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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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“Most recently, during the coronavirus disease pandemic, we have donated essential life-saving medicines. India reiterates its commitment to supporting the people of Haiti in these challenging times and welcomes the constructive work of BINUH.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“Despite the various challenges, the Peacebuilding Fund projects related to community violence reduction and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, including capacity-building for the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration, are progressing positively. We need more such activities and initiatives under the auspices of the Peacebuilding Fund in Haiti. In conclusion, we look forward to the independent evaluation of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), expected in April, which will outline the way forward. India has been extending assistance to Haiti in times of need, commencing with the 2010 earthquake rebuilding efforts. We also extended emergency financial aid to Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“It is critical that we support those initiatives and encourage building consensus on the transition, the constitution-making process and the holding of elections. The restoration of law and order has remained one of the greatest impediments in Haiti. The persisting gang-related violence, mainly in the capital, Port-au- Prince, has further contributed to increasing insecurity, on which the Special Representative of the Secretary- General elaborated, as well. The capacity-building of the Haitian National Police, coupled with other initiatives, including prosecution and judicial reforms to strengthen law and order, will be important. We welcome the efforts being undertaken in that direction.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“While Haiti’s politics remain polarized, its leaders have been making welcome efforts towards achieving consensus on the political future of the country. In the current scenario, dialogue among all political actors is the best possible solution. The Haitian authorities have huge tasks ahead, including the restoration of functional democratic institutions, security and the rule of law. We welcome the Prime Minister’s reiteration last month of his commitment to dialogue with all stakeholders, including the Commission for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis, known as the Montana Group. We take note of his statement that the next Head of State will be chosen through democratic elections.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Helen La Lime for her comprehensive briefing. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Haiti at today’s meeting. As we have seen in the past decade, recovery from the multidimensional challenges in Haiti has never been easy. The resilience of the people of Haiti has been tested repeatedly by unpredictable political developments and tragic natural calamities. Last year, Haiti faced challenges on both fronts. The assassination of the President in July 2021, the devastating high- magnitude earthquake and the hurricane the following August have all exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. Since our previous meeting in October 2021 (see S/PV.8871), the political and security situation has also remained volatile and tense.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“India will continue to support Somalia and its people in their collective desire for a stable, secure and peaceful future.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“A stable security transition in Somalia demands firm leadership and the collaboration of the Somali Government and the African Union. The reconfiguration of the African Union Mission in Somalia is also required to address the security challenges. We look forward to the joint proposal on the Somali transition plan to be submitted to the Council in the next few weeks. The situation in Somalia continues to be a matter of concern. The difficult humanitarian situation calls for the enhanced support of the international community to the 2022 humanitarian response plan. In conclusion, the people of Somalia have the unique honour of being Africa’s first democrats. The current electoral process provides an opportunity to revive that legacy.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“Terrorism is a threat not only to Somalia, but also the whole world. Preventing terror outfits from accessing financial resources is crucial. Equally important is to recognize and address the linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime. In that context, we need to recognize that the fight against terrorism in Somalia cannot be sustained without AMISOM. The contribution of AMISOM to security and stability is immense. I would like to recall that India contributed $1 million to the AMISOM trust fund last year. The international community’s support to Somalia and the efforts of the African Union will be important in order to ensure that the gains made by AMISOM are not reversed. We reiterate the importance of predictable and sustainable funding for AMISOM.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“Smooth coordination among the constitutional authorities remains a key factor in concluding the electoral process, culminating in the presidential elections. The failure to meet the upcoming deadlines will only strengthen the hands of adversaries of democracy in Somalia, such as the terror group Al-Shabaab. As highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/101), the activities of Al-Shabaab increased by 17 per cent in 2021. The frequency of its associated operations has also intensified. This year itself, Al-Shabaab has carried out five attacks, including four in Mogadishu, killing scores of people and injuring many others. Ambassador Madeira spoke at length about the grave nature of the Al-Shabaab threat. We unequivocally condemn such terrorist attacks, and we express condolences to the families of the victims.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that the Somali leaders should rise above their political differences and work together to complete the electoral process credibly and swiftly on the basis of the 17 September 2020 and 27 May 2021 electoral agreements. We appreciate the proactive and pragmatic approach of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team in the ongoing effort to complete the electoral process. In the coming weeks, the Somali authorities need to complete the elections to the House of the People, by 25 February, in line with the communiqué of the National Consultative Council. We recognize the efforts that have been made since last month in that direction.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“I join other speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. James Swan, for his briefing. I also thank the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Ambassador Francisco Madeira, and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their respective updates. The implementation of the electoral process in Somalia has been unable to meet the deadlines for more than a year now. Regrettably, the reporting period also witnessed political tensions, slowing down the election process. While there may be genuine logistical and administrative challenges, the biggest impediment has been the acute political differences among the stakeholders within Somalia.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“As Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, India will continue to take up this issue with all stakeholders so that is a zero-tolerance approach to terror and its perpetrators becomes the common call of the international community.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“We call for an assessment by United Nations agencies to check the siphoning off of humanitarian aid by terrorist groups. There is also an urgent need to take steps to counter the strengthening of these networks across Syria. There have been reports of using internally displaced young persons as human shields as well as attempts by ISIL to recruit them. The countries of origin of these vulnerable boys and their families need to take responsibility for them. This problem should not be allowed to fester forever. In conclusion, the expanding terrorist activities and strengthening of United Nations-designated terrorist groups in Syria and the broader region is a matter of critical concern and deserves serious introspection and concerted action by the international community.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Iraq has also seen terrorist attacks by Da’esh and affiliated groups in recent months. We strongly condemn those attacks and reiterate that the global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains. The re-emergence of ISIL/Da’esh in Syria and Iraq calls for urgent action by the international community. We reiterate that terrorists cannot be defeated by forming alliances with non-sovereign entities or by pushing narrow political agendas. In fact, such a skewed approach would be counterproductive to our collective efforts. In this regard, we need to support regional Member States in their measures against terrorists and United Nations-designated terrorist groups. While we are focusing on the region of north-east Syria only, the problem has actually spread across the country.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“I thank the Under- Secretary-General for his briefing today. In its remarks in the monthly meetings on the political and humanitarian tracks, India has been repeatedly reiterating the looming threat posed by the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria. Sadly, the international community has been caught off guard in recognizing that imminent threat. The attacks by Da’esh last week in the north-east of Syria, in Al-Hasakah, which resulted in the killing and displacement of civilians, has once again underlined our oft-stated concerns. Reports of the Secretary-General have repeatedly mentioned United Nations-designated terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Tahrir Al-Sham gaining strength in Syria. The latest attack by Da’esh is a manifestation of that strength.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, for our part, India has continued to extend developmental assistance and human resource development support to Syria through grants and lines of credit for various projects, the supply of medicine and food, artificial limb fitment camps, a next-generation information and communications 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.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The continuing neglect of the issue by the international community will cause irreparable damage to our collective fight against terrorism. The situation in the internally displaced persons camps housing women and children also remains serious. We strongly condemn the killing of a humanitarian worker in the Al-Hol camp earlier this month. Taking into consideration the difficult socioeconomic situation in Syria, which has been further compounded by the global coronavirus disease pandemic and the onset of winter, there is an urgent need to scale up humanitarian assistance. In that regard, we are concerned that humanitarian assistance to Syria was in fact reduced in 2021. We urge OCHA to harmonize the data related to early recovery and resilience projects in a comprehensive manner so that a holistic view is obtained.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“In the face of the falling production of food staples and issues related to water shortages in the region, including those brought about by the actions of upstream countries with regard to water flow in the Euphrates, the collective concerns of the Syrian people need to be treated with the utmost seriousness. We cannot discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria in isolation without referring to the growing activities of terrorist groups such as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Da’esh. The attack on a prison in Al-Hasakah city by ISIL/Da’esh last week demonstrates the severity of the problem. The resulting hostilities have also displaced nearly 45,000 people. India has been consistently highlighting how external players have contributed to the growth of terrorist groups in Syria.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“We therefore encourage the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and other United Nations agencies to expend efforts to enhance cross-line operations. In that regard, we take positive note of recent efforts on crossline operations, however more concerted efforts are required as we move towards the end of the one-year authorization of cross-border humanitarian assistance. In order to help the people of Syria in these difficult times, the international community needs to constructively look at promoting projects to create jobs and economic opportunities for the Syrian people.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The ongoing winter season has also compounded the people’s miseries, particularly women, children and the elderly. The fundamental reason for the aggravating humanitarian situation in Syria is a lack of progress on the political track. Yesterday, we had an opportunity to deliberate on the recent political developments. In that regard, we reiterate the need for commitment by all parties, in particular the external players, to a Syrian- led, Syrian-owned and United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We also believe that a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire is paramount to the interest of the Syrian people. While cross-border operations are predictable and important, they cannot continue to exist in perpetuity.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing today. I also thank Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, for his insights. The humanitarian situation in Syria has not seen any significant improvement in recent months. The over a decade-long crisis has had an immeasurable socioeconomic impact on the population. Nearly 14 million people are in need humanitarian assistance, of whom 9.8 million are being covered by various initiatives, including those of the United Nations. In recent times, the economic situation in the country has become dire, with increasing shortfalls in essential items such as wheat and barley. Further, prices continue to rise and the removal of subsidies on fuel gas and depreciation of the Syrian pound has worsened the situation.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“In fact, such a skewed approach will be counterproductive to our collective efforts. As the Syrian conflict enters its twelfth year this March, the sufferings of the Syrian people continue to multiply many times over. The support of the international community to address the humanitarian challenges therefore remains integral to the success of the political process. For our part, India stands ready to support the friendly people of Syria by any means possible, as we have continued to do since this conflict first began. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s commitment to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Groups designated by the United Nations as terrorists, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham have, as mentioned in recent reports of the Secretary-General, continued to gain in strength in Syria. Da’esh has also intensified its activities, which is evident from attack on the prison in Al-Hasakah last week. The attack by Da’esh in Iraq also indicates the strengthening of this terrorist group in the region. We strongly condemn these attacks and reiterate that the global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains. The re-emergence of ISIL/Da’esh in Syria and Iraq calls for urgent action by the international community. Terrorists cannot be defeated by forming alliances with non-sovereign entities or groups.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“The involvement of external players in the conflict, which has lasted for more than a decade, has adversely affected Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Regarding confidence-building measures, we welcome the efforts of the Syrian authorities to prioritize the return of displaced Syrians to their respective areas of origin. On the security front, we remain concerned about the overall situation in Syria, including the increasing number of ceasefire violations in north-west Syria. We call on all sides to refrain from taking any action, including military provocations such as missile strikes, that could lead to violence and disturbances in Syria. Furthermore, the growing influence of terrorist groups in camps for internally displaced persons such as Al-Rukban and Al-Hol should be urgently addressed.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We continue to underline the critical importance of building mutual trust among all the parties, including external players. The recent diplomatic engagement between Damascus and other capitals in the region is reassuring. We welcome the decisions by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to move towards a normalization of diplomatic ties by reopening their embassies in Damascus. We also welcome the decision by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries to designate Damascus as the host of the 2024 Arab Energy Conference. India has reiterated since the beginning of the conflict in Syria that imposing external solutions cannot help to resolve it. It is up to the Syrians to decide what is best for Syria and for their future.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his briefing today. I also thank Ms. Thuraya Hijazi for bringing a civil- society perspective to this meeting. The Special Envoy briefed us in detail about his recent efforts to engage proactively with all the stakeholders, including Damascus. We welcome his recent visits to Tehran and Doha, the participation of his Office in the Astana process and his consultations with France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, the United States, the United Kingdom, the League of Arab States and the European Union. We support his step-for-step approach and hope that his efforts will soon bear fruit and culminate in a seventh round of Constitutional Committee negotiations and further progress towards the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“India has also extended relief to Central African countries under the Debt Service Suspension Initiative of the Group of 20. We will continue to engage closely with Central Africa and be steadfast in our support for its peace and prosperity.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“India also recently announced that it stands ready to support affected countries in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant. India has cordial, friendly bilateral relations with countries in Central Africa. In recent years, India has further expanded its diplomatic footprint in the region. This year, we opened a resident mission in Sao Tome and Principe, continuing the initiatives that we took in previous years, such as the opening of missions in Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. We will soon open our diplomatic mission in Chad. India has also extended development cooperation assistance by way of soft loans worth $2 billion for projects in agriculture, transport, power and water supply. This year, India provided medicines to several countries of the region to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The Secretary- General’s report (S/2021/975) mentions eight incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, with five of them in the ECCAS maritime space. There is an urgent need to increase surveillance for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea through increased international collaboration to ensure that the problem is dealt with decisively. It is evident that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has halted some of the progress in the region, with resources being shifted to meet urgent pandemic response needs. We reiterate our call for the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including to the countries of the Central Africa region. The international community must work collectively towards supporting initiatives that ensure the speedy and equitable distribution of vaccines to the most disadvantaged populations.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“We commend regional efforts that contribute to tackling such matters — for example, the Multinational Joint Task Force and the quadripartite agreement among Chad, Libya, the Niger and the Sudan to secure the common border and resolve cross- border issues. We welcome the convening of the third meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum and the launch of eight territorial action plans of the Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience of the Boko Haram-affected Areas of the Lake Chad Basin Region. Local ownership and leadership will be key to the implementation of those territorial plans. The international community must continue to support those efforts. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea continues to be a matter of serious concern.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The complex intersection of challenges in the Central Africa region requires a multifaceted response, including an inclusive political process with electoral reforms and the strengthening of national capacities and local administrations to promote socioeconomic development. The international community must support the countries of the region in their aspirations for economic growth. On the security front, the continuing spread of terrorism in Central Africa, including in the Lake Chad basin, remains a matter of serious concern. The expansion of the Islamic State West Africa Province and the continued killings perpetrated by Boko Haram are worrisome signs and deserve our unequivocal condemnation.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“We welcome those positive developments, and we encourage the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, UNOCA and the Economic Community of the Central African States (ECCAS) to continue assisting the State authorities. Despite those positive trends, there exist challenges in the region. Inclusivity in governance and decision-making is the cornerstone of democracy, with dialogue and reconciliation as key ingredients. The countries of the region will need to persevere in finding lasting solutions to some of the persisting political challenges.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“We congratulate Sao Tome and Prince on consolidating the gains of the past years by holding peaceful elections. The progress made in recent months in the Central African Republic also deserves the collective support of the international community. We hope that the unilateral ceasefire announced in October will further strengthen peace and stability and that all parties will work together to advance the implementation of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. We also welcome the commitment of Chad and the Central African Republic to addressing the border tensions through dialogue. In Chad, there has been progress towards transitional milestones through the national dialogue process, the setting up of the National Transitional Council and with regard to holding elections.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General François Louncény Fall for his briefing on developments in the Central Africa region and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). I will focus my intervention broadly on three points, that is, the political, security and humanitarian situation in the region. While some countries of the region, such as the Central African Republic and Chad, are currently facing uncertain political and security situations, overall the region has remained politically stable and peaceful. That positive trend shows that electoral democracy is gradually and firmly taking root in the region. That is also evident from the successful conduct of presidential elections in Sao Tome and Principe.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Earlier this month, our battalions organized computer training and veterinary assistance camps in the places of their deployment. In this transformative phase, we believe that South Sudan requires the wholehearted support of the international community, including from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the United Nations. On the bilateral front, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan, visited South Sudan on 20 to 22 October 2021. He held discussions with South Sudan’s leadership, including the President and Foreign Minister, on advancing bilateral relations, particularly with regard to trade and investment. India is committed to working with the Government of South Sudan in its quest for peace, progress and prosperity.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“With regard to the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), we have noted the improved communication between UNMISS and the Government. This development is having a positive impact on the facilitation of Mission’s operations, which is evident from the decrease in status- of-forces-agreement violations. We also take note of the integrated cross-mission approach, including the setting up of temporary operational bases. Since the Mission’s establishment a decade ago, India has been one of the largest troop contributors to UNMISS. At present, we have nearly 2,300 troops serving in the country. The Indian contingent in UNMISS is also contributing to the sustainable development and welfare of the people of South Sudan.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“However, persistent violence underlines the importance of the early establishment of the unified command of the military and the graduation of the Necessary Unified Forces, which is a critical aspect of the Agreement. The implementation of the transitional security arrangements remains critical for the electoral process at the end of the transitional period, as is the early resumption of the Rome mediation efforts by the Sant’Egidio community with the Agreement’s non-signatories. Early action on these aspects is important. The humanitarian situation has been affected by recent floods. The international community, including the United Nations, needs to step up its efforts to bridge the resource and capacity gaps faced by the Government. The 2021 humanitarian response plan has a shortfall of nearly 33 per cent, amounting to $550 million.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“A visit by the 2206 Committee to South Sudan last month, under the chairmanship of Viet Nam, provided an opportunity to better understand the situation on the ground in the country. South Sudan has clearly made positive progress in the last few years, which is also evident in the increased economic activity in Juba. We continue to underscore that the Security Council must do all it can to promote and consolidate the progress made so far. In keeping with the Revitalized Peace Agreement signed three years ago, the end goal remains conducting free, fair and credible elections in the country. On the security front, it is encouraging that the ceasefire continues to hold. Localized violence persists, although it has decreased by 53 per cent compared to last year.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“Now, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) must consider the Bill. New members of the TNLA have been appointed, and 9 out of 10 ten state assemblies have been reconstituted — all of them, except the state assembly for Western Bahr el-Ghazal. We welcome these developments and hope that, in the coming months, the TNLA will move forward with critical next steps, establish specialized committees and frame legislation related to election preparation and the Constitution-making process. We also note that, during the reporting period, political violence has decreased, and the parties have been, by and large, faithful to the revitalized agreement. It is also encouraging that the economic situation has remained stable, and that economic activity has recovered across the country.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Director of the Coordination Division, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Hai Anh Pham for his overview of the developments in the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) since last year. Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy led the Committee for last two years with distinction and conviction. I would like to put on record my delegation’s appreciation for Ambassador Quy and his team. I also welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan at today’s meeting. The last three months have seen notable progress in South Sudan. The Council of Ministers reviewed and adopted the Constitution-Making Process Bill 2020/2021.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“We value the efforts of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to implement the Agency’s verification and monitoring activities in Iran. We urge Iran to continue to cooperate with the IAEA in the effective discharge of the Agency’s functions and to address the unresolved issues relating to its nuclear activities.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo; the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Ambassador Olof Skoog; and Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), the Permanent Representative of Ireland, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representatives of Iran and Germany at this meeting. I will be brief in my remarks. India supports the full and effective implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015). India also supports the peaceful resolution of the relevant issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not insurmountable. The faith and confidence of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in democratic institutions to address the security and development challenges are reassuring. The Democratic Republic of the Congo leadership has shown its resolve to address those challenges. The support of the international community, including the United Nations, will be extremely important in the coming days. For its part, India will continue to support and assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the path towards lasting peace, stability and prosperity.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we would like to emphasize the convergence of the Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region and the efforts of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, under the overall umbrella of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Regarding performance assessment of the Mission, we reiterate once again the importance of assessing all components equally and impartially given their interlinkages. Similarly, we also call for the implementation of resolution 2589 (2021), especially with respect to the reporting requirements reflected in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph 4, concerning crimes against peacekeepers.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“The situation on the ground should guide the eventual drawdown, while ensuring that gains made in the violence-prone provinces are firmly consolidated to avoid any reversal. The strengthening of State authority, security organs and justice institutions remains paramount. The transition and eventual exit of MONUSCO must be gradual, responsible and orderly. The stabilization of conflict-affected provinces will also depend on curbing the illegal exploitation of mineral resources.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“We are hopeful that the differences expressed by certain stakeholders will be resolved peacefully and through dialogue. The role of CENI towards consolidating the gains made so far remains crucial and will aid in cementing the roots of democracy through the elections of 2023. We hope that the ongoing positive momentum will be further encouraged and maintained as the upcoming elections are debated and discussed in the country. As we continue to discuss the upcoming renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate, we acknowledge the efforts made so far towards a steady transition and the benchmarks agreed between MONUSCO and the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities. We also emphasize that the assessment of progress on the benchmarks should be realistic.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“While military action against armed groups is important and needs to be pursued relentlessly, progress in security sector reform and the implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reintegration and Stabilization Programme cannot be ignored. We continue to encourage MONUSCO’s support to the Government in both of those processes. The formation of the two thematic working groups — one on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and one on community reintegration, recovery and stabilization — and the identification of provincial coordination teams in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu are steps in right direction. There is also a need for greater efforts to minimize intercommunal conflicts. There has been progress with the National Assembly’s endorsement of members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“There has been an increase in the activities of armed groups, mainly the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which has gained in strength in recent months and has committed terror attacks targeting civilians not just within Democratic Republic of the Congo, but beyond. We condemn those attacks and express condolences to the families of those who were killed. The expanding terror network in Africa is a matter of serious concern. In that regard, the joint operations against the ADF in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are a welcome development. We also note that measures taken by the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government to address the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have received broad support from all stakeholders.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bintou Keita for her briefing on the mandate implementation of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the most recent developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his report. I also thank Ms. Kalala for her insights. I welcome the presence of the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in today’s meeting. Developments over the past three months have again demonstrated the challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the eastern provinces.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“I reiterate the urgent need for the resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine, which will provide a sustainable platform to resolve all final-status issues towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel. The international community, and the Middle East Quartet in particular, has an important role to play in reviving those negotiations. In that regard, I welcome the recent meeting of the Quartet Special Envoys, which is timely. We urge the Quartet and the international community to engage with the Israeli and the Palestinian leaderships to kick-start negotiations. India stands ready to support all efforts aimed at the resumption of direct negotiations.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source