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Raguttahalli

lines on the record: 599
first: 2021-05-25
most recent: 2023-10-24
sittings or episodes: 111
sources: un-security-council

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“Let me conclude by reaffirming that the contemporary global order was built on the Charter of the United Nations, international law, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“The increasing fuel prices and shortage of food grains and fertilizers are having a disproportionate impact, particularly on developing countries. In that context, 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 adverse impact of the conflict on food security. We have been providing financial assistance and supplying food grains to neighbouring countries that are facing the consequences of the Ukraine conflict.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“The United Nations has the responsibility to ensure that the countering of hate speech and discrimination is not limited to a select few religions and communities, but rather encompasses all those affected. The Ukraine conflict has impacted not only Europe but the entire world. Its destabilizing effect has broader regional and global implications. India continues to remain deeply concerned about the worsening situation in Ukraine and reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of violence and an end to hostilities. We support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, especially talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. As we have said before, we endorse the call by the Secretary-General for an independent investigation into atrocities in Ukraine.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Nderitu, as well as the civil society representatives, for their respective briefings. Incitement to violence destroys peace, tolerance and harmony. India has always believed that societies that are based on the principles of democracy and pluralism create an environment that enables diverse communities to live together. The legitimate exercise of the right to the freedom of opinion and expression within a constitutional framework plays an important and positive role in strengthening democracy, promoting pluralism and combating intolerance. There can also be no doubt that terrorism targets all religions and cultures. We need to collectively combat both radicalization and terrorism.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, India has continued to extend development assistance and human resource development support to Syria through grants and lines of credit for development projects, the provision of medicine and food, artificial limb fitment camps, a next-generation information technology centre and capacity-building training programmes. Since the beginning of the conflict, India has always stood by the Syrian people and will continue to do so.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“The growing activities of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da’esh are also contributing to the worsening humanitarian situation. The situation of internally displaced persons camps housing women and children continues to be serious. Grave concerns remain about the conditions in the camps, where several criminal activities, including murders, have been reported in 2022. We are concerned that humanitarian assistance to Syria in 2021 was less than in the previous year. There is therefore an urgent need to scale up that assistance. In that regard, we request that OCHA comprehensively harmonize the data related to early-recovery and resilience projects by the end of this month so that Council can have a holistic view of the situation well before the expiry of the cross-border authorization.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“We also take note of ongoing efforts, including the fifth cross-line convoy to north-western Syria a few days ago, and reiterate that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and United Nations agencies need to intensify efforts to enhance cross- line operations. India has repeatedly warned of the looming threat posed by the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria. We cannot discuss the humanitarian situation if we ignore the impact of terrorist groups on civilian lives. India has consistently highlighted how external players have contributed to the growth of terrorist groups in Syria. The continuing neglect of that issue by the international community would cause irreparable damage to our collective fight against terrorism.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“The international community needs to constructively look at promoting projects that will bring about much-needed jobs and economic opportunities for the Syrian people. In the face of falling production of food staples and issues related to water shortage, particularly in the Euphrates River basin, it is important that we address the collective concerns of the Syrian people with the utmost seriousness. We also believe that a nationwide comprehensive ceasefire is in the larger interests of the Syrian people. While cross-border operations are predictable and important, they cannot continue to exist in perpetuity.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“In addition, all parties, particularly 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). The initiatives of the countries of the region in normalizing relations with Syria can also help address the humanitarian situation. Conversely, recent steps, such as the launch of a military operation in north-east Syria and similar actions, can destabilize an already fragile situation. We also need to avoid linking humanitarian and development assistance to progress in the political process. Such a position will only exacerbate humanitarian suffering. There is an urgent need to scale up assistance and to ensure that humanitarian agencies receive the necessary funding.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his remarks and presence earlier in the meeting. I thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths for his detailed briefing. I also thank Mr. Iyad Agha for his insights and welcome the presence of the representatives of Syria, Türkiye and Iran in today’s meeting. The humanitarian situation in Syria, as evident from today’s briefing, continues to worsen by the day. The number of people needing humanitarian assistance has now crossed 14 million, 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 United Nations figures. Moving decisively forward on the political track in Syria therefore remains an urgent imperative if we are to alleviate the suffering of its people.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Food grain assistance was also provided to flood-affected people, and an artificial-limbs fitment camp has been organized in Juba that will benefit more than 500 amputees. We have also recently concluded a special course for capacity- building of diplomats from South Sudan. On our part, we will continue to support South Sudan and its people in their journey towards securing sustainable peace and a prosperous future.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“That includes women peacekeepers from India, who have been championing the cause of disease prevention and integrating a gender perspective into peacekeeping activities through awareness campaigns and livelihood training. We believe that at this transformative phase, South Sudan requires the wholehearted support of the international community, including from IGAD, the AU and the United Nations. The international community, including the Council, needs to make every effort to address the concerns repeatedly raised by South Sudan regarding the sanctions, including on the arms embargo and targeted measures. In conclusion, India is fully cognizant of the challenges faced by South Sudan in its pursuit of peace and stability. India supplied life-saving essential medicines in 2020 and again in 2021 during the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“At present we have nearly 2,300 troops serving in the country. Apart from its core mandate of protecting civilians and providing medical services, the Indian contingent is also contributing to sustainable development and the welfare of the people of South Sudan. Over the years, Indian peacekeepers have gone beyond the call of duty by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments, offering health services and organizing educational-awareness camps. The outstanding contributions of Indian peacekeepers has been consistently acknowledged, including by the United Nations. The most recent such example was in April this year, when more than 1,100 Indian peacekeepers serving in Upper Nile state were honoured with United Nations medals for their outstanding and multifaceted work.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We welcome the improved communication between the Government and UNMISS. That development is having a positive impact on the facilitation of the Mission’s operations, as is evident from the decrease in the number of status-of-forces agreement violations. We also take note of the integrated and cross-Mission approach, including the setting up of temporary operational bases. We appreciate the Mission’s efforts to support rule-of-law and accountability institutions by supporting special courts, mobile courts and the development of a framework for victim and witness protection programmes. The recent creation of the Ministry of Peacebuilding in South Sudan will help achieve a better understanding of peacebuilding needs. India has been one of the largest troop-contributing countries to UNMISS since its establishment a decade ago.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The humanitarian situation, however, remains a matter of concern, with an estimated 8.9 million people requiring humanitarian assistance. The international community, including the United Nations, needs to step up its efforts in support of the Government. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) towards the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need, particularly in flood-affected areas. The security situation remains tenuous in some regions despite the overall decrease in the number of violent incidents. We hope that the Community of Sant’Egidio mediation efforts will help the non-signatory groups and the Government to reach an understanding soon. We also note the role of UNMISS in protecting civilians at the Malakal site and mitigating the intercommunal conflict.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Moving forward in the coming months, the South Sudan authorities need to make further progress on the graduation of the forces, the operationalization of the necessary unified forces, and legislation concerning elections and the finalization of electoral calendar. We believe that with support from the countries in the region and the international community, including the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), progress on the holding of elections is possible in the coming months. In that regard, we take note of the trilateral AU-IGAD- United Nations evaluation process held in March. On the economic front, the situation has remained relatively stable, with the gross domestic product expected to grow positively in 2022.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The completion of the formation of the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly; the tabling of important legislation, including the constitution-making process bill; and the agreement on the implementation of the transitional security arrangements that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General elaborated on just now reflect the commitment of leaders to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. We also appreciate the role played by the Sudan in supporting the parties in coming to an agreement on the security arrangements. There has also been a renewed emphasis on reconciliation, with the launching of a consultative process for the establishment of Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing. Those developments are significant and need to be duly recognized.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom; the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Acting Director of Operations, Ms. Ghada Mudawi; and the civil- society representative, Ms. Lorna Merekaje, for their informative briefings. The positive political and security developments in South Sudan were made evident in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2022/468) and have been reinforced further by today’s briefing.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We also established the India-EU Trade and Technology Council in April this year to work on next-generation critical technologies and developing standards for them. India welcomes the EU’s recently announced strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to greater cooperation to ensure a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region, premised upon respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all States. We also launched a connectivity partnership to enhance connectivity in conformity with international norms, the rule of law and respect for international commitments. In conclusion, let me reiterate India’s commitment to a lasting, mutually beneficial partnership with the EU.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“India and the EU have a common interest in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development in a multipolar world. India’s partnership with the EU is reflected in cooperation aimed at tackling current global issues, such as COVID-19, climate change and terrorism, and at strengthening multilateral institutions. At the bilateral level, it is manifested through a growing political engagement. It is also reflected in the launch of negotiations on trade and investment agreements and a bilateral connectivity partnership. Our strategic partnership has also witnessed an upswing recently, including through the holding of our first-ever joint naval exercises in June 2021, as well as our first- ever security and defence consultations and closer cooperation on maritime security.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We note the significant financial contribution of the EU member States to the United Nations peacekeeping budget and their voluntary contributions to United Nations programmes. The contribution of the EU to the progress of the global discourse on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals has been noteworthy. We need to find a balanced approach to continue to meet those challenges without burdening developing countries. The India-EU strategic partnership is guided by our shared interests and values of democracy, pluralism, freedom, respect for the rule of law and human rights. We share a common perspective on many regional and global issues, including a shared commitment to promoting an international rules-based order based on a reformed and effective multilateralism.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“The conflict is having a destabilizing effect, with broader regional and global implications. Increasing oil prices and shortages of food grains and fertilizers are having a disproportionate impact on the Global South. The EU can and should play a leading role in alleviating the adverse impact of the crisis in Ukraine on the day-to- day lives of people living in vulnerable countries. The EU has an important role to play in our continued fight against terrorism and other new and emerging challenges. As Chair of the Counter- Terrorism Committee and of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), India would like the EU to step up its efforts to make our fight against terrorism a collective fight that is fought with zero tolerance, without double-speak of any kind.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“The multilateral mechanisms should work with regional organizations to ensure that equitable solutions can be speedily arrived at. India has advocated for the importance of reforming multilateralism. We have consistently called for a meaningful and comprehensive reform of the global multilateral architecture, including the Security Council. Given the EU’s important role in a reformed, United Nations-centred multilateral system, it is only natural to expect the EU to support ongoing reform efforts. It should do much more to take forward the reform agenda. The conflict in Ukraine has affected not just the EU but the whole world. We support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, including a resumption of talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We need to strengthen partnerships and enhance linkages between the United Nations and regional organizations, in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. We should pursue greater international cooperation and solidarity in overcoming our common challenges. Regional organizations, particularly the EU, have a critical role to play in addressing challenges to the security environment by promoting dialogue between the parties and dissuading external influence. In that context, my delegation would like to make the following observations. The EU has broken new ground in developing effective tools for crisis management. We believe that it has an important role to play in tackling global challenges, with the United Nations at the core of multilateral efforts.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Its complementary efforts in conflict resolution and addressing security challenges, including terrorism, have contributed positively to United Nations efforts in Africa. The EU also supports bilateral and regional initiatives. It should continue to augment national efforts to address security-related challenges in Africa, while the EU-AU partnership should focus on finding African solutions to African problems. The world continues to be confronted with peace and security challenges, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Ukraine crisis and its consequent food and energy security challenges. This is having a disproportionate impact on the Global South.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Its significance is also mirrored in the active cooperation between the United Nations and the EU. In the Balkans, the EU has been at the forefront in promoting reconciliation, freedom, economic prosperity and peace. On a number of occasions it has brought together important stakeholders in situations of conflict through its strong support for donor conferences, its formulation of peace plans and support for them through a peacekeeping presence. India supports all efforts, including those of the EU, in promoting dialogue and compromise in implementing the Dayton Agreement. We note the importance of the EU as a member of the Middle East Quartet peace process, and its role in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The EU’s role in Africa has also grown, alongside those of the African Union (AU) and the League of Arab States.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, His Excellency Mr. Josep Borrell, for his detailed briefing. The goals of the United Nations and the European Union (EU) have a common origin, with similar driving principles and values. In today’s global context, the synergy in actions between the two organizations is important to addressing global peace and security challenges, as well as advancing development efforts. Today’s briefing is therefore very timely, and we welcome it. The EU has repeatedly demonstrated that it can play a leading role in dealing with global issues. The development achievements of its members, its enduring advocacy for democratic values and the rules- based international order have made it a formidable voice in the multilateral arena.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“It is unfortunate that, despite a lapse of more than three years, UNITAD has been unable to fully service the evidentiary requirements of the Government of Iraq due to a differing interpretation of UNITAD’s mandate. That needs to be rectified soon. The people of Iraq have made immense sacrifices in Iraq’s fight against terrorism. As a country that has been a victim of terrorism for many decades, we share their pain and grief. Justice should be delivered to the victims of ISIL’s crimes and their families, but that cannot happen until those responsible for the atrocities are held fully accountable. The full and timely implementation of UNITAD’s mandate would contribute to securing justice for those affected.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“We commend the Team’s joint work with the Iraqi judiciary and its assistance projects in areas such as the digitization of records, DNA forensics and mass grave excavations. We also note the increase in the number of Iraqi experts who are part of UNITAD. Augmenting the capacities of Iraqi agencies and experts is crucial from a long-term perspective and we encourage UNITAD to continue its good work in that area. We are also happy to note that the evidence collected and shared by UNITAD with third countries has resulted in the prosecution and conviction of ISIL terrorists. Similar evidence-sharing with the Iraqi authorities should commence at the earliest opportunity in order to support trials and prosecutions in Iraqi courts.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“We encourage UNITAD to share its findings in relation to that investigation with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), which has the mandate to assist countries in preventing the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. ISIL’s destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq is widely known. In its preliminary investigations, UNITAD identified a number of such crimes, including the destruction of shrines and culturally significant sites belonging to Iraq’s minority communities. India’s financial contribution to UNITAD will strengthen the Team’s investigations in that important area and enable prosecutions for such crimes. UNITAD’s work in Iraq must continue to be underpinned by close cooperation and coordination with the Iraqi authorities and their capacity-building efforts.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“India’s financial support to UNITAD in those two key areas of its investigation will further strengthen that objective. We welcome the completion of an initial case assessment of the development and use of chemical and biological weapons by ISIL in Iraq. The preliminary observations of the report are deeply concerning, as they reveal that a terrorist group with considerable territory under its control can develop and deploy those deadly weapons within a short period of time by misusing the State’s educational, financial and commercial infrastructure. The international community needs to pay closer attention to that issue, since such a template could be replicated by other terrorist groups that enjoy considerable territorial control.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Ensuring accountability for ISIL crimes, especially those committed against minority communities in Iraq, is also critical for achieving a smooth reconciliation process and long-term peace in Iraq. The ongoing investigations into attacks against the Christian, Sunni, Kaka’i, Shabak and Shia Turkmen communities and the strengthening of the initial case briefs in the attacks against the Yazidi community will support the Government of Iraq’s efforts aimed at national reconciliation and delivering justice. We strongly believe that the credibility of our collective fight against terrorism can be strengthened only when we can ensure accountability for the grave and inhumane acts of terror committed by terrorists and those who foment, support and finance terrorism.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his briefing, and I welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the meeting. The United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) was set up by the Security Council to assist the Government and the people of Iraq in their pursuit of justice for the heinous crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The victims of ISIL’s horrific crimes in Iraq also include 39 Indian nationals. The implementation of UNITAD’s mandate, which includes the collection and timely sharing of evidence of ISIL crimes perpetrated in Iraq, will contribute to ensuring accountability for those crimes and fighting the impunity of terror.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“India has so far extended development cooperation assistance through lines of credit worth $2 billion for projects in critical sectors, such as agriculture, transport, power and water supply. We have also provided assistance to fight the coronavirus disease pandemic. In keeping with our high-level political exchanges with the region, the Vice-President of India, His Excellency Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, visited Gabon last week. We will continue to engage closely with Central Africa and be steadfast in our support for its peace and prosperity.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“We have maintained that issues of climate change should be addressed holistically through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in accordance with its provisions and principles, especially that of climate finance and adaptation, and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We reiterate that no artificial link should be drawn between climate change and security-related issues without any firm scientific basis. In conclusion, India has cordial and friendly bilateral relations with countries in Central Africa. In recent years, India has further expanded its diplomatic footprint in the region by opening resident missions in several countries.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“India has been engaged with the countries of the region on maritime matters, and we would be glad to contribute further to their efforts to strengthen maritime security. The countries of the region are also affected by the Ukraine conflict due to the shortage of food grains and increasing oil prices. The international community needs to do more to support the people living in vulnerable countries. We also need to explore affordable alternatives to the question of the free movement of goods to the region. With regard to climate change and its impact on the region, our position remains consistent.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“On the security front, terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State in West Africa Province, have continued to expand their activities, mainly in the Lake Chad region. Boko Haram and its splinter groups have persisted with terror attacks. The Lord’s Resistance Army has remained active along the borders of the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We strongly condemn terror attacks perpetrated by those groups. We commend the efforts of the Multinational Joint Task Force and recognize its contribution to counter-terrorism. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea remains a matter of concern, and cannot be ignored, despite the decrease in incidents in 2022.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“In Burundi, we welcome the efforts to deepen the democratic space and the proactive engagement with neighbours. Despite those positive trends, there exist complex political and security challenges in the region. The international community must heed the call of the countries of the region and support their aspirations for peace and development. Inclusive political processes and electoral reforms are critical to strengthening political institutions. Similarly, capacities at the local-administration level also require assistance. We encourage UNOCA and ECCAS to continue to assist the State authorities in such efforts. The humanitarian needs of the region also need to be addressed more purposefully by scaling up assistance.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“I also take this opportunity to express our condolences on the sad demise of President Evaristo Carvalho, former President of Sao Tome and Príncipe, whose contribution to strengthening democracy in the Central Africa region will be remembered in the years to come. The long-overdue national dialogue in the Central Africa Republic took place a few months ago. However, the implementation of the 2019 peace agreement remains the key to securing peace in the country and the region. Progress on the road map of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the holding of local elections in the coming months will be equally important. In Chad, the ongoing political transition requires further momentum. We hope that the inclusive national dialogue will be held soon.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“The regional approach adopted by countries, in collaboration with regional organizations, to address common challenges is showing results. We need to recognize those positive trends. The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) needs to support those efforts and work closely with the countries in the region and regional organizations, in line with its mandate. In the coming months, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe and the Congo will be holding elections. We hope that those upcoming elections will further deepen democracy in the region, with greater participation by women, enhance resilience and strengthen their resolve to address the socioeconomic challenges.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), His Excellency Mr. Gilberto Da Piedade Veríssimo, for their respective briefings. I also thank civil society briefer Jeanne-Danielle Nlate for her insights. The multidimensional challenges that Central Africa has been facing cannot be viewed in isolation. The legacy of colonialism underpins current instabilities, which are further exacerbated by recent global developments. Despite that difficult situation, Member States in the Central Africa region have demonstrated commendable resilience. During the past six months, their economies have shown a recovery, and faith in the democratic process has been sustained across the region.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by reaffirming that the contemporary global order is built on the Charter of the United Nations, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Open markets must not become a pretext for perpetuating inequity and promoting discrimination. India has been providing financial assistance as well as supplying food grains to neighbouring countries that are facing the consequences of the Ukraine conflict. We hope that the international community will continue to respond positively to the evolving humanitarian requirements. We reiterate the importance of the guiding principles of humanitarian assistance of the United Nations. Humanitarian action must always be guided by those principles, that is, humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, and such measures should never be politicized.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“India is committed to working constructively to mitigate the adverse impact of the conflict on food security and to ensuring that vulnerable countries have a sufficient cushion against fluctuations in the global market. In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures that will allow for wheat exports, based on approval, to countries that need to meet their food security demands, a policy that will ensure that countries in need are given priority. In that context, it is essential that we all adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. Regrettably, we have already seen how those principles were disregarded in the case of coronavirus disease vaccines.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in much loss of life and countless miseries for its peoples, particularly women, children and the elderly, with millions made homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries. We support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine. We also call for a resumption of talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation to end the conflict. The conflict is having a destabilizing effect, with broader regional and global implications. The resulting increase in oil prices and shortages of food grains and fertilizers are having a disproportionate impact on the Global South, especially developing countries. The developed world needs to do much more to alleviate the adverse impact on the daily lives of people in vulnerable countries.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“National Governments have a primary and important responsibility to prosecute and deter such crimes in conflict situations on their territories, even if they are committed by non-State actors. At the request of Member States, the United Nations must assist national authorities in developing their capabilities to strengthen their national legal frameworks and related structures for the speedy investigation and prosecution of perpetrators. We also support effective cooperation and appropriate mechanisms to combat illegal migration and human trafficking. India remains deeply concerned about the worsening situation in Ukraine and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of the violence and an end to hostilities.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten, the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for her remarks. I also thank our civil-society briefers, Ms. Natalia Karbowska and Ms. Sherrie Rollins Westin, for their insights. In the past three decades, the international community has played an important role in establishing accountability for conflict-related sexual violence, thereby sending a strong message that sexual violence should have no place in the civilized world. Despite that progress, it is indeed distressing that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict continues unabated amid a culture of impunity and as a tactic of war, torture and terror in armed conflicts, especially by non-State actors.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“However, we feel that the overall objectives of resolution 2634 (2022) and its contribution to addressing maritime security are an important matter of wider concern globally that deserves our support.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“The recognition of the international legal framework through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is important in the context of traditional and non-traditional security challenges in the maritime domain, including piracy and armed robbery at sea. India has been engaged with the countries of the region on maritime matters and would be glad to contribute further to their efforts to strengthen maritime security, in due cooperation with them, as well as to assist with regional initiatives. I would like to note that India is not a party to the 2005 Protocol to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, as it diverges from the reality pertaining to India in the nuclear context.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“We were pleased to support the adoption of resolution 2634 (2022), on piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, which will contribute to addressing the challenge in the region that affects the safety and security of international navigation there. We feel that the resolution provides a sound framework for national efforts, cooperation through regional and subregional organizations and the support of the international community. We believe that it advances the wider objectives of enhancing maritime security internationally that were endorsed through the presidential statement issued under India’s presidency of the Security Council last year (S/PRST/2021/15).”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source