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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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first: 2021-01-12
most recent: 2021-10-28
sittings or episodes: 6
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“It is evident in the vocational training and information-technology centres set up across Africa, the 50,000 education and training slots provided over the past five years and the digital education and health programmes with 19 African partners. Our trade and technology exchanges are steadily growing, in line with closer political and people- to-people ties. With these words, I would like to conclude by reiterating India’s abiding and steadfast commitment to an effective partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. We believe that this partnership is crucial to responding collectively, coherently and decisively in order to prevent, manage and resolve violent conflicts and promote peace and development in Africa.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“In 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi enunciated our approach to this partnership through our 10 guiding principles for India-Africa engagement. We have worked with Africa based on Africa’s priorities, comfort and aspirations. We believe that Africa’s rise is essential to true multipolarity in the global order and are committed to supporting that. India’s support has always been free of conditionalities or hidden agendas, as is clear in our 184 projects in 41 African countries, implemented under concessional finance. It is expressed in the medicines, vaccines, health equipment, ambulances, vehicles and food grains we have provided to many African nations.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“A more meaningful peacebuilding partnership between the United Nations and the AU is needed, based on inter-institutional cooperation focused on harnessing comparative strengths to complement one another in pursuing the ultimate goal of peace and security in the region. And lastly, in order to resolve the issues that divide the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council, it is important to re-energize and strengthen liaison mechanisms. The African members of the Security Council can play an important role in that. When deciding the appointment of special envoys of the Secretary-General or the drawdown of ongoing peacekeeping and political missions, it is important to consider the views of the member States in the region. India and Africa share a unique and historical relationship.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“We endorse the Secretary- General’s call for supporting African counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing, including through assessed contributions. Thirdly, United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions should be sufficiently mandated and resourced to enable them to implement their mandates. Our experience in peacekeeping in Africa shows that missions often struggle to implement ambitious mandates. Peacekeeping missions should have a clear and well-thought-out exit strategy. Fourthly, while the United Nations-AU strategic partnership has grown over the years, collective peacebuilding efforts still lag behind in other areas.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“In terms of the immediate issue at hand, let me propose five points for consideration: First, on matters related to peace and security, the Security Council should respect the regional approach adopted by the countries involved and work in collaboration with regional organizations to address these shared challenges. Secondly, the spread of terrorism on the continent, as evident in the challenges we face in the Sahel, Somalia and Central and East Africa, is a matter of serious concern. The initiatives undertaken by AMISOM, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and the Multinational Joint Task Force need more robust support from the Security Council and the international community.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“The African Union has been ably supported by the preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West Africa, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Southern African Development Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which have all been critical in advancing peace efforts in their respective regions. We need to be cognizant of this reality, and that spirit of burden-sharing must continue to drive the peace and security agenda. India’s own experience helps it to appreciate the fact that the root causes of conflicts in Africa lie in its colonial history.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“While India has always supported the Ezulwini Consensus and called for permanent African representation in an expanded Council, those responsible for denial by delay and for perpetuating an historical injustice must be called out. In the Africa of today, democratic values are driving efforts to address the challenges of peace and security effectively. That is clearly evident through the AU’s increased role within the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture and in the success of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as well as through its mediation efforts in Libya.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Given the fact that nearly 70 per cent of the mandate resolutions under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations are on Africa, a strong and effective partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has to be the foundational edifice. Although we have existing mechanisms of cooperation broadly based on the principles enshrined in the Chapter VIII of the Charter, it is a glaring fact that while African States constitute more than one fourth of United Nations members, the continued denial of their representation in the permanent membership category is a blot on the Council’s collective credibility.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Given the context of recent developments in the African continent, the topic of renewing solidarity to successfully deliver peace and security in a changing conflict environment is well timed and indeed most apt. I would also like to thank Mr. Donald Kaberuka, the African Union’s High Representative for the Peace Fund, for his valuable and insightful briefing. The international community needs to pay close attention to Africa’s voice and wisdom. No one can know Africa better than Africans themselves. History has shown us that offering external solutions to African problems, without African involvement, does not serve the interests of the African people. This skewed approach needs to change. That change should begin here, in the Security Council itself.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me begin by congratulating President Kenyatta on his outstanding leadership as President of the Security Council for the month of October. His delegation has focused on some of the most pressing thematic issues, as well as recently organizing an excellent visit of all Council members to the Central African Republic and Mali, which was immensely useful for understanding the situation on the ground. I also congratulate you, Mr. President, on leading the discussions today, especially on the important subject of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a specific focus on the African Union (AU).”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“India continues to stand with Afghanistan in ensuring the restoration of normalcy through a legitimate democratic process that is essential for the long -term stability of Afghanistan and the region. India will continue to provide all support to the Government and people of Afghanistan in realizing their aspirations for a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future, free of terror, so as to protect and promote the rights and interests of all sections of Afghan society.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“Additionally, we have recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Afghanistan for building the Shahtoot dam, which would provide safe drinking water to the residents of Kabul city. To provide greater regional connectivity, India has operationalized air freight corridors and the Chabahar port. India also extended humanitarian assistance of 75,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan through the Chabahar port to overcome food insecurity in view of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Furthermore, as a part of our endeavour to help Afghanistan tide over the COVID-19 pandemic, we have supplied made-in-India vaccines to Afghanistan, both bilaterally and through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“Those providing material and financial support to terrorist entities must be held accountable. We, as an international community, must ensure that our commitments to Afghanistan, including to its various institutions, are maintained. For Afghanistan’s economic development, it is important to have unhindered access to the high seas. The international community should work towards the removal of artificial transit barriers imposed on Afghanistan and ensure full transit rights guaranteed to Afghanistan under bilateral and multilateral transit agreements without any hindrance. India remains committed to steadfastly supporting Afghanistan during its transition. Our development partnership, including more than 550 community development projects covering all 34 provinces, is aimed at making Afghanistan a self-sustaining nation.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“I would like to reiterate our support for an inclusive, Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace process. Any political settlement in Afghanistan must ensure that the gains of the last two decades are protected and not reversed. It should, therefore, preserve the constitutional democratic framework and ensure the protection of the rights of women, children and minorities. For enduring peace in Afghanistan, terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains disrupted. There needs to be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross - border one. It is equally important to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to threaten or attack any other country.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“It requires harmonizing the interests of all, both within and around that country. India has been supportive of all the efforts being made to accelerate the dialogue between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, including the intra-Afghan negotiations. If the peace process is to be successful, then it is necessary to ensure that the negotiating parties continue to engage in good faith, eschew the path to finding a military solution and fully commit towards reaching a political solution. A tangible demonstration of this commitment is required. India welcomes any move towards a genuine political settlement and a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan. We support a leading role for the United Nations, since that would help improve the odds for a lasting and durable outcome.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We have noted the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan issued last week. The report is clear that the intra-Afghan talks have not resulted in a reduction of violence in Afghanistan. On the contrary, violence has only increased, especially after 1 May. The country has been witnessing targeted attacks on religious and ethnic minorities, girl students, Afghan security forces, Ulemas, women occupying positions of responsibility, journalists, civil rights activists and youth. It is therefore crucial that the international community and, in particular, the Council press for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire to ensure an immediate reduction in violence and protection of civilian lives. A durable peace in Afghanistan requires a genuine “double peace”. That is, peace within Afghanistan and peace around Afghanistan.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“When humanitarian assistance and disaster relief situations have arisen, such as in Mozambique in 2019, India has been there for Africa. We support peacebuilding in Africa, establishing capabilities and capacities that help meet challenges while also ensuring progress. Most of all, we understand and empathize with the aspirations of Africa. That is why India will support peace and security there, help address the root causes of conflict and be a reliable partner in fighting the pandemic.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Like the rest of the world, Africa, too, faces challenges of terrorism and instability. It is a reminder to this Council of why epicentres of radicalization must not be allowed to operate with impunity. India’s support to Africa is expressed through our peacekeeping presence in South Sudan, Somalia, Abyei, Western Sahara and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We endorse the call of the Secretary-General for a mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to support African counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing, including through assessed contributions. Bilaterally, India has partnered in the establishment of defence institutions in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Our training teams have been deployed in Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, Seychelles and Tanzania.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“India’s approach was spelt out by the Kampala principles enunciated by Prime Minister Modi in 2018. In effect, India will respond to the priorities of Africa, as defined by Africans themselves. Our support is without conditionalities and in line with African expectations. This is visible in our 189 projects in 41 African countries being implemented under concessional loans. It is expressed in our providing medicines, health equipment, ambulances, books, vehicles and food grains — or, indeed, in the vocational training and information technology centres set up in Africa; in the 43,000 education and training slots over the past five years; or in the digital education and health programmes with 17 African partners. Our trade and technology exchanges are steadily growing, in line with closer political and people-to-people ties.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Our support for the common African position, as stated in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, is sincere and unambiguous. That is why the issue of reformed multilateralism should be given utmost priority. Like the rest of the world, Africa, too, is being tested by the coronavirus disease pandemic. Its vulnerabilities are greater and, in many respects, its capabilities still in the making. The world must stand by Africa in this crisis. For its part, India has done so by supplying medicines, vaccines and health-related equipment. We are also working in partnership with South Africa to address the challenges of accessibility and affordability of vaccines. Beyond the pandemic, Africa’s recovery will be facilitated by partnerships that genuinely address its economic sustainability.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. The initiative to hold an open debate on peace and security in Africa, addressing the root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery, is a timely one. I take this opportunity to share India’s views. The strong and deep solidarity between India and Africa reflects the bonding of the global South. Our close collaboration is expressed through the India-Africa Forum Summit, as in the Group of 77 and the Non-Aligned Movement. But nowhere is this more evident than in the United Nations itself. It is a matter of continuing regret for us that the voice of Africa is not given its proper due in this most pivotal institution.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating our strong support for cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. We believe that this partnership is inevitable for responding collectively, coherently and decisively to effectively prevent, manage and resolve violent conflicts and promote peace and development.S/2021/394”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific as a free, open and inclusive region, underpinned by international law and a rules-based order, is premised upon ASEAN’s centrality and the common pursuit of progress and prosperity. India remains committed to further building on the momentum of regional cooperation under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation framework and to making that organization stronger and more vibrant, effective and results-oriented. Our relationship with Africa spans centuries, and we have had close cooperation with the African Union, especially for development-partnership initiatives. In addition to our large peacekeeping presence in Africa, India has been deeply committed to peacebuilding and sustaining peace through large United Nations peace keeping operations in Africa.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We think that enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations will be an important factor in successfully addressing contemporary challenges and conflicts. In this context, a rational evaluation of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations during the last 75 years will provide a good basis for our future engagement. India has traditionally maintained close and friendly cooperation with regional organizations. India’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a key pillar of its foreign policy and the foundation of its Act East Policy.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We therefore support engagement between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. The world order that we built following the Second World War is under serious stress. The nature of threats facing Member States has also changed since the United Nations was founded 75 years ago. Contemporary security challenges are not limited to territorial or political disputes, but transcend physical or political boundaries. In today’s globalized world, terrorism, radicalization, drug-trafficking and organized crime have a growing salience. The security implications of new technologies cannot be disregarded. To face such diverse challenges, we need coordinated and concerted action across borders.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me convey our best wishes to Your Excellency on your election as the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. I also thank the Vietnamese delegation for organizing this high-level open debate on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Excellency, your chairing of today’s debate has brought a special focus to this very important issue. Regional and subregional organizations have demonstrated their important role in the maintenance of international peace and security. With their deep knowledge of local factors and complexities, regional and subregional organizations are uniquely placed to contribute to finding better solutions to conflicts in their respective regions.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We are working actively with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, the World Health Organization and the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator. Our contribution has also supported the South-Asian Association for Regional Cooperation COVID-19 Emergency Fund. The Bhagavad Gita states: “Do your work with the welfare of others always in mind”. That is the spirit in which India approaches the COVID-19 challenge and urges the Council to work collectively to address its different dimensions.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“Under our Vaccine Maitri initiative, which translates as “Vaccine Friendship”, India is providing vaccines to the world. We are, of course, a significant source of supply to the COVAX Facility. But, in addition, India is also directly sending vaccines to friends and partners. Starting with our immediate neighbours, 25 nations across the world have already received “Made in India” vaccines, and 49 more countries will be supplied in the coming days, ranging from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to Africa, South-East Asia and the Pacific islands. Keeping in mind the United Nations peacekeepers who operate in such difficult circumstances, we would like to announce today a gift of 200,000 doses for them.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“India has been very much at the forefront of this global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We earlier provided critical medicines, diagnostic kits, ventilators and personal protective equipment to more than 150 countries, about 80 of them on a grant basis. Today the pharmacy of the world is stepping forward to meet the global vaccines challenge. Two vaccines, including one indigenously developed, have already been granted emergency authorization. Additionally, as many as 30 candidates are under various stages of development. In one of the largest vaccination drives ever, India will vaccinate about 300 million front-line and health-care workers and older persons and vulnerable people over the next six months. Our vaccination programme, which began a month ago, has already seen nearly 7 million people vaccinated.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“In order for the world to put the COVID-19 pandemic decisively behind us and emerge more resilient, I would like to put forth the following nine points for our collective consideration. We should persist with the vaccination drive, along with other public health measures, to slow down the virus’s ability to infect new people and mutate further; collaborate with each other on genomic surveillance to track virus mutations and variants and exchange information in this regard in a regular and timely fashion; effectively address public resistance to vaccines, recalling vaccine- related information must be contextual, empathetic and culturally sensitive, while providing scientific and accurate facts to allay the fears and concerns of the public; improve public health infrastructure and build capacity through effective training programmes in vaccine delivery, especially in areas where health infrastructure is weak; stop “vaccine nationalism”, and indeed, actively encourage internationalism, since hoarding superfluous doses will defeat our efforts towards attaining collective health security; strengthen the COVAX Facility to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines to all countries in a fair and equitable manner; urgently resume immunization programmes across the world before children’s lives are threatened by other diseases, as we simply cannot trade one health crisis for another; stop disinformation campaigns taking advantage of this pandemic to advance their nefarious objectives and activities; and proactively prepare for the next pandemic by focusing on improving capacities, developing protocols and building a knowledge base and expertise.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“Equity in vaccine access is important for mitigating the impact of the pandemic. Thirdly, this disparity calls for cooperation within the framework of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility, which is trying to secure adequate vaccine doses for the world’s poorest nations. Fourthly, from an economic standpoint, the costs of inequitable vaccine distribution are massive. The International Chamber of Commerce predicts that the global economy stands to lose as much as $9.2 trillion if the international community fails to address vaccine inequity. And, fifthly, routine immunization programmes have been thrown into disarray. Due to the pandemic, about 80 million children in at least 68 countries are at risk of diphtheria, measles and polio.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the United Kingdom for organizing this discussion today. I also appreciate the insightful briefings on the challenges confronting us today regarding the availability, accessibility, affordability and distribution of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in conflict-affected regions. As we assess the impact of the pandemic and the prospects for recovery, including through the availability of vaccines, there are five concerns that India would like to share. First, a lack of global coordination regarding vaccine distribution will hit conflict-affected areas and poorer countries hardest. The International Committee of the Red Cross estimates that more than 60 million people in such areas are at risk. Secondly, there currently exists a glaring disparity in accessibility to vaccines globally.”
2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source
“The forthcoming seventh review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy offers an important occasion to strengthen measures to prevent and combat terrorism and build the capacities of Member States. I sincerely hope that those eight suggestions merit serious consideration by the Council. While India has been itself battling terrorism for many decades with great resolve, those proposals have been framed with the interests of the entire international community in mind. It is time that all nations walk the talk and commit their actions to the goal of zero tolerance for terrorism.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Sixth, the linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime must be fully recognized and addressed vigorously. We in India have seen the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts not just given State protection but also enjoying five-star hospitality. Seventh, combating terrorist financing will be only as effective as the weakest jurisdiction. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) should continue to identify and remedy weaknesses in anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. Enhanced United Nations coordination with the FATF can make a big difference. Eighth, adequate funding for United Nations counter-terrorism bodies from the United Nations regular budget requires immediate attention.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Transparency, accountability and effectiveness are the need of the day. The practice of placing blocks and holds on listing requests without any rhyme or reason must end. That only erodes our collective credibility. Fourth, we must firmly discourage exclusivist thinking that divides the world and harms our social fabric. Such approaches facilitate radicalization and recruitment by breeding fear, mistrust and hatred among different communities. The Council should be on guard against new terminologies and false priorities that can diffuse our focus. Fifth, listing and delisting individuals and entities under United Nations sanctions regimes must be done objectively, not for political or religious considerations. Proposals in that regard merit due examination before circulation.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“For the United Nations system to credibly address the menace of terrorism and ensure effective action, I would like to propose eight points that could in a way be an action plan. First, we must all summon the political will to combat terrorism. There must be no ifs or buts in that fight, and neither should we allow terrorism to be justified and terrorists glorified. All Member States must fulfil their obligations as enshrined in international counter-terrorism instruments and conventions. Second, we must not countenance double standards in this battle. Terrorists are terrorists; there are no good and bad ones. Those who propagate that distinction have an agenda, and those who cover up for them are just as culpable. Third, we must reform accordingly the working methods of the committees dealing with sanctions and counter-terrorism.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Over the years, terrorist groups have developed a diversified funding portfolio through a range of criminal activities, including extortion, kidnapping, money-laundering, drug smuggling and trafficking in natural resources, humans and antiquities. Terrorist organizations have also begun to exploit the anonymity afforded by block chain technology for fundraising and finances. Some States lack the legal and operational frameworks and technical expertise needed to detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist financing cases. However, there are also other States that are clearly guilty of aiding and supporting terrorism and wilfully providing financial assistance and safe havens. While we must enhance the S/2021/48 S/2021/48 capacities of the former, the international community must collectively call out the latter and hold them accountable.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“In recent years, terrorist groups and lone-wolf attackers have significantly enhanced their capabilities by gaining access to new and emerging technologies, including drones, virtual currencies and encrypted communications. Social media networks have contributed to the radicalization and recruitment of young people. The coronavirus disease pandemic has only further aggravated the situation. The relative isolation and extended disruption due to the lockdowns and the associated distress and economic uncertainty have made the world more susceptible to radicalizing narratives and extremist propaganda. Preventing terrorists from accessing financial resources is crucial to successfully countering the threat of terrorism.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“We have signed and ratified all the major conventions and protocols on terrorism adopted by the United Nations and are part of all major global initiatives in that regard. Resolution 1373 (2001) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee are important pillars of the global architecture against terrorism. Other United Nations mechanisms, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, also play an important part in augmenting the capabilities of Member States and extending technical and capacity-building assistance. The United Nations sanctions regime has also been an effective tool in the fight against terrorism.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Resolution 1373 (2001), adopted in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks, reminds us that terrorism continues to be the gravest threat to humankind. It not only grievously impacts human life but also uproots the very foundation of humankind. By adopting that resolution, the Council conveyed its unequivocal determination to address the menace of terrorism. India has always been at the forefront of global counter-terrorism efforts. In 1996, long before the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), India took the initiative to pilot the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism with the objective of providing a comprehensive legal framework for combating terrorism.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Mr. Othman Jerandi, for inviting me to address today’s Security Council meeting. Let me congratulate the Tunisian delegation for organizing this important meeting on the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1373 (2001) — a landmark resolution in the global fight against terrorism. We recognize Tunisia’s contribution, as the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, in steering the Security Council discourse on this critical issue. I would also like to thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office; Ms. Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate; and Ms. Fatima Akilu, Executive Director of the Neem Foundation, for their briefings.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source