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Ravindran

lines on the record: 64
first: 2021-11-12
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 15
sources: un-security-council

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“Before I conclude, I will not take more than a few seconds to dismiss the unwarranted remarks made by one of the permanent representatives here against parts of my country, which I am not going to dignify with a response.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Choosing peace, cooperation and multilateralism is essential for building our collective future free of wars, conflicts, terrorism, a space race and the threats from new and emerging technologies among others. In summary, while a comprehensive vision of international security must encompass the interdependence of the United Nations system’s three pillars — peace and security, development, and human rights — it is important to remember that that does not imply that the Security Council should assume all of those functions. Security is indeed multidimensional, but the Council’s involvement in every aspect, including those mandated to other United Nations bodies, might not be advisable.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Similarly, peace is elusive as in our lived experiences where the United Nations representing the international community struggled to restrain the vaccine apartheid during the coronavirus disease pandemic or the rising inflation of food, fuel and fertilizers which unjustly affect the global South. It is reflective enough that, without representation, the voice of the global South is lost and forgotten. SDG 16 particularly calls for peace and, in the same breath, calls for effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. India believes that a United Nations befitting the aspirations and needs of the twenty-first century is possible only through sustained, reformed multilateralism, especially through the expansion of both categories of membership of the Security Council.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Hence, we need to ensure the indivisibility of the Sustainable Development Goals, thereby working towards all 17 SDGs in unison. Peace is elusive and development a distant dream if resource crunch continues to exist. Hence, India in various forums, including in its current Group of 20 presidency, has worked towards reforms of the international financial institutions. As the concept paper (S/2023/870, annex) suggests, we should work on transparent and equitable financing and be vigilant with respect to the dangers of unsustainable financing which leads to the vicious cycle of debt traps.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate today. Maintaining international peace and security is one of the key mandates of the Security Council. My delegation believes that maintaining peace is weighty, nuanced and multidimensional and is not just linked to common development. Our leaders met recently to assess global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and concurred that urgent measures are necessary to reverse the concerning trend of faltering on the Goals. My delegation reiterates that we must not lose focus by diluting or cherry-picking from, in name or substance, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Development is not the sine qua non for peace or vice versa, and it is that knowledge that led the international community to come together to articulate and interlink all 17 SDGs.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In order to make the best use of the Council’s time, I suggest that the delegation concerned concentrate on addressing its internal matters and restoring order within its own borders rather than indulging in frivolous allegations about my country.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My delegation has asked to make a further statement because yet again we have unfortunately seen a delegation misuse this forum to divert the Council’s attention from the important topic of food security. That delegation has unfortunately shown a consistent tendency to exploit various United Nations platforms to further its own agenda. In that regard, I would like to emphasize that India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is non-negotiable. That said, we also consider it unnecessary to engage in arguments or debates, particularly with those who resort to terrorism to advance their unlawful goals.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We should support all efforts towards cooperation, development and peace and avoid divisive rhetoric that could undermine the Agreement for Peace. In that regard, it is also important for the Office of High Representative to work with all parties objectively, while playing a pivotal role in strengthening the democratic and constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In conclusion, India supports all initiatives and constructive solutions, including those of the European Union (EU), towards efficiency, integration and stability in order to strengthen democracy and peace in the region. In that regard, we also welcome the renewal of the mandate of the EU Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“The elections again demonstrated the need for collective cooperation in the interests of socioeconomic development, peace and stability. We hope that all the political parties, along with their leaders, that won the people’s mandate will work together in a constructive and progressive manner. The Office of the High Representative has been overseeing the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Agreement. The disagreement over the Office of the High Representative needs to be resolved through constructive engagement, in line with the Agreement for Peace. Initiatives regarding anti-corruption, effective and efficient governance, non-discriminatory politics, stability based on the rule of law and a safe and secure environment will pave the way for economic development and boost trade, which are the need of the hour.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina is fundamental for building enduring peace and stability in the country. The Agreement has brought about peace through the establishment of a democratic setup in the country, and it provides the framework for dialogue among the political parties on the basis of equality, mutual respect, compromise and consensus. To realize the objectives of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, all parties need to engage in dialogue in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation. In that context, we commend the successful holding of the general elections by the Central Election Commission on 2 October. The election results reflect the will of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“Let me end by reiterating that the global order is anchored in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“We believe that the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is expected to further exacerbate the food security, fuel and fertilizer supply challenges faced by the world, particularly the global South. India therefore supports the Secretary-General’s engagement with the parties on the renewal and full implementation of the Initiative, including facilitating exports of food and fertilizer from Ukraine and Russia. The Black Sea Grain Initiative and its successful implementation over the past four months are consistent with our long-standing position that diplomacy and dialogue are the only solution to ending this ongoing conflict, which has resulted in serious consequences for the region and beyond. We continue to support all efforts, including those of the Secretary-General, to end the conflict.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“Let me also join other in thanking Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, for their briefings on the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Black Sea Grain Initiative and cooperation by the parties have provided a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine. The agreements, a result of the Secretary- General’s efforts, were aimed at averting a global food crisis and ensuring food security. The initiative resulted in the export of more than 9 million tons of grains and other food products out of Ukraine. We believe the exports contributed to lowering the prices of wheat and other commodities, as evident from the drop in the Food Price Index of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“Actions that lead to isolation or exclusion will not only impinge on cooperation in the civilian aviation sector, but they will cause delays in determining circumstances that put the safety and security of the passengers in jeopardy. We need to encourage concerned Member States to extend their cooperation to those investigations. We also believe that measures that harm civilian populations should be avoided.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“Let me also thank President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for his briefing. We have taken note of the points made. The incident involving Ryanair Flight FR-4978 in the Belarusian airspace in May 2021 is being dealt with by ICAO, the apex international technical organization in the field of civil aviation. India has always maintained that such incidents should be subject to independent investigations conducted by ICAO. In that regard, we have taken note of the conclusions of the investigation into the incident. The conclusions of any such investigation should be established based on facts and free of any political considerations. India calls for consistency in action with regard to violations of the Chicago Convention by Member States.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“Armed groups such as the ADF benefit from an increasingly lethal terrorist network by way of training, finances and resources. The rise in the use of improvised explosive devices in the region is also worrisome. We support strengthening the capacities of the ICGLR Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism and the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for the monitoring of those terrorist networks. India continues to be a reliable partner of the countries of the Great Lakes region. Those relationships are driven by close people-to-people ties over many decades, partnerships forged in the development sector and a long-standing contribution to United Nations peacekeeping missions in the region. India will continue to support the member States of the Great Lakes region as they pursue collective peace, security and development.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“Existing systems and efforts at the regional level must be strengthened further, with the sustained support of international partners and the United Nations. Institution-building and regulatory compliance must be emphasized and pursued at both the local and regional levels. We reiterate the call for the effective implementation of the ICGLR Regional Initiative on Natural Resources, as well as the recommendations of the high-level regional workshop on natural resources held in Khartoum. We reiterate our concern about the expanding footprint of terrorism on the African continent and the growing linkages between terrorist outfits and armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Those concerns are shared by the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“The success of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme will be a critical factor for ensuring that those parallel processes converge and bear results, particularly in cementing the community reintegration of armed group combatants so that they are not compelled to return to their former way of life. We welcome the adoption of the Kinshasa declaration on enhancing judicial cooperation by the Ministers of Justice of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), as well as the efforts made towards standardizing guidelines for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. The illegal exploitation of, and trafficking and trade in, natural resources has contributed to armed conflict in many parts of the resource-rich Great Lakes region.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“In that context, we reiterate that fulfilling the commitments under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region remains crucial for establishing a lasting peace in the Great Lakes region. We welcome the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s focus on strengthening the financial, logistical, equipment and operational capabilities of the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo. We also take note of further progress in operationalizing the Contact and Coordination Group to focus on non-military measures, including through an engagement strategy for facing negative forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“The volatile security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to cast a shadow on the ongoing efforts to achieve peace. We condemn the violence perpetrated by armed groups, particularly the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23), the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo, the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda, the Résistance pour un État de droit au Burundi and others. The resurgence of M-23 and its ability to hold its ground has further complicated the security dynamics, including by having an adverse impact on relations among countries in the region. We emphasize the need for restraint, dialogue and political will in order to collectively overcome those challenges.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“I thank the Special Envoy for his briefing and his updates on the developments in the Great Lakes region. Over the past few months, there have been positive political developments in the Great Lakes region. Regular engagement among countries of the region have continued, in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including through efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and trade. We take note of the progress on the East African Community-led Nairobi process and welcome the establishment of the consultation mechanism between the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region-led Luanda process and the Nairobi process. We also welcome the consultation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with representatives of various armed groups and hope for the political track to yield early results.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source
“We have provided food aid in the form of thousands of metric tons of wheat, rice, pulses and lentils to several countries, including in our neighbourhood and Africa, to strengthen their food security. In the past three months alone, India has exported more than 1.8 million tons of wheat to our nearest partners, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Yemen and the Sudan. India will continue to walk the talk when it comes to assisting its partners in need.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We need to go beyond that to make a real difference and unshackle the limitations on food exports. Finally, armed conflict and terrorism, combined with extreme weather, crop pests, volatile food prices, exclusion and economic shocks, can devastate any fragile economy, leading to food insecurity and increased threats of famine. Capacity-building support for countries facing those issues in designing, implementing and monitoring policies and programmes related to food is therefore extremely critical. As for our own track record of helping our partners in distress, even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts, India has never been found wanting.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“At the same time, the United Nations guiding principles on humanitarian assistance — humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence — are paramount. Those measures should never be politicized. Furthermore, we need to avoid linking humanitarian and development assistance with progress in political processes. At the same time, we have recently also seen a disturbing trend in which humanitarian aid, including much-needed fuel supplies for the World Food Programme, has been looted. That is unacceptable. Thirdly, the growing food grain shortages can be addressed only by going beyond current constraints. We welcome the recent decision by the World Trade Organization to exempt the WFP’s purchases of food for humanitarian assistance from food-export restrictions. However, that is not enough.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“With food- insecurity challenges rising to global proportions, the steps we need to take are clear. First, food and energy security are interlinked and have emerged as pressing issues. We reiterate that the international community needs to work collectively to find common solutions through dialogue and diplomacy. In that regard, we appreciate the efforts of the Secretary-General to establish the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance in connection with opening up the export of grains from Ukraine via the Black Sea and facilitating the export of Russian food and fertilizers. Secondly, rapid humanitarian access to the people in need in all areas affected by conflict and violence is critical.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have put in place some measures regarding the export of food grains. I want to make it clear that those measures allow for export on an approval basis to countries that request India’s support in meeting their food-security demands. That policy ensures that we will truly respond to those most in need. It is imperative that we all adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. We have already seen how those principles were disregarded in the case of COVID-19 vaccines, where open markets became an argument for perpetuating inequity and promoting discrimination.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“The global impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and ongoing conflicts, including in Ukraine, have had an adverse impact on the lives of ordinary people, with spiralling energy and commodity prices and disruptions to global logistical supply chains. Those effects have been disproportionately felt by the countries of the global South and are already derailing their efforts to ensure food security and eradicate poverty in the run- up to 2030. A sudden spike in the global price of wheat and other food grains has put our own food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk. A number of low-income societies are confronted today with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in accessing food grains. It is clear that hoarding and speculation are at work.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Let me thank the delegations of Brazil and Ireland for convening this meeting today. I am also grateful to Under- Secretary-General Griffiths, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Chief Economist, Mr. Torero, and the World Food Programme’s Executive Director, Mr. Beasley, for their statements. The level of food insecurity has reached alarming proportions. More than 140 million people are reeling under conflict-induced hunger. More than 640,000 face catastrophic levels of food insecurity in parts of South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Ethiopia and elsewhere. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, in India’s own neighbourhood, have also been seriously affected by the food-insecurity crisis.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“India has traditionally enjoyed close and mutually beneficial bilateral ties with Libya, and we remain committed to supporting Libya and its people in their endeavour to bring about lasting peace in the country.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“It is important for the international community to focus its attention on the threat of terrorism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. The reports of the Secretary-General and of the Panel of Experts have highlighted the presence of training camps of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its affiliates in southern Libya. ISIL’s continued ability to launch attacks is deeply concerning. The focus of the Council should be on eliminating every threat posed by ISIL and other terrorist groups anywhere in the world. Terrorism is a growing threat to Africa, and it is important that the Security Council focus on that issue before it is too late.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we would also like to stress that, as noted very clearly by the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) in its recent report, the so-called military training provided by some countries and the presence of their troops on Libyan soil is also a clear violation of Security Council resolutions, more specifically of paragraph 9 of resolution 1970 (2011). It is important to ensure that the political process in Libya be fully Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, with no imposition or external interference. In that context, let me also stress the importance of planning for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups and non-State armed actors. Libya also needs an inclusive and comprehensive national reconciliation process.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“The priority right now is to ensure that elections be held at the earliest opportunity in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner. We hope that all parties in Libya can unite around that common purpose. It is important for the Security Council and the international community to support the Libyan people as they prepare for the elections. Violence in any form could undermine the progress achieved since 2020 and should be strongly opposed. It is also important to see concrete progress in the full and complete withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries. It is regrettable that, more than a year and a half since the signing of the ceasefire agreement, we have yet to see tangible progress in that regard. The continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries is detrimental to the peace and stability of the country and the region.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we note that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the High Council of State are scheduled to meet in Geneva tomorrow to discuss the draft constitutional framework for holding elections. We urge all the parties concerned to strive to resolve all outstanding political issues peacefully, keeping the larger interests of the Libyan people in mind. We hope that all parties will work together to maintain peace and stability in the country. In that regard, we once again reiterate the importance of holding presidential and parliamentary elections at the earliest opportunity. It has been about half a year since the missed milestone for holding elections, as decided by Libyans themselves. It is important that the stalemate not be allowed to continue.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for her briefing. I also thank Ms. Bushra Alhodiri for her remarks, and I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya at today’s meeting. We note with concern that not only is the progress we saw after the signing of the ceasefire agreement in danger of coming to a halt but there are also indications of a risk of backsliding. We noted with a high degree of concern the reports of armed clashes and mobilization of armed groups in and around Tripoli. It is also regrettable that there is still no agreement on the constitutional basis for holding elections.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that context, we earlier called for the completion of the report of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) on those launches, in the context of Security Council resolutions. We await that report as soon as possible.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We call for the full implementation of Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. India also believes that there is a pressing need to address the proliferation of nuclear and missile technologies related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in our region. Those linkages have an adverse impact on peace and security in the region, including on India. Let me reiterate our consistent position here that India supports dialogue as the means of resolving the issues on the Korean peninsula. We also reiterate our continued support for denuclearization towards establishing peace and security on the Korean peninsula. The Council has met several times since the beginning of the year to discuss the series of missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting today. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his briefing on the most recent developments in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and welcome the participation of the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea in today’s meeting. India has noted the reports of missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including the most recent launch, on 7 May, which comes on the heels of its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in March and other successive launches. Those launches constitute a violation of the resolutions of the Security Council on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. They affect the peace and security of the region and beyond.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We also need to send a clear message that violence in any form is condemnable and would undermine the progress achieved since 2020. We must also ensure that terrorist groups and affiliated entities are not allowed to operate unchallenged in Libya. The continued presence and activities of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Libya is of serious concern, including because of the potential cascading effect it could have throughout the Sahel region. India has traditionally enjoyed close and mutually beneficial bilateral ties with Libya. We hope that all efforts of the international community will contribute towards achieving unity, peace, security and stability and bring about an inclusive and comprehensive national reconciliation in Libya.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“The holding of the elections in a timely manner will be necessary to carry forward the momentum generated by the signing of ceasefire agreement. We note and welcome the convening of the consultations of the Joint Committee of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State in Cairo by the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Libya to determine the constitutional basis for the elections. The priority right now is to ensure that elections are held at the earliest date in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner. We hope that all parties in Libya can unite around that common purpose. It is important for the Security Council and the international community to support the Libyan people in that endeavour.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“In fact, developments have only reinforced our view that when cases are referred to the Court primarily for political reasons, the ICC mechanism may not be best suited to serve the purpose of justice. Recent developments and political disagreements in Libya are a matter of concern. We hope that all outstanding political issues can be resolved peacefully by the parties concerned, keeping the larger interests of the Libyan people in mind. The ceasefire agreement of October 2020 has held firm till now, and we hope that all parties will work together to maintain peace and stability. In that regard, we once again reiterate the imperative of holding the presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for his briefing today and for his comprehensive report on the work of the Office with regard to Libya. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya at this briefing today. At the outset, I would like to state on record that India is not a party to the Rome Statue. When the Libyan issue was referred to the ICC way back in 2011, India expressed its doubts about such a course of action. Subsequent events have, unfortunately, vindicated our doubts. It has been clear from successive reports of the ICC Prosecutors that the referral to the ICC had no effect on bringing about a cessation of violence or the restoration of stability in the country.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Our engagement covers a whole range of sectors, including health, education, agro-processing, infrastructure projects and capacity- building. As part of our overall efforts to combat the coronavirus-disease-vaccine shortages in the region, India has provided more than 7 million vaccines to date, and our peacekeepers in the region are at the forefront of supporting post-conflict reconstruction. India remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting and partnering with the countries in the Great Lakes region in their quest for peace, development and prosperity.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“We also endorse the call for an exhaustive evaluation of the ICGLR Regional Initiative on Natural Resources in each country, as well as the integration of recommendations of the high-level workshop on natural resources in Khartoum last year into the national and regional mineral strategic plans of ICGLR members. We have no doubt that the full and equal participation of women in peace and development is the foundation of sustainable peacebuilding in the Great Lakes region. We welcome such efforts aimed at enhancing the participation of women and youth in political processes and peacebuilding. India has close bilateral relationships with all countries in the Great Lakes region, driven by several decades of people-to-people contact and the presence of a large Indian diaspora that is contributing positively to socioeconomic development.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“The coordination of the Contact and Coordination Group with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s recently validated Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme will be important. India encourages close collaboration between the Contact and Coordination Group and the Great Lakes Judicial Cooperation Network for ensuring accountability for cross-border crimes committed by armed groups. Illegal exploitation, trafficking and illicit trade of natural resources has exacerbated the armed conflict in the Great Lakes region. While noting the ongoing regional efforts, we reiterate the importance of improving traceability and certification processes for natural resources, especially gold, given its linkages with financing armed groups.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“We strongly condemn those terrorist attacks and express condolences to the families of those who were killed. The linkages of armed groups in the region to terror groups outside the region must be continuously monitored and nipped in the bud. Concerns about those linkages were also underscored in the communiqué of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region meeting. The ongoing global fight against terrorism cannot and should not be compromised for narrow political gains. India welcomes the setting up of the operational cell of the Contact and Coordination Group in Goma by the countries of the region. We hope that this will be a helpful coordination point.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“The violence perpetrated by armed groups continues to perpetuate an environment of insecurity, causing the loss of innocent lives, displacement, loss of livelihood and a sense of despondence among the local people. Statistics from recent briefings to the Security Council are alarming — cases of sexual violence have doubled in the past two years in the Central African Republic, and approximately 16.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) were registered in the region, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone recording some 6.7 million. It would be unrealistic to expect a voluntary return of those IDPs to their homes when acts of violence continue to dominate. India is concerned about the growing terrorist attacks in the region, particularly in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past few months.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“We hope that the consultative dialogue process envisaged will take place with all armed groups, and we call on all armed groups to disarm and comply with the conditions laid down for dialogue. We take positive note of the initiatives of Heads of State of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) on the joint road map for peace in the Central African Republic and encourage the Government of the Central African Republic to pursue their efforts in that regard. While there has been some commendable progress on the political track, the security situation in the Great Lakes region remains volatile. The activities of armed groups such as the Allied Democratic Forces and signs of resurgence of the Movement du 23 mars are a cause for concern and must be dealt with firmly.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“The historical challenges that continue to hinder progress need solutions rooted in the region and owned by the countries of the region. All of us need to work with them together, in line with their national priorities. One of the key developments was the convening of the tenth Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism on 24 February. We commend the resolve of the region’s leaders to fulfilling the commitments to the Framework Agreement, particularly to implement a comprehensive approach towards eliminating the threat of armed groups through both military and non-military measures. We also welcome the communiqué of the second Heads of State conclave on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which convened in Nairobi on 21 April and adopted a two-track approach of security enforcement and political process for securing lasting peace.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Huang Xia for his update on developments in the Great Lakes region. I also thank Ambassador Caholo and Mr. Dinesh Mahtani for their briefings and welcome the presence of the representatives of Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo today among us. It is evident from today’s briefings that there have been positive developments in the Great Lakes region since the previous briefing to the Security Council (see S/PV.8884). The countries of the region have continued to engage regularly in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including at the highest levels, in order to strengthen relations and address outstanding issues of common concern. Those developments need further encouragement from the international community.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India, irrespective of what the representative of Pakistan believes or covets. That includes the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan and we call on Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation. India desires normal neighbourly relations with all countries, including Pakistan, and is com-mitted to addressing outstanding issues, if any, bilaterally and peacefully and in accordance with the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. However, any meaningful dialogue can be held only in an atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence. The onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive atmosphere.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source