, impacting reintegration initiatives. The disputes between illegal armed groups, including dissident groups of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo over territorial control, and illegal trafficking routes remain a concern. Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, including women and children, have continued to suffer from persistent violence. We appreciate the fact that despite those challenges, the Colombian authorities are making progress in addressing the security, housing and land guarantees enshrined in the peace agreement. We believe that the prioritization of rural reforms aimed at increasing employment and livelihood opportunities is fundamental to sustaining peace.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“We take positive note of the historic first hearings of truth and acknowledgement of responsibility held by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, which is testimony to the significant progress made by the transitional justice system enshrined in the peace agreement. The objectives of the peace agreement are ambitious, and their realization will require time. While we need to appreciate the positive developments that Colombia has witnessed in the last few years, we also have to be cognizant of the impediments to the implementation of the peace agreement that remain. We believe that the solutions to issues such as security, rural reforms, crop substitution and the rehabilitation of ex-combatants are intrinsically linked to political reforms, decentralization, the extension of State authority and reconciliation.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“That is a clear indication of the trust and commitment of the people to the agreement. For that, we congratulate the people and the Government of Colombia. We also congratulate the President-elect, Mr. Gustavo Petro. We heard from the President of the Truth Commission today as to why the release of the final report of the Truth Commission is a historic moment. We hope that the findings and recommendations of the Truth Commission will greatly contribute to the process of reconciliation and help in moving towards a more inclusive, peaceful, secure and prosperous future for all Colombians.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu; the President of the Truth Commission, Father Francisco José de Roux Rengifo; and civil- society representative Ms. Jineth Casso Piamba for their respective briefings. I also welcome the presence of the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Her Excellency Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, at today’s meeting. The peaceful holding of presidential elections in Colombia is indeed a significant development. It is encouraging to see that the people of Colombia once again have reposed their faith in democracy by participating in record numbers in the elections for the second time since the signing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“The international community also needs to constructively look at promoting projects that will bring much-needed jobs and economic opportunities for the Syrian people. Similarly, early recovery projects that help Syrian people to become self-sustaining, need a realistic basis to move forward. In conclusion, let me reiterate that India is committed to supporting the people of Syria in their endeavour to achieve lasting peace and stability.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“To realize that, all parties, particularly the external players, need to display their commitment, in tangible terms, to a Syrian-led and -owned United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We reiterate our call for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country, without discrimination, politicization or preconditions. While cross-border operations are predictable and important, they cannot continue to exist in perpetuity. Concrete steps need to be taken in order to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of cross-line operations. Humanitarian assistance cannot be a matter of political expediency. Linking humanitarian and development assistance with progress in the political process will only exacerbate humanitarian suffering and should be avoided.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“India welcomes the adoption of resolution 2642 (2022), extending the authorization of humanitarian assistance to Syria through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing. Today’s adoption will reassure nearly 4 million people in the north-west of Syria — 2.7 million of whom are internally displaced persons, many of them women and children. At the same time, we should not lose sight of the fact that more than 14.5 million people across Syria need humanitarian assistance in one form or another, with essential food items and fuel in short supply. Food insecurity has reached historic highs, and an estimated 60 per cent of the population is food insecure, according to the United Nations. It is therefore clear that decisive forward movement on the political track in Syria remains an urgent imperative if we are to alleviate the suffering of its people.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“So far, India has provided soft loans of more than $3.5 billion for projects in the region related to agriculture, irrigation, water supplies, energy and the solar and health sectors. Within the ambit of the India-United Nations Development Partnership Fund, we have also undertaken significant livelihood projects in nine partner countries in West Africa. Additionally, we have extended support through the capacity-building of civilians and defence forces, as well as through scholarships for higher education. India reiterates its commitment to the people of West Africa and the Sahel in their quest for peace and development.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The issue of climate change should be addressed holistically through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in accordance with its provisions and principles and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We reiterate that no artificial link should be drawn between climate change and security-related issues without a firm scientific basis. We are glad to note that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/521) has rightly prioritized the growing threat of terrorism over other issues. The humanitarian needs of vulnerable countries in the region also merit the attention of the international community. In conclusion, India attaches great importance to its relations with countries in West Africa and the Sahel, and our commitment to development partnerships has remained steadfast.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“In that context, the countries in the region have shown tremendous grit and resilience in fighting terrorism individually and collectively through regional security initiatives. However, some of those mechanisms are handicapped by inadequate political cohesion and the lack of resources. We encourage the countries in West Africa and the Sahel to re-energize their security cooperation. We also reiterate our support for calls for sustainable and predictable support to the regional security initiatives, including through the United Nations assessed contributions. The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel should remain focused on its mandate and work closely with national, regional and subregional stakeholders, particularly ECOWAS.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The constructive deliberations and decisions adopted at the summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Accra, particularly with respect to Mali, are encouraging. The violence in the region perpetrated by terrorist groups affiliated with Al-Qaida and Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has reached unprecedented levels. We strongly condemn those attacks, including the attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali two days ago. They is indicative of some worrisome trends, including the exacerbation of internal displacement and the humanitarian crisis, the southward expansion of terrorism from the central Sahel region, evident from attacks in Benin and Togo, and the exploitation of security gaps by armed groups amid the ongoing reconfiguration of international security forces.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“However, the consolidation of democracy has been overshadowed by successive coups in Mali, Guinea and, most recently, Burkina Faso. And democratic processes in the region risk being undermined by unabated violence perpetrated by terrorist and armed groups. Amid that fragile political and security situation, we commend the leadership of the President of Ghana, as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We appreciate the efforts of ECOWAS in consolidating democracy and promoting good governance. We also commend ECOWAS for its continued engagement with the transitional authorities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea in pursuit of a transitional road map.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Annadif for briefing us on the latest developments in West Africa and the Sahel. I also thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Rabab Fatima, for her presentation, and the civil society briefer, for her insights. The democratic traditions of West Africa and the Sahel have once again found resonance in the successful holding of parliamentary and local elections in the Gambia and Senegal. The people in West Africa have consistently anchored their faith in democracy. We also welcome the efforts of Governments in the region to launch electoral and administrative reforms to address long-standing grievances about political exclusion. Those developments augur well for the next electoral cycle in 2023.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The credibility of the international community’s collective fight against terrorism can be strengthened only by ensuring the accountability of terrorists and terrorist groups. In conclusion, let me reiterate that India is committed to extending developmental assistance and human-resource development support to Syria. Our support for the people of Syria in their endeavour to obtain lasting peace and stability remains steadfast and unwavering.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“As pointed out in the Secretary-General’s 60-day report (S/2022/492) and again by the Special Envoy, violence has persisted in the north-west of Syria; there have been air strikes, as well as mutual shelling and clashes. There is an urgent need for serious attempts to establish a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire in Syria. We believe that the withdrawal of all foreign forces is essential to realizing that objective. India has also repeatedly reiterated the looming threat posed by the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria. United Nations-designated terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, continue to gain in strength, not just in Syria but also in Iraq. We reiterate that the global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“There is also an urgent need to scale up assistance and ensure that humanitarian agencies receive the necessary funding to fully execute their plans. India has been consistent in calling for support for regional efforts to find a long-term solution to the conflict. We have welcomed the progressive normalization of Syria’s relations with its Arab neighbours. Any acts that compromise Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity will have a negative impact on the political track. In that regard, the recent announcement of military action is deeply concerning. On the security front, we remain concerned about the overall situation in Syria.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“The positive outcome of the previous session is that all sides have agreed to meet again in the last week of July. We hope that the three parties will engage constructively and purposefully at that meeting, with a sense of compromise. The Special Envoy has been making efforts to engage with all sides and facilitate the political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We believe that his efforts, particularly his step-by-step approach, should be supported. The success of that approach will depend on tangible relief reaching the people of Syria through the easing of measures that affect their daily lives. We need to avoid linking humanitarian and developmental assistance with the progress of the overall political process.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking the Special Envoy for his briefing. We note that the previous session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee deliberated on the four proposed constitutional principles: unilateral coercive measures, State institutions, the supremacy of the constitution and transitional justice. While the parties have not reached common ground, we need to examine the reasons for the lack of any major progress over the past two years. External factors have proved detrimental to the overall political process. The level of engagement to date has not been able to bridge the trust deficit among the stakeholders involved. We reiterate again that it is for the Syrians to determine and decide what is best for Syria and their own future.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Mali needs the continuous support of its bilateral and international partners, including the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, to overcome capacity gaps. We reiterate our commitment to supporting Mali in its pursuit of lasting peace, stability and security.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“Ambiguous phraseology in the resolution — such as wording that refers to a robust posture, robust and proactive steps to protect civilians, and enhancing the robustness of the posture of MINUSMA — may possibly place United Nations peacekeepers on the ground at a disadvantage. The interpretation of peacekeeping mandates must be well defined and have a strong legal basis, without any scope for creative interpretation. In addition, the issue of climate change should be addressed holistically through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in accordance with its provisions and principles, as well as through the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. No artificial link should be drawn between climate change and security-related issues without any firm scientific basis.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“I take the floor to explain India’s position on resolution 2640 (2022). Terrorism remains the single most serious threat to peace and security in Mali and the Sahel. We thank the French delegation, the penholder, for taking into consideration our suggestion to reinforce the language on terrorism and on the pressing need to address that challenge. The primary responsibility of fighting terrorism and providing security to its population lies with the Malian authorities. The peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) need to support the relevant Malian authorities in countering terrorist groups. However, MINUSMA peacekeepers cannot be tasked with undertaking counter-terrorism operations.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“A peaceful and stable Democratic Republic of the Congo will contribute immensely to the peace and development of the region. The leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has shown resolve in addressing the existing challenges, and the international community should take cognizance of that and continue supporting the country’s Government. India remains committed to assisting the Democratic Republic of the Congo on its path to lasting peace, stability and development.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, it is imperative that each of MONUSCO’s contingents be suitably equipped, as per the mandated role. In that regard, we would like to remind the Council of the provisions of paragraph 29 (i) (e) of resolution 2612 (2021). The interpretation of peacekeeping mandates must have a strong legal basis. We also reiterate that all the components of a peacekeeping mission must be equally and impartially assessed, given their interlinkages. We will continue to call for ensuring the implementation of resolution 2589 (2021), especially the reporting requirement stipulated in paragraphs 4 (a) and (b) concerning the prevention of and accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. We hope the next report will also cover that aspect. India’s long association with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people dates back to the 1960s.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We emphasize that the situation on the ground should guide MONUSCO’s eventual drawdown to ensure that the gains made in violence-prone provinces are firmly established so as to prevent any reversal of the security situation. Strengthening the State’s authority, security organs and justice institutions remains paramount. The transition and MONUSCO’s eventual exit must be gradual, responsible and orderly. India would like to reiterate that MONUSCO’s role is supportive and not aimed at replacing the FARDC in implementing the mandate to protect civilians. While there is an urgent need to enhance the FARDC’s ability to take on armed groups, a sustained offensive posture by MONUSCO is untenable. MONUSCO’s peacekeepers should be allowed to carry out their mandate within the framework of what has been agreed by the Council.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We welcome the recent efforts to demilitarize mining zones and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s planned deployment of mining police. In addition, the country has continued to endure multiple endemic diseases, including a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. The humanitarian response plan aimed at providing assistance for 8.8. million people has received only 15 per cent of the $1.88 billion required. That issue needs the constant attention and support of the international community. We have noted the progress made towards realizing the 18 benchmarks and indicators of the joint transition plan, and we are seeing positive momentum in that regard since the last briefing on the subject.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We are hopeful that the differences that certain stakeholders have expressed will be resolved peacefully and through dialogue. The holding of the gubernatorial elections in May and the election of three women as governors and one as vice-governor are encouraging. The inextricable link between instability and the illegal exploitation and trafficking of natural resources in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo cannot be overemphasized. The country and the region will need to show a greater commitment to ensuring that mines are protected, regulations strengthened and regional partnerships bolstered. The Khartoum conference held in April this year provided a useful framework and direction in that regard.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“That community-centred strategy is a step in the right direction. It gives provincial and local Congolese the flexibility to adapt the programme to the community’s needs. We welcome the appointment of the provincial coordinators and hope that the provincial plans will be operational soon. The success of the programme will be crucial to the broader political process under way, and we urge MONUSCO to continue supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo in those efforts. In tackling the persistent insecurity in the country, ensuring a swift conclusion to a fair and inclusive electoral process is equally important. We welcome the progress made by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo towards the holding of elections in 2023.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the commitment expressed by the leaders of the region to the territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to finding a swift and lasting solution to the conflict in the eastern provinces. We reiterate the call of the Heads of State of the region for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, as well as for the intensification of the political process. Those efforts can lead to positive outcomes only if all stakeholders work together purposefully. Those with influence over the armed groups need to persuade them to lay down their arms and engage in the political process in good faith. In that regard, we welcome the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s validation of the national strategy for the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization programme.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“That resurgence of armed-group activity has displaced thousands of families in the country’s eastern regions. Tragically, MONUSCO has also lost nine peacekeepers. India strongly condemns those dastardly attacks. The violence must end. The resurgence of armed groups is not a new development in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their operations have also spiked in the past, particularly when military options have been given precedence over political processes. We welcome the recent endeavours to advance the political dialogue with the involvement of all stakeholders, including the third meeting under the Nairobi process, held on 20 June.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bintou Keita for her briefing on the activities of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and related developments. I also thank Ms. Lusenge for sharing her insights on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi at today’s meeting. Since the Council last met on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (see S/PV.9051), the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo remains grim. Hundreds of civilians and several members of the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) have been killed or injured.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by reaffirming that the contemporary global order has been built on the Charter of the United Nations, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Over the past two months, we have exported 1.8 million tons of wheat to countries in need, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Sudan and Yemen. We are also helping 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 to keep their supply chains running smoothly at the global scale. Similarly, efforts should be made to ensure the stability of the global supply of fuel so that it is commensurate with the demand. We reiterate the importance of our Organization’s guiding principles on humanitarian assistance. Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of humanitarian assistance — humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Humanitarian measures should never be politicized.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“The conflict is exacerbating concerns about food, fertilizer and fuel security, particularly in the 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 for perpetuating inequity and promoting discrimination. India is committed to working constructively to mitigate the conflict’s adverse impact on food security. We welcome the recommendation of the task team of the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance to exempt purchases of food by World Food Programme for humanitarian assistance from food export restrictions. India has been providing financial assistance and supplying food grains to countries that are impacted by the Ukraine conflict.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“India has also been sending humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours, including medicines and other essential relief material. The reports of civilian deaths in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict are deeply disturbing, and we express our grave concern in that regard. In recent years, critical civilian infrastructure in urban areas has become an easy target in situations of armed conflict. The issue of the protection of civilian objects in armed conflicts should be considered within the framework of applicable international law. Not long ago, India unequivocally condemned the killing of civilians in Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation (see S/PV.9011). The impact of the Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing on the situation in Ukraine. We acknowledge the participation and remarks of the President of Ukraine in today’s meeting. India remains deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in much loss of life and countless miseries for its peoples, particularly women, children and the elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries. From the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, India has consistently called for a complete cessation of all hostilities and advocated the path of peace, dialogue and diplomacy. We support all efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine, especially talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“India has always supported a negotiated two-State solution leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders side by side at peace with Israel. India will continue to support all efforts towards achieving a comprehensive and lasting two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and stands ready to contribute constructively to such efforts.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“India’s financial assistance to UNRWA and its developmental partnership with Palestinian Authority to support its nation-building efforts reflect India’s firm and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue. India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between the parties, which, we believe, is the best path towards achieving the goal of a two-State solution. Such 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. The absence of direct talks on key political issues has asymmetrical costs for Israelis and Palestinians and does not augur well for long-term peace in the region.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The continued precarious financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains a matter of concern, as the lack of funding to the Agency can adversely affect the delivery of humanitarian services to the Palestinian refugee community in Palestine and elsewhere. At the meeting Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to UNRWA held last week, we reiterated our commitment to support the Agency through our annual financial contributions. India has already contributed $20 million over the past four years and has also pledged $5 million for UNRWA’s 2022 programme budget. As a member of the UNRWA Advisory Commission, we also actively participated at its recent meeting in Lebanon.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We are also following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of Palestinian families. Other unilateral measures that unduly alter the status quo on the ground and undercut the viability of the two-State solution must be eschewed. It is extremely important for the international community and the Council to send a strong message against any step that could prevent the possibility of durable peace between Israel and Palestine. We take note of the Israeli initiative to increase the number of work permits to work in Israel for Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. More needs to be considered to alleviate the humanitarian situation. Dialogue among the relevant stakeholders is needed.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). Resolution 2334 (2016) reaffirmed the international community’s commitment to the two-State solution, called upon parties to prevent all acts of violence against civilians and demanded that all settlement activities cease. It also underscored the need to exert collective efforts to launch credible negotiations. We remain deeply concerned by developments in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza. Violent attacks and the killing of civilians took many Palestinian and Israeli lives during the reporting period. Acts of destruction and provocation also continued. We have consistently advocated against all acts of violence and reiterate our call for the complete cessation of violence.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the Central African Republic is on a positive trajectory. The need now is to press ahead and capitalize on the gains made so far. To that end, we support the initiatives of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. India will continue to support the Central African Republic and its people in their pursuit of peace, stability and economic development.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We have consistently drawn attention to the twin burden of rising prices and falling supplies of petroleum and food grains on developing countries. In the light of our error in the case of vaccines for the coronavirus disease, we cannot again disregard the principles of equity, affordability and accessibility of essential commodities for the needy. We hope that the international community will extend support to the humanitarian response plan, which remains poorly funded. The Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic recently reported that the official exports of rough diamonds from western regions in nine Kimberly-Process-compliant zones doubled in 2021. That positive development underscores the potential of the resource-rich Central African Republic to expand its formal trade in commodities for its development.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We welcome the establishment of a new coordination structure to oversee the implementation of status-of-forces agreement and security coordination. We hope that such mechanisms will help to resolve outstanding issues and ensure adequate coordination on the ground. We call on the Government of the Central African Republic to ensure that the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers is not compromised in any manner. We also expect MINUSCA to prioritize the mandate tasks in line with the requirements of the Central African Republic. We reiterate that peacekeeping missions must consistently evaluate the performance of all its components — uniformed, civilian and mission leadership. The humanitarian situation needs our collective and sustained focus.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The security situation has remained fragile, although the number of violations of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic has decreased. The activities of armed groups are negatively affecting the lives of ordinary civilians, particularly women and children. We strongly condemn the attacks by armed groups and others on civilians. The discovery of anti-personnel landmines and the increase in the use of improvised explosive devices by armed groups are worrisome signs. We reiterate our call for all opposition groups and armed-group signatories to the peace agreement to end hostilities and join the Central African Republic authorities in finding a peaceful solution. We note the constructive engagement between MINUSCA and the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region road map has also seen forward movement with the active involvement of neighbours, particularly on internally displaced persons and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. We know that local elections have been postponed due to paucity of funds. The importance of putting democratic institutions in place cannot be overemphasized. We hope that the hurdles to the holding of local elections will be overcome soon. To that end, we appreciate the role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in providing support to the National Electoral Authority in order to promote participation and the training of officials.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Such a process will enable taking on board the collective aspirations of the people and, in turn, securing lasting peace and development in the country. We also welcome the meeting of the strategic review concerning the political process, held earlier this month, and underscore the importance of its follow-up. State authority and the rule of law have also strengthened, the presence of State officials has increased, security forces have been deployed across the country and Parliament has adopted important legislation as well. Positive steps have been taken to address impunity in the Central African Republic, including crimes against civilians and peacekeepers. One such development is the first trial of the Special Criminal Court, held recently.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 for the Central African Republic, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, for her briefing and once again wishing her every success in her important mission. I also thank the civil society briefer, Ms. Lina Ekomo, for her insights. I also welcome the representative of the Central African Republic at today’s meeting. In the past four months, the significant political developments in the Central African Republic have been demonstrative of the resolve and commitment of the leadership towards the peace process. The holding of the republican dialogue with the participation of the majority of the opposition has opened up the democratic space for dialogue and participation. We reiterate the importance of that process and the need to make it as inclusive as possible.”
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