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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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“The Security Council and the international community need to actively support those initiatives. On the piracy front, it is a matter of concern that the Gulf of Guinea remains a piracy hotspot, with 17 incidents having occurred during the past six months. Several Indian sailors have also been victims of piracy and kidnappings. There is an urgent need to increase surveillance to ensure maritime security in the area through increased international collaboration. While terrorism and piracy need to be effectively and decisively dealt with, the international community also needs to develop a coherent, coordinated and cooperative approach to deal with the worrisome humanitarian situation in the Sahel. India has been steadfast in extending support to the countries of the region in their efforts to restore peace, stability and normalcy.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“We therefore need closer coordination in counter-terrorism cooperation in the region and its periphery to counter the growth of terrorist entities effectively. The coordinating role of UNOWAS, its support to national Governments and its partnership with the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and ECOWAS will be critical. We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on civilians as well as on national, regional and international security forces in the region and support a strong military response. The Governments of the region have shown tremendous resolve to take on terrorist groups. We commend the efforts of regional counter-terrorism initiatives, such as the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force, which is a model that illustrates the ownership taken by countries of the region for their collective security.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region have not subsided either. The recent terror attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were more brutal than those carried out by Boko Haram. ISWAP, supported by elements in West Asia and North Africa, is emerging as a radicalized and brutal terrorist entity, posing a serious threat to peace and stability in the region. I would like to emphasize the need to ensure an integrated approach towards the region, because many of its problems are regional in nature and therefore require an integrated and multi-country approach. For example, the problem of the drying up of Lake Chad — which adjoins four different countries — Chad, the Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon — has caused grave socioeconomic problems and also spurred radicalization and terrorism.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“As pointed out by the Secretary- General in his report, ECOWAS, Governments, national stakeholders and the people of West Africa and the Sahel deserve our commendation for their efforts to tackle the pandemic effectively. However, the impact of the economic downturn due to the pandemic has been severe, and the countries of the region therefore need international support to cope with the crisis. The security situation in the Sahel and Lake Chad region remains a matter of serious concern. Terrorism, drug-trafficking and organized crime have continued unabated. The terror attacks in Burkina Faso, particularly in regions bordering Mali and the Niger, have again underscored the urgent need to intensify efforts to combat terrorism, which is spilling over into other countries and regions.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The quest for sustainable peace in Mali requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach. The last eight years exposed the limitations of overdependence on military solutions to redress the problem of violence in Mali and the wider Sahel region. We believe that the following are fundamental for the restoration of peace and stability in Mali: the full implementation of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, emanating from the Algiers process; political and administrative reforms, including the decentralization of powers for the adequate political participation of marginalized sections of society; swift disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and electoral reforms. It is indeed laudable how countries in West Africa have effectively managed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“India welcomes those positive developments and congratulates the people and the leadership of those countries for reaffirming their faith in democracy and their commitment to sustainable peace and development. As the world’s largest democracy, we are convinced that effective and strong governance structures will help stabilize peace, safeguard fundamental rights, protect the rule of law and make governance more representative, transparent, responsive and human-centric. Before we address the situation in Mali, I express our deep condolences for the deaths of French soldiers involved in Operation Barkhane in Mali earlier this month. We acknowledge the role of ECOWAS in facilitating the swift civilian-led transition in Mali and fully support Mali’s transitional Government.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“Although those elections had their share of political tensions, violence and electoral disputes, stakeholders had recourse to legal means for resolving those disputes, which is an encouraging sign of growing confidence in, and respect for, constitutional bodies. The joint regional efforts involving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, ably supported by UNOWAS, have had a positive impact on election processes. The increasing participation of women in Government and decision-making processes in many West African countries is another positive development. We also join others in expressing our appreciation for the role played by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau, which has now completed its mandate, in bringing peace and stability to Guinea-Bissau.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his briefing on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)(S/2020/1293) and the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. His personal commitment and efforts to help countries in West Africa deserve our appreciation. I once again convey our deepest condolences for the vicious terrorist attack in the Niger, which we strongly condemn. We stand in solidarity with the Government and the people of the Niger in the fight against terrorism. Presidential elections held in Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Niger have further consolidated democracy in West Africa.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The world cannot afford to give those terrorists any sanctuary or dilute its fight against those terrorist groups. 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. We have also contributed to the return of normalcy and the rebuilding of Syria through humanitarian assistance and human resource development. We also remain supportive of both the Geneva and the Astana processes for an expeditious resolution of the conflict in Syria.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“With regard to allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria and investigations conducted in that regard, India has consistently underlined the need for an impartial and objective investigation into any alleged use of chemical weapons, scrupulously following the provisions and procedures laid down in the Convention. Any concerns should be addressed on the basis of consultation among all concerned parties. In our view, politicization of the issue is neither helpful nor productive. India remains concerned about the possibility of such weapons falling into the hands of terrorist organizations and individuals. Terrorist groups have taken advantage of the decade-long conflict in Syria to entrench themselves, posing a threat to the entire region.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“We encourage continued engagement and cooperation between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat towards an early resolution of all outstanding issues. India has provided a financial contribution of $1 million to the OPCW trust fund for activities relating to the destruction of chemical stockpiles and related facilities in Syria. India attaches high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which is a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument and serves as a model for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. India has been firmly opposed to any use of chemical weapons anywhere, at any time, by anybody and under any circumstances. We strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons, and there can be no justification for their use.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. India appreciates the commitment of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat in performing its responsibilities during these challenging times of the pandemic. We have taken note of the findings mentioned in the two recent reports of the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic. We have also taken note of the fact that the OPCW is in the process of analysing the information collected from its most recent deployments for cases related to the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria. We note with satisfaction that three issues relating to Syria’s initial declaration were resolved during the past six months.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“The wider socioeconomic needs of young people are often ignored in post-conflict contexts, as they are not seen as a vulnerable group. With their youthful energy, capabilities and ability to adapt to new technological trends, it is important to provide youth with training opportunities, especially in the digital space, so that they can take an active part in peacebuilding. We are convinced that people-centric, gender-sensitive and technologically primed solutions and democratic institutions of governance that give all stakeholders S/2020/1090 a say in creating a better future is the biggest guarantee for success of peacebuilding and for sustaining peace.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“Due to their dedication, professionalism and motivation, the all-female members of the FPU proved to be strong, visible role models, gaining world-wide attention and illustrating the significant contribution that women can make towards the provision of security. Today, India’s female engagement team members are also playing an important role in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lastly, the enablement of youth as an active agent in peacebuilding cannot be considered without considering such challenges that they tend to face, owing to conflict situations resulting in loss of education opportunities, a lack of employable skills and the destruction of a stable family environment.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“The twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) is taking place in a world where 2 billion people live in countries affected by conflict. In those conflict- ridden countries, women are working against tremendous odds to build and sustain peace. Ensuring a gender perspective and women’s participation in peacebuilding is critical, including in prevention, disarmament, protection in displacement settings, peacekeeping, policymaking and reconstruction. The Council will recall that the United Nations first-ever all women formed police unit (FPU) was from India and stationed in Liberia.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“For example, last year, 25 senior civil servants, including the Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries from key governmental ministries of the Gambia, trained at India’s National Centre for Good Governance to understand best practices in field administration and good governance. The programme was conducted under our flagship Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme, which annually assists more than 160 countries through scholarships in the area of capacity-building. Going forward, India will continue to be a force multiplier for peacebuilding with an emphasis on the people-centric approach, not just in its neighbourhood, but also in Africa, the Pacific, the Caribbean Islands and beyond.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“Even in the face of repeated terrorist attacks, India has persisted and invested in grass-roots and impactful development partnership projects worth over $3 billion, covering all provinces of Afghanistan. For instance, in the sphere of education, training and capacity-building, India has assisted the Government of Afghanistan in setting up the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University in Kandahar. It is the first of its kind in Afghanistan. India’s fundamental approach to peacebuilding efforts is to respect national ownership and to be guided by Member States’ development priorities.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“Ensuring that conflict-ridden countries do not S/2020/1090 slip back into chaos will require the creation of strong governance structures that enhance trust between citizens and Governments, guarantee delivery of essential services and increase avenues for citizen participation in governance. As the world’s largest democracy, we are convinced that effective and strong governance structures will help stabilize peace, safeguard fundamental rights, protect the rule of law and make governance representative, transparent, responsive and people-centric. India’s contributions in the area of people-centric peacebuilding in the post-conflict reconstruction work of Afghanistan is well known.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“As one of the largest troop-contributing countries in the history of United Nations peacekeeping operations, India is proud of the accomplishments that the United Nations has made in peacekeeping. We are also proud to have contributed to that success. Nevertheless, peacekeeping alone is not sufficient to sustain peace and security. Peacekeeping ably aided and supplemented by peacebuilding will help transition to sustainable peace and development. Inadequate financing for peacebuilding activities has so far remained a stumbling block. For peacebuilding efforts to be more effective, there is an urgent need for predictable and sustainable financing. Bringing about social cohesion in divided societies and building trust in Government is easier said than done.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“While the United Nations was designed 75 years ago as an institution to manage relations among States as the world reeled from the horrors of two world wars, today’s new, complex and more sophisticated drivers of conflict require a holistic, innovative, inclusive and multi-stakeholder response. It is in this context that India views peacebuilding as a powerful deterrent to violent conflict. India recognizes the primacy of national Governments and authorities in identifying and driving priorities, strategies and activities for sustaining peace at all stages of conflict and emphasizes that inclusiveness is the key to advancing national peacebuilding objectives.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“There are concerns that advances in AI and 3-D printing could facilitate attacks by automating the development and deployment of weapons and weapon systems, thereby transferring responsibility over life and death from human moral systems to complex data systems, devoid of any ethical compass. In addition to the foregoing, breakdowns in the rule of law, the absence of State institutions, illicit economic gain and the scarcity of resources have also become drivers of conflict. Moreover, in recent times, conflicts have become longer, more protracted and less responsive to traditional forms of resolution. Finally, terrorist forces continue to be relentless in their pursuit of fomenting terror and insecurity.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“Terrorist and radical extremist groups today have unprecedented access to the general public through the Internet, which allows for more efficient and effective recruitment, incitement, and propaganda, as well as for easier purchase of weapons and illegal money transfers. Both State and non-State actors can use AI-enabled deep learning to create “deep fakes” that have the potential to fuel misinformation, division and political instability. Emerging technologies are also lowering the barriers to the acquisition of biological weapons — toxic substances or diseases used to harm or kill humans, livestock and crops.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“While the absolute number of war-related deaths has been declining globally since 1946, incidents of conflict and violence are still on the rise, with many conflicts today becoming far more fragmented and waged between such non-State actors as political militias, criminal entities and international terrorist groups. While varying widely across regions, organized crime and gang violence have killed far more people than armed conflicts have. Technological advances are also contributing to the changing nature of conflict. There are concerns about the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to worsen cyber, physical and biological attacks, for example, by making them more precisely targeted, harder to attribute and easier for small groups— perhaps even “lone wolves” — to carry out.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“India calls on the concerned parties to completely stop support to terrorist forces such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and others. India also urges all parties in the region to work constructively and in good faith to promote peace, stability and development for the benefit of all people in the Middle East.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“We sent more than 58 metric tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to Beirut. We look forward to the swift formation of a new Government that can offer political stability and also tackle the grave socioeconomic challenges being faced by the people of Lebanon. The commencement of discussions on the disputed border between Israel and Lebanon is a significant development. I am hopeful that this will provide an opportunity to resolve the longstanding issue between the two countries. India has invested much in the peace and stability of the region by deploying its personnel as part of United Nations peacekeeping forces, through humanitarian assistance, development cooperation and capacity-building, and will continue its contribution towards peacebuilding in the Middle East.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“The recent exchange by the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah of prisoners who had been detained in connection with the conflict is a welcome development. India hopes that the parties will take more confidence-building measures to provide the necessary impetus for the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. India also encourages all parties to engage constructively with the United Nations Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, for the early finalization of the joint declaration, paving the way for a peaceful political transition in Yemen. India also hopes for peace and stability in Iraq, with full respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the aftermath of the 4 August blast that brought destruction to vast swathes of Beirut and inflicted a heavy loss of life, India stood in solidarity with Lebanon.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“While we are heartened to see the return of normalcy to major parts of the country, we are also reminded of the enormous resources that would be required to provide urgent humanitarian aid, rebuild the infrastructure, enable the return of the refugees and restore a normal and dignified life to all Syrians. India is not only contributing to the return of normalcy and the rebuilding of Syria S/2020/1055 but has also 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. In that context, we remain supportive of both the Geneva and Astana processes. India remains concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in Yemen.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“India hopes that the temporary truce will be converted into a permanent ceasefire, which can save precious human lives on both sides and create a conducive environment for talks. We welcome the agreements for the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. India has always supported peace and stability in West Asia, which is our extended neighbourhood. The decade-long armed conflict in Syria has claimed more than 400,000 lives, displaced 6.2 million people internally and compelled another 6.3 million people to seek shelter in neighbouring countries. Some 2.5 million children have been deprived of schooling, and 50 per cent of the infrastructure has been destroyed. Surging inflation, a near-halt in economic activities and severe sanctions have accentuated the humanitarian crisis.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“India also appreciates the efforts made by the Secretary-General’s Special Coordinator, Nickolay Mladenov, the Middle East Quartet and other countries in the region to kickstart the stalled negotiations. In that regard, India supports President Mahmoud Abbas’s call for an international conference organized by the Secretary-General to engage all concerned parties in a meaningful peace process. India appreciates the agreement between Fatah and Hamas for the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections and also elections for the Palestinian National Council, which will help fulfil the democratic aspirations of the Palestinian people. Similarly, the truce between Israel and Hamas has eased the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“India has supported the two-State solution as a just and acceptable solution to the conflict. The establishment of a Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel, within mutually agreed borders, should be achieved through negotiations directly by the two parties. Any stalemate could strengthen the hands of extremists and shut the door to cooperation, thereby jeopardizing the security, stability and prosperity of the peoples on both sides and the region. Accordingly, India urges Israel and Palestine to resume direct negotiations at the earliest. The international community is called upon to take concrete steps towards resuming and facilitating those negotiations quickly. India has always welcomed and has actively participated in various international initiatives on the Middle East peace Process.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“I thank the President of the Security Council for having convened this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. It is an unfortunate reality that the interlinked and mutually reinforcing challenges faced by the people of the Middle East have not yet been resolved. Political instability, long-festering conflicts, sectarian divides, the issue of refugees and terrorism continue to plague the region. The coronavirus disease pandemic has only exacerbated the threats posed by those challenges. India wishes to highlight the fact that Palestinian aspirations to a sovereign and independent State are yet to be fulfilled. India has been unwavering in its commitment to the Palestinian cause and remains supportive of a peaceful, negotiated resolution of the Palestinian issue.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source