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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
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“Seventh and not least in importance, it is imperative to promote synergy and effective coordination so as to avoid duplication in the working of various United Nations organs. The issue of violence against women, including sexual violence, is discussed by other United Nations bodies, including the Human Rights Council. Deliberations at the Security Council should therefore remain focused on such atrocities when they are perpetrated in situations of armed conflicts that threaten international peace and security. In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the Secretary-General’s circle of leadership on the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations operations. India has also signed the Secretary-General’s Voluntary Compact against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Fourth, the sanctions regimes and other targeted measures by the Security Council need to be strengthened in order to utilize their full potential to advance women’s protection from sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, including by listing individuals and entities involved in conflict-related sexual violence against women. Fifthly, greater participation of women in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconciliation processes needs to be promoted to address deep-rooted inequality and subordination in the society. For any peace process to succeed, it is important that this be made a precondition. Sixth, the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in peace operations and increasing women’s representation in peacekeeping are prerequisites for prevention and response.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Second, Member States should adopt a victim-centred approach aimed at preventing and responding to sexual violence in armed conflicts, in line with resolution 2467 (2019). States must ensure adequate funding for comprehensive, non-discriminatory and multisectoral assistance for victims of sexual violence, such as medical, psychological, social and legal services. Third, understanding the nexus between terrorism, the financing of violent extremist groups, and human trafficking and sexual violence in armed conflicts must inform Council action on this important matter.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“With a view to preventing atrocities, end the culture of impunity and rehabilitate and reintegrate the survivors, my delegation wishes to highlight the following points. First, it is vital for States Members of the United Nations to develop comprehensive legal frameworks in line with international standards, to ensure the effective prosecution of sexual violence as a self-standing crime. National Governments have the primary responsibility for prosecuting and deterring such crimes in conflict situations on their territories, even if they are alleged to have been committed by non-State actors. Where required, the United Nations could assist Member States in augmenting their capacities to deal with this issue.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“At the outset, we thank Viet Nam for convening today’s open debate on this important issue. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2021/312) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Pramila Patten and all the distinguished briefers for sharing their insights. Sexual violence in armed conflicts, be they perpetrated by State and non-State actors, is a weapon used to subjugate people. It fuels displacement, destabilizes and traumatizes communities, weakens governance and imperils the opportunities for post-conflict reconciliation and stability. Despite the strong framework put in place by the Security Council over the past decade, the level of compliance by parties to conflicts remains alarmingly low. The gap between what is recommended and the reality in the field remains intact.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“The voluntary and safe return of internally displaced persons and of refugees from other countries in the region is also essential in terms of confidence-building measures. UNMIK should continue, together with the other international presences, to encourage the Pristina authorities to address the problems of all communities. We have taken note of the activities of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo during the reporting period. In conclusion, I would like to express our appreciation for the fact that UNMIK has continued to implement its mandate of promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in the region. We call on all parties to fully cooperate with UNMIK and facilitate its work.”
2021-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/370 (2021) · source
“While elections in the region and the coronavirus disease pandemic have had an impact on the talks, we are encouraged by the recent high-level meetings held by the EU Special Representative several weeks ago to establish the modalities for the continuation of dialogue. We hope that both sides will soon resume the EU-facilitated dialogue in good faith. It is important that both sides implement agreements already signed, including on the establishment of an association of Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo, and find common ground to overcome disputed issues. The question of missing persons is an important humanitarian issue, and we hope that, with the support of UNMIK, the authorities will be able to determine the fate of persons still missing.”
2021-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/370 (2021) · source
“I would like to join other colleagues in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin for his briefing on activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I welcome His Excellency Mr. Nikola Selaković, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. Let me begin by reiterating India’s principled position of supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. We believe all outstanding issues need to be resolved through peaceful negotiations. We welcome the multiple rounds of expert-level talks between Belgrade and Pristina on financial claims and property since the resumption of the dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU) in July 2020.”
2021-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/370 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm that India remains steadfast in its commitment to this region and will continue to support international efforts aimed at bringing about lasting peace.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“In the last few months, made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines have made their way to eight countries in the Great Lakes region. India is cognizant of the importance of peace and security to the development of the region. India has also contributed to defence and security in the region by setting up defence institutions in Tanzania; deploying training teams in Botswana, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania; making goodwill ship visits and offering defence training programmes. Indian defence forces have been at the forefront of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, including during Cyclone Idai in Mozambique in 2019. India has been contributing to peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1962. We have also contributed troops to other United Nations missions in the region.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“We welcome the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region. The implementation of the Strategy needs to be in line with the priorities of countries of the region. India has close bilateral relationships with all countries in the Great Lakes region. A key driver of these relationships is the people-to-people contact that has existed for many years, with a large Indian diaspora in the region. We have also collaborated through the exchange of experts and expertise, training programmes and capacity-building, and enhanced support for post-conflict reconstruction in the region. So far, India has extended lines of credit totalling $3.93 billion to 10 countries for various developmental projects.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“We welcome the steps taken by the Special Envoy to support regional efforts aimed at addressing this challenge. We also welcome the road map to track progress in the next three years. Regional organizations will be crucial in this effort, in particular the ICGLR, with the six tools set forth in its Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources, including the establishment of a certification and tracing mechanism. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated the socioeconomic difficulties that the countries in the region are already facing. With more than 15 million displaced in the region and many thousands of refugees, the region needs continuous support and assistance.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“On the security front, the number of cross-border incidents has diminished, even though the activities of armed groups continue unabated, affecting the overall security in the border areas and aggravating the humanitarian situation. We are also concerned by the growth of terrorism in the region. In this regard, we encourage more active collaboration among the national security forces of the region to address common security threats. We also encourage the active implementation of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) to address security-related issues, particularly along the borders of countries in the region. The illegal exploitation and extraction of natural resources is one of the major drivers of conflict in the Great Lakes region.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“In recent months there have been several positive political developments. Elections have been conducted successfully in Tanzania, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic, reflecting the faith of the people in democracy. The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo assumed the rotating chairmanship of the African Union, which will have a positive impact on the region. The countries in the region have also intensified bilateral engagements, with regional organizations playing a proactive role. The continuing efforts towards normalization of relations between Rwanda and Burundi is another encouraging sign. These efforts deserve the appreciation of the Security Council.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“The Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region is an essential mechanism to achieve lasting peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The PSC Framework, with the involvement of 13 countries in the region and the guarantors, the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community and the United Nations, has been playing an important role in the past eight years towards consolidating peace and security in the region. The Framework has enabled countries in the region to collaborate and work together to eliminate the negative forces operating within the region. The early convening of the 10th meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism will help advance regional security cooperation further.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Mr. Huang Xia for his briefing on the developments in the Great Lakes region. I welcome Ambassador Mohamed Edrees of Egypt, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), to this meeting and thank him for his remarks on the Commission’s engagement in support of peacebuilding and regional cooperation in the Great Lakes region. We also welcome the PBC’s continued engagement and active role in the region. Let me take this opportunity to reiterate our deepest condolences on the passing of the Honourable President John Pombe Magufuli last month. He will always be remembered for his strong commitment to nation-building and for his steadfast devotion to the welfare of the people of Tanzania.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source
“We are therefore concerned that the Committee’s programme of work for 2021 has not yet been adopted. The Committee has already lost two months, and we urge it to adopt the programme of work as soon as possible so that its activities can commence without delay.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“The Committee’s work last year was affected by the coronavirus disease pandemic, which is why much of the Committee’s planned activities could not take place. But the Committee can derive satisfaction from the fact that it was one of the few committees to hold an in-person meeting in 2020. We recommend that the Committee should take a similar lead this year as well and set an example. The year 2021 holds great significance for the 1540 Committee. Understandably, the focus should be on the comprehensive review, which has already been delayed by a year. As part of the review, this year, we expect the Committee to undertake a series of activities that will chart the future course of the Committee and its mandate. The completion of a robust comprehensive review before the end of the year should be a common objective and priority.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“In that context, India — in collaboration with Germany, the 1540 Committee and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs — hosted a two-day India-Wiesbaden Conference on “Securing Global Supply Chains through Government-Industry Partnerships towards Effective Implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)” in New Delhi in April 2018. India also hosted the “Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism” in February 2017. We fully support enhanced cooperation with international organizations like the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and other relevant United Nations bodies in order to prevent non-State actors from acquiring WMDs.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“The focus on non-State actors, however, should in no way diminish State accountability in preventing access of non-State actors to these weapons, criminalizing and controlling such access and dismantling its support infrastructure of non-State actors. In that regard, my delegation accords great importance and support to the 1540 Committee’s mandate and its work. In furtherance of its long-standing commitment to global non-proliferation, India has established a strong law-based export control system to implement resolution 1540 (2004). I am happy to note that India is among the few countries that regularly provide the Committee with national reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We have also offered to share our knowledge and technical expertise in various areas as part of the Committee’s assistance framework.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“My country has been a victim of terrorism for several decades. As such, we are fully cognizant of the cataclysmic dangers that terrorist access to WMDs could entail. In that regard, since 2002 India has consistently co- sponsored the annual resolution in the General Assembly on measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, which was adopted by consensus (resolution 75/58). Preventing non-State actors, including terrorists, from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction is among the most important responsibilities of the international community. Biosecurity and biosafety measures have assumed particular salience in the context of the pandemic in order to prevent non-State actors, especially terrorists, from taking advantage of the situation.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“I thank my dear friend Ambassador Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing on the Committee’s activities. I would also like to express my appreciation to his predecessor, Ambassador Djani, of Indonesia, for his chairmanship of the 1540 Committee. Let me begin by reaffirming India’s firm and unwavering commitment to global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Access to these weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors adds a serious dimension to the threat such weapons pose to international peace and security. Resolution 1540 (2004) identifies terrorists and terrorist groups as key non- State actors who may acquire, develop, traffic in or use weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/325 (2021) · source
“We have also facilitated the supply of more than 1.7 million doses of made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility. India remains committed to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the path towards lasting peace, stability, and prosperity.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“Currently, Indian peacekeepers, including a female engagement team, are playing an important role in MONUSCO. During the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, at the request of the Secretary-General, India upgraded its hospital at the MONUSCO Command and Control Centre in Goma — operational since January 2005 — from a level-3 facility to a level-3-plus facility. India has also handed over last week 200,000 made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines to the United Nations for all peacekeepers. India has been supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government through a development partnership and capacity-building programmes as well, including in critical infrastructure projects. In the context of the pandemic, earlier this month India provided COVID-19 vaccines as grant assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“We encourage more participation of women’s organizations and women leaders in all processes, as this will be critical to bring peace and reconciliation. We appreciate the progress achieved in the first phase of the MONUSCO comprehensive performance assessment system. We look forward to the implementation of the integrated performance policy framework to systematically assess all Mission components equally, since the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/274) provides performance evaluation in percentage terms only for formed police units. India has close and cordial relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Indian peacekeepers played an important role in protecting the territorial integrity of the newly independent Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1961.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“On MONUSCO’s mandate, tackling security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and supporting the efforts of the country’s security forces remain top priorities for the Mission. In this regard, we have taken note of Mission’s targeted and area-based strategies to enhance the core protection of civilians function. The steps taken by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with MONUSCO’s assistance, on security sector and justice sector reforms are encouraging. We hope that the new national structure — combining the mandates of all agencies responsible for demobilization, reinsertion, community reintegration and stabilization — will become a reality soon. That would allow the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo and MONUSCO to narrow their focus areas in effectively dealing with armed groups.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“The deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic is also affecting the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The international community must lend every support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in overcoming this challenge. The illegal exploitation and extraction of natural resources are major drivers of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unless this challenge is dealt with, the violence will continue in one form or another. We must take measures to hold those who engage in such activities accountable, both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond. We believe that MONUSCO’s transition strategy will also depend on this key factor.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“India welcomes the encouraging initiatives towards active regional cooperation and dialogue on security issues. We believe that these initiatives are crucial to eliminating negative forces operating within the region, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As Chair of the African Union, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is well positioned to bring the wider region together to find solutions for lasting peace in the country and the region. The Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities are facing multiple challenges on the humanitarian front, which has been aggravated further by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The increase in the number of people in need of protection and humanitarian assistance is a result of the new surge in violence.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“India also welcomes the election of President Tshisekedi as the Chairperson of the African Union for the year 2021 and looks forward to working closely with him to enhance India-Africa cooperation. The overall security situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a matter for concern, although there has been improvement in South Kivu, Maniema and Tanganyika. Armed groups, however, continue to have a free run. We condemn the violence against civilians, particularly women and children, and the targeting of United Nations personnel and humanitarian aid workers. The reports of extrajudicial and summary killings are disturbing, and all such acts must be condemned and the perpetrators brought to justice.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“The political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained tenuous, though efforts to end the prolonged stalemate has seen positive progress. The formation of a new coalition, the appointment of a Prime Minister and the election of the Presidents of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly are welcome developments. However, the delay in the formation of the Cabinet reflects the challenges to the new coalition. We hope these challenges will be overcome with constructive engagement between all political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and thereby pave way for the much-needed reform initiatives of President Félix Tshisekedi.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her briefing on the developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the progress made in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). I also welcome Ms. Sandrine Lusamba of Women’s Solidarity for Peace and Integral Development. At the outset, we strongly condemn the killing of the Italian Ambassador and two other others, including from the World Food Programme, in an attack against a joint field mission of the World Food Programme near Goma last month. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Governments of Italy and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2021-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/316 (2021) · source
“Our fitment camp for the artificial limb well known as the Jaipur Foot — manufactured by the Jaipur-based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti organization in India — which was conducted in Damascus, benefited over 500 Syrians affected by the conflict. We undertook the Jaipur Foot initiative under the rubric of “India For Humanity”. We certainly need humanity now more than ever in the humanitarian crisis facing Syria.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“We welcome the hosting of the fifth Brussels Donors Conference today and tomorrow, 29 and 30 March, and remain convinced that efforts towards improving the humanitarian situation in Syria will positively impact the political track as well. We need to engage on Syrian reconstruction as well. For our part, as we mentioned earlier, India has already extended immediate medical assistance and food assistance to Syria recently, in addition to its development cooperation projects, including $265 million in soft loans and substantial human resources development initiatives under our technical cooperation programme.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“At the same time, concrete steps need to be taken to address hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of both cross-border and cross-line operations, in particular delays in granting requisite approvals to humanitarian aid convoys. The recent flare-up of hostilities in north-western Syria on 21 March reminds us again of the serious impediments to our efforts. India strongly condemns the attack on the surgical hospital in Al-Atarib that resulted in the killing of innocent civilians. India has consistently underlined the need to protect health and humanitarian workers. We have equally underlined that we cannot allow terrorists to take any further advantage of the situation and that the Council should speak in one voice on terrorism. Let us not lose sight of the need to resolutely combat terrorists and terrorist groups.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“There is an urgent need to build consensus on the humanitarian situation and to collectively work to ameliorate the suffering of the people in Syria. We cannot afford to be unmoved. Keeping in mind the scale, severity and complexity of humanitarian needs, those who advocate linking humanitarian assistance to the political track should revisit the matter immediately. The politicization of the humanitarian track does not help anyone, least of all the millions of suffering Syrians. What we need immediately is an engagement that is both consistent with Syrian independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty and that addresses the urgency of the humanitarian issues to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“Women, children and youth especially have been deeply impacted. The coronavirus disease pandemic has further aggravated the humanitarian situation. Syria’s economy has suffered multiple shocks over the past decade. The substantial depreciation of the Syrian pound, which has lost more than three-quarters of its value over the past year alone, has led to spiralling inflation and dwindling purchasing power for the average Syrian household. The last decade has largely been lost for the Syrians, particularly for the children and youth, who have not seen anything but violence and conflict since 2011. This suffering should certainly move Council members. The Council needs to introspect about the cost of its actions and inaction.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. Antony Blinken, for convening this timely meeting on Syria today. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria. I also thank UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore and Dr. Amani Ballour, Founder of the Al Amal Fund, for their respective briefings. Today’s meeting is yet another reminder to the Council of the grim humanitarian situation in Syria. The decade-long conflict has had a devastating effect on the people of Syria. We are deeply concerned by the alarming statistics. 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.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“To this end, we look forward to working with the Government of National Unity for providing capacity building and training assistance to the Libyan Government officials and people in mutually identified areas.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“The strong presence of the Indian diaspora has also contributed to Libyan society. The steel plant, power stations, transmission lines and oil pipelines built by Indian companies are positively contributing to the Libyan economy to this day. The presence of Indian professionals in critical sectors such as oil, steel manufacturing, education and health has helped Libyan society and its economy overcome the difficulties of past international isolation. We therefore wish to see peace and stability return to Libya. India remains committed to supporting Libya and the Libyan people in their endeavour to bring about lasting peace in the country.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“We have also expressed our strong concerns with regard to news articles and speculation in the media that reflect some of the contents of the final report. Such unauthorized disclosures undermine the credibility of the sanctions regime. The Security Council also needs to look at options to address the issue of the management of frozen funds. Sixthly, we must ensure that terrorist forces and organizations are not allowed to rise again in Libya, since this may lead to a cascading effect throughout the region. The international community must speak in one voice against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. India has enjoyed close and mutually beneficial relations with Libya, which have been driven by India’s public- and private-sector companies contributing to the Libyan economy.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, it is a matter of serious concern that, despite the clear provisions in the ceasefire agreement and repeated calls by the Security Council, foreign fighters and mercenaries continue to be present on Libyan territory. It is imperative that these fighters depart from Libya so that the peace process can move forward without external interference. We should not allow “spoilers” — foreign countries that interfere, as well as mercenaries and foreign fighters — to hinder the country’s progress towards peace and stability. Fifthly, the final report of the Panel of Experts (see S/2021/229) makes it clear that the sanctions provisions are being blatantly violated, especially those related to the arms embargo. These violations pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Libya.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Secondly, the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Libya need to be safeguarded. The peace process must therefore be fully Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, with no imposition or external interference. Thirdly, the importance of the 23 October ceasefire agreement cannot be overstated. The international community and the Security Council should ensure its full implementation. India supports the role of the United Nations in implementing the Libyan ceasefire-monitoring mechanism as requested by the Libyan parties. We have seen the report of the Secretary-General on proposals for amending UNSMIL’s mandate with regard to the ceasefire-monitoring mechanism (see S/2021/281). We are currently studying the report and will work with other Council members on the way forward.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“First, we would like to reiterate that a peaceful settlement through inclusive and broad-based dialogue and consultations, taking into account the legitimate concerns and aspirations of all stakeholders in Libya, is the only way forward. The current pace of implementation of the LPDF road map must continue unhindered. It is pertinent to mention here that the timely adoption of electoral legislation by the constitutional bodies in Libya is vital for the electoral process. We look forward to working with other Council members and with Libya to ensure that the elections are conducted smoothly, in a fair and transparent manner, by December 2021. The international community must be prepared to provide any assistance that Libya might need in the process.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“It is also encouraging to note that the Libyan ceasefire agreement has by and large held, even though the calls by the Security Council for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries have not been heeded. The newly formed Government of National Unity has enormous challenges ahead, including the convening of elections by the end of the year. Overall, the current situation provides reasons to be cautiously optimistic for Libya in the days ahead. Ten years since the crisis in Libya started unfolding, we are now presented with a unique opportunity for the country to return to peace and stability in line with the aspirations and wishes of the Libyan people. The Council’s task in further advancing the political process is an important one. In this context, let me underline the following observations.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Ján Kubiš for his briefing. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya, Mr. Taher Elsonni, to today’s meeting. The developments in recent months towards the implementation of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) road map and the ceasefire agreement have heightened expectations in Libya, and rightly so. The elections for the Presidency Council and the Prime Minister, the formation of a new Cabinet and the endorsement of the Government of National Unity at the reunified session of the House of Representatives in Sirte earlier this month have the potential to help Libya turn a new page in the decade-long conflict in the country. We welcome these positive and encouraging developments.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“We are ready to work with all stakeholders, including countries of the region, towards that objective. India continues to stand with Afghanistan in ensuring restoration of normalcy through a legitimate democratic process that is essential for the long-term stability of the country and the region. India will continue to provide all support to the Government and the 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 sectors of Afghan society.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“India has extended humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan with the transfer of 75,000 metric tons of wheat through Chabahar port in order to overcome food insecurity resulting from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Further, as a part of our endeavour to help Afghanistan get through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have contributed a supply of 968,000 Made- in-India vaccine doses to the country, 500,000 of which were supplied by India in the form of a grant. Several Indian nationals, in particular our diplomats, including my dear colleague V. Venkateshwara Rao and also Brigadier Ravi Datt Mehta, as well as engineers and doctors, have sacrificed their lives for Afghanistan while on duty. We in India therefore have faced the highest stakes in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“In pursuance of the same, over the last 20 years, India has committed over $3 billion towards development, reconstruction and capacity-building in the country. We have recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Afghanistan for building the Shahtoot Dam, which would provide safe drinking water for the residents of Kabul city. India is also launching phase IV of its high-impact community development projects in Afghanistan, which include more than 100 projects, valued at $80 million. As of today, our developmental footprint is spread across all 34 provinces of the country. To provide greater regional connectivity, India has operationalized air-freight corridors and the Chabahar port.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“It is important to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to threaten or attack any other country. Those providing material and financial support to terrorist entities must be held accountable, without any double standards. For Afghanistan’s economic development, it is important that it have unhindered access to the high seas. The international community should work towards the removal of artificial transit barriers imposed on the country and ensure the full transit rights guaranteed to Afghanistan under bilateral and multilateral transit agreements without any hindrance. As neighbours, India and Afghanistan share a natural and long-standing historical relationship. Our strategic partnership and enduring commitment to the development of Afghanistan reflect this time-tested partnership.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Such a process must be transparent, inclusive, Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled, fully respecting the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The gains of the last two decades must be preserved in any constitutional framework that Afghanistan designs for itself. The rights of women, minorities and the vulnerable need to be protected, and respect for human rights and democracy must be ensured. The full participation of women and ethnic and religious minorities in the peace process is essential to preserving a democratic and pluralistic polity. For enduring peace in Afghanistan, terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains be broken. There needs to be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
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