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T.S. Tirumurti

lines on the record: 281
first: 2020-10-26
most recent: 2021-08-18
sittings or episodes: 37
sources: un-security-council

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“The FSO SAFER oil tanker still remains an outstanding issue. Today I will focus on two key issues that are critical for long-term peace and stability in Yemen. The first is the necessity for an immediate nationwide ceasefire, which should start with Ma’rib. There can be no peace without the cessation of the offensive in Ma’rib. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the unabated fighting in front-line areas of the Ma’rib governorate. The fighting has only prolonged the suffering of its large population and put more than 1 million internally displaced people at grave risk. The current conflict in Ma’rib also jeopardizes its position as a prominent centre of economic activity in Yemen. The potential economic consequences of a protracted battle for Ma’rib will further exacerbate the dire economic situation in the country.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“We urge the leaders of warring parties in Yemen to set aside their differences for the benefit of the Yemeni people, whom they claim to represent. A spirit of compromise is required to find common ground, avert the risk of famine and end the suffering of the people. We encourage all parties to show flexibility and engage with the Special Envoy in good faith. The countries in the region have a major role to play in influencing Yemeni parties to stop the fighting and pursue initiatives that are currently being discussed. In previous meetings, I underlined the importance for greater donor assistance to address Yemen’s humanitarian situation, the need to remove the impediments by de facto authorities and the requirement of a smooth supply of humanitarian and essential commodities to prevent famine in the country.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen, Ambassador Abdullah Ali Fadhel Al-Saadi, to this meeting. At the outset, let me express my heartfelt condolences to the people of Yemen who have lost oved ones in the recent floods in the country. I express our support to the Special Envoy for his repeated endeavours to secure an agreement between the parties for a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen. We have noted the efforts being made by the United States Special Envoy and the Omani authorities. The positive statements by Yemen’s neighbours and other countries in the region have also contributed to the overall diplomatic efforts. It is unfortunate, though, that no breakthrough has been achieved despite this diplomatic push.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“We have always been supportive of a democratic, pluralistic, federal, unified and prosperous Iraq fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens. As a long-standing friend, India will remain a willing partner of Iraq in its nation- building endeavours to deliver prosperity to its people.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“India takes positive note of the recent identification of Kuwaiti and third- country nationals from the remains sent by Iraqi authorities last year and the return of the remains of a missing Iraqi soldier from Kuwait. These efforts will provide solace to the families of the deceased. With the excellent cooperation between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities and the support extended by the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international partners, India is hopeful that further progress can be achieved on this issue quickly, bringing a mutually satisfactory closure. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s steadfast support for Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. India shares a civilizational relationship with Iraq.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“The passage of the Federal Budget Law provides a positive beginning for the resolution of differences between the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We encourage both sides to seize the momentum and conclude a mutually satisfactory long-term sustainable agreement on all outstanding issues. Such discussions can also be part of the proposed national dialogue. We take note of the efforts made by the Iraqi Government to resolve the issue of internally displaced persons in the country. The international community should fully respect Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction and support its efforts to address this issue in accordance with its relevant domestic laws.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“The violations of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the pretext of counter-terrorism operations must come to an end. Iraq’s neighbouring countries need to work with the Iraqi authorities to address all the security challenges they face. The recent visit of Pope Francis to Iraq highlighted the rich cultural diversity and multireligious heritage of the country. The visit also contributed to a positive debate on furthering religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and ensuring that no one is left behind. That is critical to achieving national reconciliation and sustaining peace in Iraq. The call for an inclusive national dialogue by the Prime Minister is also a step in the right direction.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“The implementation of that key legislation and the recent Sinjar agreement will help Iraq to move closer to achieving justice for the victims of the crimes perpetrated by ISIL. They will also contribute to restoring normalcy to the lives of survivors, enhance their quality of life and pave the way for their safe return through the reconstruction of areas ravaged by terrorism. Despite the efforts of the Government of Iraq to provide protection to all diplomatic missions, attacks against diplomatic establishments and the coalition forces have continued. Such attacks threaten Iraq’s stability and risk escalating tensions. The stability of Iraq should be of paramount importance to the region. We hope that a long-term solution can also be found to the issue of the possession of weapons by armed groups and other non-State actors.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We are concerned at the increasing number of attacks by the Islamic State in Iraq. Our heartfelt condolences go to the people of Iraq who have lost loved ones in those dastardly attacks. The tireless efforts of the Iraqi authorities to combat terrorism in the country need to be complemented by greater cooperation from the international community. We cannot afford to lower the guard against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or other terrorist groups in Iraq. We must learn from past lessons regarding the consequences of misplaced complacency against terrorism. Thirty-nine Indian nationals were brutally killed by ISIL, and we hope to see a day when we do not lose the lives of more innocent civilians to terrorism. We welcome the adoption of the Yazidi Female Survivors Law.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“It will also ensure that the Government has the confidence of the people of Iraq. United Nations and international observation of the elections, as requested by the Government of Iraq, will help to build that confidence among the Iraqi people, and India therefore fully supports that request. It is important for the Security Council to respond to Iraq’s request positively. The elections cannot be considered truly inclusive without the full and effective participation of Iraqi women. In that regard, the steps taken by the Government to promote women’s electoral participation and to prevent and address violence against women candidates, including through the establishment of a higher committee, are positive developments. Successful post-conflict recovery and economic development in Iraq will require stability and security in the country.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“With the passage of the First Amendment Law to the Federal Supreme Court Law and the decision of the Parliament to dissolve itself ahead of the elections, scheduled for 10 October, the main bottlenecks have been cleared for the holding of early elections. I applaud the steps taken by the Iraqi authorities and the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to ensure a free, fair and inclusive electoral process despite the constraints of the pandemic. The support and technical assistance extended by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the United Nations Development Programme to the IHEC in its efforts to ensure full preparedness for the elections is much appreciated. High voter turnout in the upcoming elections will be key to ensuring a Parliament and a Government that are representative of all Iraqis.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. I take this opportunity to congratulate her Deputy Special Representative, Ms. Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, who recently assumed office. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq, Ambassador Mohammad Hussein Bahr Aluloom, to this meeting. Let me begin by reiterating India’s firm support for the Government of Iraq’s efforts to achieve peace, stability, economic recovery through reform and reconstruction and national reconciliation. India has always responded to the urgent needs of Iraq. In the past, we supported the International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq and contributed through the World Food Programme. Our Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme continues and has grown from strength to strength over the years.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We are concerned by the frequent reports of the resurgence of terrorist groups in the region. The international community cannot afford to lower its guard against terrorists. We have learned many lessons from the past of the consequences of misplaced complacency against terrorism. Lastly, India has consistently called for a comprehensive and peaceful resolution of the Syrian conflict through a Syrian-led dialogue, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, facilitated by the United Nations in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We reiterate our support for the United Nations-led efforts to find an expeditious resolution to the decade-long conflict in Syria.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“We encourage Syria to continue engagement and cooperation with the OPCW mechanism to resolve all pending issues expeditiously. India remains concerned about the possibility of chemical weapons falling into the hands of terrorist entities and individuals. The latest report of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (see S/2021/419) mentions the repeated successful deployments of chemical weapons by ISIL against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016. That is a cause for serious concern given the fact that the core area of operations of ISIL has been in both Syria and Iraq. It is deeply concerning that the involvement of external actors in Syria has given a fillip to the growth of terrorism in Syria and the region.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“The Syrian authorities are cooperating with the DAT and the FFM, as evident from the ongoing deployment of the FFM and the next round of consultations with the DAT next week. India has consistently supported the need for an impartial and objective investigation by the OPCW to establish the facts and reach evidence-based conclusions regarding incidents of any use of chemical weapons, in strict accordance with the provisions and procedures embedded in the Chemical Weapons Convention and in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined within it. We have seen both the first report and now the second report of the Investigation and Identification Team on incidents in Syria. The current report falls short of those expectations. We support the resolution of all issues through consultation, dialogue and cooperation.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, India has been firmly against any use of chemical weapons anywhere, at any time, by anybody, under any circumstances, and firm on the fact that such acts cannot be justified. All investigations of the alleged use of chemical weapons should be conducted in an impartial and objective manner and strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention. We have noted the contents of the latest report of the Director-General on progress in the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme. India notes the efforts of the OPCW Technical Secretariat with regard to the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) in resolving the identified gaps and inconsistencies in the initial declaration and the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on the alleged use of chemical weapons.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu for updating the Security Council in respect of the mechanisms of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with regard to Syria and the ninety-first monthly report of the Director-General of the OPCW (see S/2021/422). India views the Chemical Weapons Convention as a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument that serves as a model for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. India therefore attaches great importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and stands for its full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation. India believes that it is important to maintain the credibility and integrity of the Convention.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Such a normative architecture should respect the principles of sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of countries affected by armed conflicts.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“India contributed extensively to rebuilding basic essential infrastructure in northern Sri Lanka, including 46,000 houses for internally displaced persons. India’s development portfolio of more than $3 billion in Afghanistan is aimed at rebuilding capacities and capabilities of Afghan nationals and institutions. In addition to several infrastructure and community-development projects, India constructed the Afghan-India Friendship Dam and is now taking up construction of the Shahtoot Dam to provide safe drinking water for the 2 million residents of the city of Kabul. In conclusion, India stands ready, as part of a broader endeavour, to support efforts aimed at strengthening the normative architecture for the protection of objects indispensable to civilians and the provision of humanitarian assistance in armed conflict.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The rehabilitation and reconstruction of civilian infrastructure and the restoration of essential services should be given high priority in the post-conflict context, as it will facilitate socioeconomic recovery and peacebuilding. Owing to the significant costs associated with it, donor countries and United Nations agencies should provide financial and technical assistance for capacity-building. For our part, after the end of the armed conflict in 2009 in Sri Lanka, India assisted the Government of Sri Lanka in immediately restoring some of the most basic and essential civilian infrastructure. India deployed seven demining teams on an emergency basis, which enabled internally displaced persons to return to their homes and livelihoods.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The tendency of burdening peacekeepers with responsibilities that ought to primarily lie with the State should stop. This disincentivizes the international community from paying greater attention to strengthening national security forces so that they can take over this responsibility from the peacekeepers. It is therefore important to provide carefully though-out mandates to peacekeepers in close consultations with troop- contributing countries, as the protection of peacekeepers is as important as the protection of civilians. Without proper equipment, training and resources to meet the mandate’s objectives and clear accountability at all levels, the expectation from peacekeeping operations to protect civilian objects is unrealistic.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“It is a matter of serious concern that, in situations of armed conflict, well- established norms — such as respecting applicable international humanitarian law and relevant human rights law — the protection of civilian objects and ensuring safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian agencies are not being adhered to by the parties. This is more evident in armed conflicts where parties are being backed by Member States as proxies. This is a dangerous trend that must be addressed. We need to reflect on such situations if we are to lend a sense of realism to the debate on the protection of civilian objects. In armed conflict situations, United Nations peacekeepers are coming under increasing pressure to protect civilian objects. United Nations missions and peacekeepers are not a panacea for all problems in conflict situations.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“India strongly condemns the use of oppressive violence against innocent civilians and the targeting of civilian objects in armed conflicts, regardless of who commits them. In recent years, civilians and critical civilian infrastructure in urban areas have become easy targets in armed conflict situations. Access to humanitarian assistance can be easily compromised, with the destruction of hospitals, attacks on medical transport and essential services in countries experiencing armed conflict. The cyberattacks targeting civilian infrastructure, including health care, have become common, which have continued even during the pandemic.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“Countries with a rich history and cultural heritage, such as Syria and Afghanistan, are facing serious threats of armed conflict today, which have devastated not just the population, especially women and children, but also indispensable civilian infrastructure and historical sites. There are other countries still reeling from past military actions carried out without due consideration for protecting civilian populations and infrastructure. Therefore, the issue of the protection of civilians and civilian objects in armed conflicts should be sought within the framework of applicable international law and in strict adherence to the principle of respect for the sovereignty of States.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“Out of all this sprung not just the United Nations itself, but a vast array of international jurisprudence on the responsibility of those launching wars and military attacks to fully insulate and protect innocent civilian populations and infrastructure indispensable to survival from their attacks. However, it is a matter of concern that armed conflicts until this day seem to consider civilian populations and civilian infrastructure almost legitimate targets, resulting in the maiming and killing of thousands and rendering millions homeless. The situation has only become worse with the civilian population and indispensable civilian infrastructure becoming easy targets of terrorist groups and non-State actors, especially those sponsored by State actors.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The primary responsibility of meeting the protection needs of populations, including the maintenance of essential services, rests with national Governments. However, over decades of practice and shaped by the searing experience of destructive wars, we now have a set of international principles and jurisprudence that places equal responsibility on the aggressor to ensure that civilians and civilian infrastructure not be targeted in armed conflicts. History has shown us that the killing of civilians and the devastation of civilian infrastructure have been used as legitimate weapons of war, especially during the two World Wars. Apart from the death and destruction caused, we recall the Marshall Plan, which supported Europe’s reconstruction efforts to bring about a semblance of normalcy in people’s lives.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me begin by thanking the His Excellency Foreign Minister of Viet Nam and the Vietnamese delegation for organizing this open debate on this important issue. I also thank Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock, International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer and the Honourable Kevin Rudd, Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Peace Institute, for their briefings. These briefings have been useful in understanding the impact of the destruction of objects indispensable to the survival of civilian population in situations of armed conflict. India also thanks Viet Nam for successfully steering draft resolution S/2021/402 on this subject.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“These include lines of credit for developmental projects, supplies of medicine and food, artificial-limb fitment camps and capacity-building training programmes for Syrian nationals. Recently Syria also received a consignment of India’s COVID-19 vaccines. We reiterate our steadfast commitment to continuing those initiatives in support of the people of Syria.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“What we need immediately is an active engagement that is both consistent with Syrian independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty and addresses the urgency of the prevailing humanitarian issues in order to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. There is also an urgent need for concrete steps to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of both cross-border and cross-line operations, in particular the delays in granting the requisite approvals to humanitarian aid convoys. We need both sides to make that happen. As we have mentioned in our earlier statements on Syria, India has extended developmental assistance and human-resource development support to Syria regularly.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“An estimated half-million people have died, millions have been displaced, both internally and externally, the health infrastructure has collapsed, and children have been deprived of basic education. Women, children and youth have especially been deeply impacted. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has further aggravated the humanitarian situation. The economic crisis in Syria has pushed its people to the brink of disaster. We hope that the announcements made at the fifth Brussels donors conference last month will bring some respite to the population affected. Let me reiterate once again that there is an urgent need to increase humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country without discrimination or politicization or any preconditions.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“India firmly believes that long-term security and stability in the region can be achieved only by preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. We also remain convinced that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and reaffirm our commitment to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Today’s briefing has once again highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The decade-long conflict has had a devastating effect on the people of Syria. We are deeply concerned at the alarming statistics provided at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs briefing last week.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“The Syrian conflict and the division between the stakeholders have been taken advantage of by terrorists, which has contributed to the rise of terrorism in Syria and neighbouring countries. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/390) dwells on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We express our serious concern over the increased terrorist activity on Syrian soil. Further, it is a matter of deep concern for all that the mercenaries are finding their way into other conflict zones, including in Africa. That needs to be addressed with a high degree of seriousness. It is imperative that all parties adhere to their international obligations to fight terrorism and terrorist organizations in Syria, as designated by the Security Council.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“That has become difficult to achieve in the current context, since there does not seem to be any degree of understanding among the major stakeholders. We would like to underline again that there cannot be externally imposed solutions to the conflict. The polarization has only hardened the resolve of all sides, which seem to be acting at cross-purposes. We believe that there must be unity of purpose focusing on helping the people of Syria. If we are serious about achieving progress, we need to have greater convergence of views and act to strengthen the hand of the Special Envoy. If we do not act now to save the United Nations-led political process, that process may become marginalized.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“An agreement on the procedure to be followed in the meeting is necessary. As we have said before, the Syrian conflict is both deeply politicized and internationalized. We have major foreign Powers involved with stakes in the conflict. We also have several independent parallel political tracks. We welcome those parallel initiatives while underscoring the centrality of the United Nations-led political process. The parallel tracks must feed into that process. In that regard, we support the engagement of Special Envoy with all stakeholders. For the United Nations-led political track to move forward, we need cooperation among all major stakeholders in the conflict. Constructive international diplomacy is the need of the hour to bridge existing divides by focusing on mutual and reciprocal steps.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their comprehensive briefings today. The political track has not seen any major development since our last discussions. The Special Envoy has a continued engagement with all important stakeholders to push for an early convening of the sixth meeting of the drafting body of the Syrian Constitutional Committee. The outcome of that meeting will be crucial to the credibility of the political process. It is therefore important that all three groups have a clear understanding of the procedure and the topics. In that regard, we welcome the proposals made by the Special Envoy. We hope that all three sides will cooperate with the Special Envoy to agree on the modalities of the next meeting.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We have always focused on the importance of improving the overall quality of life in Palestine through our development assistance projects and capacity-building programmes for Palestinian youth. Even amid the pandemic, we have signed memorandums of understanding with authorities in Palestine for implementing quick impact projects, which will benefit local communities. I reaffirm India’s continued support for Palestine and its people.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We also appreciate the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic on the Palestine refugee community in its areas of operation despite the severe challenges posed by the pandemic. In particular, the Agency’s relief interventions have played an important role in addressing the growing poverty among Palestinian refugees during the current pandemic. India is committed to contribute $10 million to UNRWA for the biennium 2021-2022. Before concluding, let me once again reiterate India’s unwavering commitment to finding a just solution to the cause of Palestine and to its friendship with the Palestinian people.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the United Nations and its agencies to support the Palestinian Authority in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Palestinian territories. COVID-19 is a common threat that knows no boundaries and endangers the lives of Israelis and Palestinians alike. We welcome the cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and encourage the continuation of such efforts, including through the smooth movement of vaccines, medical supplies and equipment, in particular to the population in Gaza. We are pleased that the first shipment, consisting of 25,000 Indian vaccines, reached Palestine on 29 March.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We urge both parties to refrain from unilateral measures that vitiate conditions necessary for promoting peace and instead focus on bridging the trust deficit. The international community should also encourage the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties. India supports all efforts by the international community that seek to achieve durable peace for both Israelis and Palestinians. We acknowledge the important role of the Middle East Quartet in this regard. We remain concerned about the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in Palestine. The recent spike in overall cases is once again threatening local health systems and disrupting economic and humanitarian activities, especially in Gaza. We commend the steps taken by the Palestinian Authority in addressing the current crisis.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“India will continue to remain supportive of that process. India’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict is well known. A negotiated two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations, is the only viable solution to the conflict. Such a solution should meet Israel’s security needs, fulfil Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty and resolve all final- status issues. As we reiterated earlier, resolution 2334 (2016) adopted by the Security Council calls for advancing this two-State solution through negotiations, as well as reversing negative trends on the ground. This will create conditions for launching credible negotiations on all final status issues.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“I welcome the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, and the Acting Director of the Coordination Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Rein Paulsen, to this meeting and thank them for their briefings. We are pleased to note the positive progress in the holding of Palestinian legislative elections, scheduled for 22 May. We also take note of the Special Coordinator’s observations with regard to the impediments to those elections. As a democracy and as a long-standing friend, India has always supported a fair, credible, transparent and inclusive electoral process in Palestine, including by participating in electoral observation and providing election-related training to the Palestinian Central Elections Commission.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We hope that all parties in Yemen will engage in good faith with the United Nations Special Envoy and come to the negotiating table immediately to end the conflict. Let me conclude by reaffirming India’s strong commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We hope to see enduring peace return to Yemen soon.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“We commend the efforts by Oman in facilitating dialogue among the key stakeholders towards finding a comprehensive solution to the conflict in Yemen. We also welcome the initiative announced by Saudi Arabia for fostering peace in Yemen. India supports all efforts to find an inclusive and peaceful political solution to the Yemen crisis through negotiations led and owned by the Yemeni people. The full and equal participation of women and youth in these negotiations is important. We call for an immediate halt to the offensive in Ma’rib and military operations in other parts of Yemen to create a conducive environment for these negotiations. We appreciate the efforts of Lieutenant General Abhijit Guha and the team from the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement to prevent an escalation of hostilities in Al-Hudaydah.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“However, the fight will not be effective until testing capacities are enhanced and complete information about the number of COVID-positive cases, especially in northern Yemen, are made available in a transparent manner. Another issue that is of concern is the FSO SAFER oil tanker. If not addressed, the deteriorating condition of the FSO SAFER tanker can result in an ecological and maritime catastrophe. We hope that all pending issues will be resolved urgently and that Ansar Allah will provide early access and facilitation to the United Nations to inspect the vessel and conduct any essential repairs without further delay. The only way to end the crisis in Yemen is through lasting and inclusive peace. The recent diplomatic initiatives have opened a new window of opportunity.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“I would like to highlight two important issues in this regard. First, aid agencies must receive adequate funding to continue their aid programmes. They would otherwise be forced to scale down or end the aid, which would impact the people of Yemen. Secondly, humanitarian and commercial supplies cannot be linked with other issues. Restrictions that hamper the flow of essential commodities into Yemen and all impediments to the internal movement of humanitarian aid must be removed. We welcome the clearances issued by Government of Yemen recently for fuel ships to enter into Al-Hudaydah to ease the pressure on, access to and the availability of fuel in Yemen. We are glad that vaccines from India reached Yemen on 31 March and will contribute to the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“Reports about the growing presence of Al-Qaida in Ma’rib and its attacks in southern Yemen are also a cause for grave concern. We have repeatedly stated that the instability in Yemen will be exploited by terrorist groups to expand their presence in the country. While focusing on the political and military conflict, the Security Council must not overlook the threats posed by terrorist groups to peace and stability in the country and the region. The protracted conflict and deteriorating economic situation have only exacerbated the suffering of Yemeni people. The humanitarian situation is dire. The famine-like conditions in many governorates is expected to worsen the humanitarian crisis in the coming months. The full support of the international community is required to prevent a famine in the country.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“I welcome Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary General Mark Lowcock and thank them for their briefings on the current situation in Yemen. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen, Ambassador Abdullah Ali Fadhel Al-Saadi. As a country with a centuries-old relationship with Yemen and strong people- people ties, India is concerned by the instability, violence and suffering in Yemen. We are also deeply concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing military escalation in Ma’rib. The fighting has put the large population of Ma’rib, including more than 1 million internally displaced people, at grave risk. We hope that the ongoing diplomatic efforts result in the fighting ending soon.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“Burdens on health-care systems and the economic fallout resulting from the coronavirus disease pandemic threaten to put women and girls in armed conflicts at even higher risk. States Members of the United Nations need to work together to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on sexual violence in armed conflicts and to preserve our hard-won progress in this field. Let me conclude by acknowledging the progress that has been achieved by United Nations entities in monitoring, reporting and listing persistent offenders over the years. However, we need to continue focusing on closing the compliance gaps through a range of context-specific and inclusive actions. India reaffirms its commitment to actively contributing to the collective endeavour of effectively tackling sexual violence in situations of armed conflict.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Major Suman Gawani, an Indian woman peacekeeper deployed in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, received United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2019 for her role in mentoring over 230 United Nations military observers and in ensuring the presence of women military observers in each of the Mission’s team sites. She also trained South Sudanese Government forces and helped them launch their action plan to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. India welcomes the uniformed gender parity strategy to increase the number of women peacekeepers. We also support increasing the deployment of women protection advisers for effective monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence in the field.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“India has the distinction of sending, in 2007, the first all-women formed police unit contingent to Liberia. Not only did this unit manage controlling crime, deter sexual and gender-based violence and help rebuild safety and confidence among the Liberian population, but it also operationalized the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000) into action. These courageous Indian women patrolled Monrovian streets at night, taught Liberian women self-defence skills, conducted classes on sexual violence, maintained calm during the Ebola crisis and devoted time and resources above and beyond the call of duty to protect the local communities. The legacy these Indian woman peacekeepers left behind was the next generation of female Liberian leaders who are serving in the national police today.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source