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1. “We launched a connectivity partnership to enhance connectivity in conformity with international norms and rules of law and respect for international commitments. We also agreed to intensify our economic engagements, including by resuming negotiations on trade and investment agreements and working together on World Trade Organization reforms. India’s partnership with the EU manifests itself in cooperation towards tackling current global issues, such as COVID-19, climate change and terrorism and strengthening multilateral institutions. India remains committed to working with the EU in that endeavour.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

2. “India and the EU share a common perspective on many regional and global issues, including a shared commitment to promoting an international rules-based order based on reformed and effective multilateralism. India’s desire to work constructively with the EU is reflected in the newly-instituted dialogues on maritime security as well as climate change. India welcomes the EU’s recently-announced strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and looks forward to greater cooperation to ensure a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo- Pacific, premised upon respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all States. India and the EU recently concluded a successful leaders’ meeting in May.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

3. “Fifthly, we note the significant financial contribution of the EU member States to the United Nations peacekeeping budget and voluntary contributions to United Nations programmes. The contribution of the EU to the progress of the global discourse on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals has been noteworthy, and we will continue to work closely to find a balanced approach to implement such ends. The India-EU strategic partnership is guided by our shared interests, principles and values of democracy, pluralism, freedom and respect for the rule of law and human rights. India and the EU have a common interest in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development in a multipolar world. We believe that India’s relations with Europe and the EU are a force for good globally.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

4. “Thirdly, in the current difficult circumstances caused globally by the pandemic, the multilateral mechanisms need to work with regional organizations to ensure resilient medical supply chains, vaccines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The EU can be an important player in that direction and help global recovery. Fourthly, the EU has an important role to play in our continued fight against terrorism and other new and emerging threats. In that regard, I would like the EU to give due consideration to the eight-point action plan on counter-terrorism proposed by India’s External Affairs Minister on 11 January while addressing the Security Council (S/2021/48, annex 5).”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

5. “As the world continues to be confronted with peace and security challenges, exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic situation, there is merit in strengthening partnerships and enhancing linkages between the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the EU. In that context, I have the following five observations to make. First, the EU has broken new ground in developing effective tools for conflict prevention, peacebuilding, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. We believe that the EU has an important role to play in tackling global challenges, with the United Nations at the core of multilateral efforts. Secondly, the EU continues to have an important role to play in a reformed United Nations-centred multilateral system, and we expect the EU to firmly support ongoing reform efforts.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

6. “Its complementary efforts towards conflict resolution and in addressing security challenges, including terrorism, have contributed positively to the efforts of the United Nations in Africa. The EU is also extending support to bilateral and regional initiatives, including to the Group of Five for the Sahel and the EU Military Training Missions in Central African Republic and Mali. The EU should continue to augment national efforts to address security-related challenges and maintain a balance in priorities in the context of recovery and peacebuilding in Africa. The EU-African Union partnership should focus on finding African solutions to African problems.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

7. “Cooperation between the United Nations and the EU has addressed issues not only limited to Europe, but also in many theatres of conflict across continents. In the Balkans, the EU is at the forefront of efforts aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, stability, freedom and economic prosperity. On several occasions, the EU has brought together important stakeholders in situations of conflict by strongly supporting donor conferences and charting peace plans. The key role of the EU, as a member of the Quartet, in the Middle East peace process is acknowledged, as is its role in preserving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran. The role of the EU has been growing in Africa as well.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

8. “Let me begin by thanking High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, for his briefing. Mr. Borrell Fontelles is a strong advocate of the India-European Union Strategic Partnership. I join others in extending a warm welcome to the Security Council to him. The United Nations and the project of the European Union (EU) have a common origin, both having been founded after the Second World War. The driving principles and values of both organizations are similar. Today the EU is a natural partner of the United Nations in addressing global peace and security challenges, as well as advancing development efforts. We therefore welcome today’s briefing.”

   2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

9. “We will continue to engage closely with Central Africa and be steadfast in our support for lasting peace and prosperity in the region.”

   2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

10. “We commend the positive and proactive role played by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in addressing the challenges faced by the region. We also welcome the adoption of the UNOCA- ECCAS joint strategic plan for 2021-2025 and look forward to its implementation. India has excellent bilateral relations with countries in Central Africa. In recent years, India has opened diplomatic missions in the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Sao Tomé and Principe and will very shortly do so in Chad. India has extended development cooperation by way of soft loans of $2 billion for projects in agriculture, transport, power and water supply. India has also extended relief under the Debt Service Suspension Initiative of the Group of 20 to Central African countries.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

11. “The International Maritime Bureau recorded a rise in piracy and armed robbery in 2020, with approximately 95 per cent of global kidnappings reported from within Gulf of Guinea waters, compared to 90 per cent in the same period in 2019. In recent years, acts of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea have increased and Indian sailors have been most affected. There is an urgent need to increase surveillance for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, through increased international collaboration. Several countries of the region are facing a difficult humanitarian situation owing to the ongoing conflicts. The economic impact of the pandemic has also added an additional burden on the economies. We hope the international community will continue to support the efforts of the countries to alleviate the humanitarian situation.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

12. “The worsening security situation, due to increasing terror activities of Boko Haram in Cameroon and Chad, remains a cause for serious concern. We strongly condemn these attacks and the killing of innocent civilians by Boko Haram. There is an urgent need to ensure an integrated and multi-country approach to addressing the terrorist threat presented by Boko Haram. The countries of the region need to urgently finalize the Regional Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience Strategy for Areas Affected by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin Region and to start implementing territorial action plans. Needless to add, the countries in the region should continue to keep the pressure on the Lord’s Resistance Army. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is a matter of concern.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

13. “The security situation in the Central African Republic remains fragile, as is evident from last week’s clashes at a check post near the Chadian border, which resulted in the tragic killings of nine security personnel. We hope that both sides will work towards de-escalation. Recent incidents, including the restriction of movement, search, arrest, attempted assault and the intimidation of personnel of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and United Nations personnel in the Central African Republic are of serious concern. These incidents have put the safety and security of the peacekeepers in jeopardy. It is also important to ensure strict compliance with the status of forces agreement.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

14. “We take note of the expectations expressed by the African Union Peace and Security Council in its communiqué of 20 May on developments in Chad. We hope that the transition to democratic rule will take place within the 18-month period, and that the transitional military council will adhere to the commitments made. We welcome the efforts of the African Union in supporting the transition process in Chad. The Council will be deliberating on the situation in the Central African Republic in detail next week. Therefore, I will restrict my comments to underscore the urgent need for concrete action on the part of all stakeholders, including the Government, towards implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

15. “While there may be reservations in some quarters about the way elections were conducted, we believe that the holding of timely elections is fundamental to democracy. India welcomes these positive developments and congratulates the people and the leadership of these countries on reaffirming their faith in democracy and on their commitment to sustainable peace and development. At the same time, we recognize that there exist forces inimical to this positive trend and that reconciliation and national dialogue may be required in some cases. There is a need to ensure greater political legitimacy and inclusivity in governance and decision-making. We remain hopeful that political stakeholders will continue to respect due process and that the decisions of the constitutional bodies and institutions will be honoured.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

16. “Allow me to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General François Fall for his briefing on the recent developments concerning the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the situation in the Lake Chad basin region. We deeply appreciate his contribution. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/517) and today’s briefing have detailed the progress made by countries of the region on the political, security and humanitarian fronts. My remarks today broadly cover these three points. The holding of elections in the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Gabon and the Republic of Congo reflects the positive trend of democracy taking root in the region. We are cognizant of the complex challenges that the African countries face in holding elections.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

17. “We reiterate our support for the United Nations-led efforts to find an expeditious resolution to the decade-long conflict in Syria.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

18. “It is deeply concerning that the involvement of external actors in Syria has given a fillip to the growth of terrorism in the country and in the region. We are concerned at the frequent reports of the resurgence of terrorist groups in the region. The international community cannot afford to ignore terrorist activities in Syria and the region. 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 note the results of the recent presidential elections in Syria, which fall within their sovereign purview.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

19. “We encourage Syria to continue its cooperation with the OPCW to resolve pending issues, and we hope that the next round of Declaration Assessment Team- related consultations will take place soon. India has been cautioning 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 (S/2021/419) refers to the repeated successful deployments of chemical weapons by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) against civilian populations between 2014 and 2016. That is a cause for serious concern and needs to be fully recognized and acted upon, given that the core area of operations of ISIL has been both Syria and Iraq.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

20. “India attaches high importance to the Chemical Weapons Convention and stands for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation. It is important to maintain the credibility and integrity of the Convention. Further, India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. India has consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective, following scrupulously the provisions and procedures embedded in the Convention, and in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility entrusted to it to establish facts and reach evidence-based conclusions. We again ask and expect the OPCW to follow those parameters scrupulously.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

21. “Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu and the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Fernando Arias, for the briefings. We have noted the contents of the latest report of the Director-General of the OPCW on the progress made in the elimination of the Syrian Chemical Weapons programme, published on 28 May (see S/2021/514). The report highlights the outstanding issues in the implementation of Syria’s declaration and destruction obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention as well as the possible use of chemical weapons. India views the Chemical Weapons Convention as a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument which serves as a model for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

22. “Even as we focus on the immediate situation, we must underline the need for resuming dialogue between Israel and Palestine for a two-State solution. The absence of direct and meaningful negotiations between the two parties has only widened the trust deficit, which, in turn, increases the chances for similar escalations in future. As the rehabilitation efforts continue, it is important for the international community and the Middle East Quartet, in particular, to exert all efforts to resume these direct negotiations. We firmly believe that only a two-State solution achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues will deliver an enduring peace that the peoples of Israel and Palestine desire and deserve.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

23. “The immediate delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza, and ensuring the smooth flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza through verified channels are matters of importance. For our part, India continues to provide developmental and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian Authority both bilaterally and through contributions to United Nations-led mechanisms. India has always supported UNRWA’s strong role in human development and humanitarian services. Rehabilitation and reconstruction will now form an important aspect of the international community’s efforts in Gaza, and these must be prioritized. The Palestinian Authority should continue to be the fulcrum for such assistance to ensure the well-being and interests of all Palestinians.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

24. “We welcome the announcement of the ceasefire and recognize the important role of the international community, members of the Middle East Quartet, and countries of the region, in facilitating the ceasefire and in continuing their efforts towards peacebuilding. The ceasefire has arrested the sharp deterioration of the security situation and restored relative calm. However, the situation continues to be fragile. We reiterate our call for all parties to observe maximum restraint and avoid acts of violence, provocation, incitement and destruction. The latest cycle of violence has resulted in loss of precious human lives, including that of an Indian national. We extend our deep condolences to all the affected families.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

25. “I thank Tor Wennesland, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner- General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and Mr. Rashid Khalidi for their briefings. The situation in East Jerusalem and other Palestinian territories has been the focus of the Security Council in the last two weeks. During these Council meetings, India expressed her deep concern over violence in the old city of Jerusalem, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, and over the possible evictions in the Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem, an area which is part of an arrangement facilitated by the United Nations. We also underlined the need to respect the historic status quo in Jerusalem.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source