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Tirumurti

lines on the record: 575
first: 2021-05-27
most recent: 2022-06-23
sittings or episodes: 87
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“We call for immediate de-escalation and for refraining from any further action that could contribute to the worsening of the situation. We call on all parties to exert greater efforts to bridge divergent interests. I would like to underline that the legitimate security interests of all parties should be fully taken into account. India has consistently advocated at the United Nations the need for the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law and with agreements entered into by the parties concerned. I underline once again that more than 20,000 Indian nationals, including students, are located in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas. We are facilitating the return of all Indian nationals, including students, as may be required.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his briefing on the evolving situation in the eastern regions of Ukraine. The Security Council met two days ago and discussed the situation (see S/PV.8970). We called for the urgent de-escalation of tensions and emphasized the need for sustained and focused diplomacy to address all issues concerning the situation. However, we note with regret that the calls of the international community to give time to the recent initiatives undertaken by the parties to diffuse tensions were not heeded. The situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis. We express our deep concern over the developments, which, if not handled carefully, may well undermine the peace and security of the region.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“India has been supportive of international efforts towards achieving a comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict and stands ready to contribute constructively to future efforts.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“We call on the United Nations and the international community, in particular the Middle East Quartet, to prioritize the revival of those negotiations. Let me conclude by reiterating India’s firm and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine question. India’s developmental partnership with the Palestine Authority in its nation-building efforts and financial assistance to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is a reflection of the same. India has always supported a negotiated two-State solution leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side at peace with Israel, taking into consideration the legitimate security concerns of Israel.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“Parties must instead focus on addressing the urgent security and economic challenges, including the precarious financial situation of the Palestinian Authority, and chart a concrete path for discussing key political issues. We reiterate the need for an early resumption of the political course by launching credible negotiations on all final-status issues. India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine based on the internationally agreed framework, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood and Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The absence of such direct talks on key political issues has asymmetric costs for both Israelis and Palestinians and does not augur well for long- term peace.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“We appeal for calm to be maintained in Sheikh Jarrah and encourage parties to exercise restraint. Resolution 2334 (2016) was adopted by the Security Council to reaffirm the international community’s firm commitment to preventing the erosion of the two-State solution. It calls on parties to prevent all acts of violence against civilians and to refrain from provocative acts of incitement and inflammatory rhetoric and stresses that all settlement activities must cease. Any action that unduly alters the status quo on the ground and undercuts the viability of the two-State solution must be eschewed in the larger interests of securing peace and stability.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. I welcome the Permanent Representatives of Palestine and Israel to our meeting. While India welcomes the recent high-level interactions between Israeli and Palestinian authorities, we remain deeply concerned about the recent developments on the ground, in particular the violent attacks against and killing of civilians. We have consistently advocated against all acts of violence. We urge all sides to take immediate steps towards the complete cessation of violence. We are closely following the developments in Sheikh Jarrah, where tensions have risen once again over the potentially illegal eviction of some Palestinian families. Recent provocative actions and statements from both sides, which can quickly reverse the gains made so far, must stop.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“More than 20,000 Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas. The well-being of Indian nationals is of priority to us. In conclusion, we strongly emphasize the vital need for all sides to maintain international peace and security by exercising the utmost restraint and intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that a mutually amicable solution is arrived at as early as possible.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“We need to give space to the recent initiatives undertaken by the parties that seek to diffuse tensions. In that context, we welcome the intense efforts under way, including through the Trilateral Contact Group and in the Normandy format. We need the parties to exert greater efforts to bridge divergent interests. We cannot afford to have a military escalation. As we have emphasized before, the Minsk agreements provide a basis for a negotiated and peaceful settlement. We need greater efforts to find common ground to facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the Minsk agreements, including their key security and political aspects. As we have time and again emphasized, constructive diplomacy is the need of the hour so as to avoid the scaling up of tensions. The safety and security of civilians are essential.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. We have been closely following the evolving developments related to Ukraine, including developments along its eastern border and the related announcement by the Russian Federation. The escalation of tension along Ukraine’s border with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern. Those developments have the potential to undermine the peace and security of the region. We call for restraint on all sides. The immediate priority is the de-escalation of tensions, taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed at securing long-term peace and stability in the region and beyond. We are convinced that the issue can be resolved only through diplomatic dialogue.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“It is our considered view that the issue can be resolved only through diplomatic dialogue. India’s interest is in finding a solution that can provide for the immediate de-escalation of tensions, taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long-term peace and stability in the region and beyond. More than 20,000 Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas. The well-being of Indian nationals is of priority to us. In conclusion, we reiterate our call for the peaceful resolution of the situation by sincere and sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure that the concerns of all sides are amicably resolved through constructive dialogue.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“We also believe that meetings under the Normandy format will further facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the Minsk agreements, including its key security and political aspects. In this context, we welcome the recent meetings of political advisors of the Normandy format countries in Paris and Berlin. We also welcome the unconditional observance of the July 2020 ceasefire, the reaffirmation of the Minsk agreements as the basis of work under the Normandy format and the commitment of all sides to reducing disagreements on the way forward. Any steps that increase tension may best be avoided by all sides in the larger interest of securing international peace and security. Quiet and constructive diplomacy is the need of the hour. India has been in touch with all concerned parties.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo; Special Representative Mikko Kinnunen and Chief Monitor Yaşar Çevik for their comprehensive briefings on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, endorsed unanimously by resolution 2202 (2015). I also welcome Ms. Tetiana Montian to our meeting. We welcome the efforts under way for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, including through the Trilateral Contact Group and under the Normandy format. We believe that the Minsk agreements provide a basis for a negotiated and peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine. Accordingly, we urge all parties to continue to engage through all possible diplomatic channels and keep working towards the full implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2593 (2021) reflects the expectations of the international community that Afghan soil should not be used for sheltering or training terrorists or for planning or financing terrorist acts. The international community needs to take cognizance of the concerns that Central Asian countries have with respect to the developments in Afghanistan. Let me conclude by reiterating our strong support for cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. In the current difficult circumstances caused globally by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the United Nations and its agencies should continue to work closely with regional organizations to ensure resilient supply chains of medicines and vaccines. We believe that this partnership is important to promote global peace and development.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“India’s steps to modernize the infrastructure of the Chabahar port in Iran, which will become an important link in trade and transport communications between the markets of Central and South Asia, has been appreciated by the Central Asian countries. India welcomes the interest of Central Asian countries in utilizing the services of the Chabahar port. The port has now emerged as a commercial transit hub for the region. In the context of United Nations peacekeeping, India also has a co-deployment of Kazakh troops within the Indian battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, reflecting our long-standing partnership. The developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications for the Central Asia region, particularly the possible growth in international terrorism and drug trafficking emanating from Afghan territory.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“On that occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hosted the first-ever India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format on 27 January. The summit was symbolic of the importance attached by the leaders of India and the Central Asian countries to a comprehensive and enduring India-Central Asia partnership. In the spirit of our development partnership with the Central Asian region, India has just offered, inter alia, a $1 billion line of credit for priority development projects. India is also providing grant assistance for the implementation of high-impact community development projects. We have created the India- Central Asia Dialogue platform for strengthening cooperation between India and the Central Asian countries.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Today regional organizations have become more assertive, and Member States have increasingly reposed faith in their actions. That has brought positive synergy to the actions of the United Nations and the Security Council. India notes the ongoing cooperation between the United Nations and the CSTO based on the 2010 Joint Declaration on Cooperation between the United Nations and the CSTO. The United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has also contributed further to the strengthening of cooperation on issues of shared interest and concern, mainly terrorism, violent extremism and drug trafficking. Central Asia is central to India’s vision of an integrated and stable extended neighbourhood. The diplomatic relations between India and Central Asian countries have completed 30 meaningful years.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“We therefore support active engagement between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. The world order that we inherited following the Second World War has seen a complete transformation. Similarly, the threats that Member States were faced with when the United Nations was founded 75 years ago have also changed substantially. Contemporary security challenges such as terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, transnational crime and pandemics transcend physical or political boundaries. To effectively tackle such diverse challenges, we need coordinated and concerted actions across borders. Enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations can therefore be useful in that regard.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations ascribes a special role to regional organizations for dealing with matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security. In fact, Article 52 of the Charter encourages the settlement of disputes through regional arrangements or by regional agencies. Regional and subregional organizations have time and again shown how important their role is in the maintenance of international peace and security. They have an important role in the settlement of disputes, especially in conflict situations. Because of their deep knowledge of local factors and complexities, regional and subregional organizations are uniquely placed to provide better solutions to conflicts in their regions.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, for having organized this meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a special focus on the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). I fondly recall the visit to New Delhi of Deputy Minister Sergey Vershinin a fortnight ago and the meetings with our leadership. I thank Secretary-General António Guterres and CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas for their comprehensive briefings today. I welcome the presence of CSTO member States at today’s meeting. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the CSTO, which is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its establishment this year.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Such a process should fully respect Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We believe that, with effective Yemeni, regional, international and United Nations leadership, a lasting and inclusive political settlement in Yemen is achievable.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“In that context, we appreciate the efforts of Special Envoy Grundberg in reaching out to all the parties to the conflict to get them to the negotiating table to restart the political process. Parties should engage with the Special Envoy unconditionally and constructively. We also encourage the Special Envoy to continue his coordination with countries of the region, as their cooperation is critical in reaching a long-lasting sustainable solution to the Yemeni conflict. Countries in the region with influence on Yemeni parties must also exert sincere efforts to restore peace and order in Yemen, as that is in the shared interests of everyone. Let me conclude by reiterating India’s call for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across Yemen, followed by a robust and inclusive political process.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“International support — political and financial — is essential for their implementation. We once again call on all parties to renounce military confrontation and make concrete efforts towards establishing enduring peace in Yemen. The aspirations of the Yemeni people and their hopes for peace, stability and prosperity should be the focus of those efforts. I reaffirm India’s steadfast commitment to a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process with the goal of achieving an inclusive and peacefully negotiated settlement to the conflict. Quiet and constructive diplomacy is the need of the hour. Actions that fuel tensions and further intensify the conflict must be eschewed by all sides in the greater interest of establishing conducive conditions for a political dialogue.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“In the absence of a political solution to the conflict, the humanitarian aid operations have been a lifeline for millions of Yemenis. We are worried that those aid operations are now at risk due to severe funding shortfalls. Yemeni women and children are bearing the brunt of the closure or scaling down of major United Nations aid programmes. We hope that donor funding will be enhanced to support the 2022 United Nations humanitarian response plan for Yemen. A sustainable solution to the unfolding humanitarian crisis lies in concrete short-term and long-term economic measures that benefit the people of Yemen. The economic framework for Yemen of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs identifies such measures, and it needs immediate implementation.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“I reiterate the Council’s unanimous call for the urgent release of the crew members of the vessel Rwabee, whose onboard crew includes seven Indians. They continue to be detained unlawfully. Regular access to them, as well as updates on their condition, must be ensured by Ansar Allah, until their release. The assumption of duties by Major General Michael Beary as the Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement is timely. We hope that his extensive engagement with all parties in recent weeks will result in the reactivation of the Redeployment Coordination Committee and its joint mechanisms to implement the Hodeidah Agreement. The disruption of key pillars of Yemen’s economy has also contributed to the worsening of the economic and humanitarian crises in the country.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“The deliberate escalation of the conflict outside of Yemen’s borders and the heightened provocative rhetoric by Ansar Allah is deplorable. Instead of moving towards a solution to the conflict, such actions by Ansar Allah only exacerbate it. The conflict has also spilled over to the maritime domain. The recent report of the 2140 Panel of Experts documents various attacks and dangerous approaches towards shipping and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Gulf of Oman emanating from Yemen. We are also witnessing arbitrary seizures and the detention of shipping vessels. India is deeply worried by that trend, which threatens not only the safe passage of commercial vessels but also maritime security in the region.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“It is our considered view that the conflict can be resolved only through dialogue and not on the battlefield. It is also of serious concern to us that Yemen’s conflict is creating ripple effects on security and stability in the entire Gulf region. Approximately 9 million Indians live and work in the Gulf region, and their well-being and safety is of paramount importance to us. We strongly condemn the continued cross-border missile and drone attacks into the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in the deaths of and injuries to innocent civilians, including Indian nationals. Two Indian nationals died in the attack on the United Arab Emirates on 17 January, while on 10 February one Indian was injured in the attack on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary General Martin Griffiths for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Ferit Hoxha, the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), for his briefing on the activities of the Committee. India attaches great importance to the work of the Committee and to the work of the Panel of Experts supporting it, and we look forward to the renewal of the mandate of the Committee and the Panel. India has been closely following the fast-paced developments in Yemen with deep concern. The number of fatalities is mounting, and the escalation of the conflict is jeopardizing the chances of a ceasefire. I reiterate India’s consistent call for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict, followed by a nationwide ceasefire.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“As Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, India will work closely with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and CTED and continue to take up this issue with all stakeholders so that a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and its perpetrators becomes the norm of the international counter-terrorism discourse.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“Terrorists are terrorists. There can be no distinguishing between good and bad terrorists. Third, do not place blocks and holds on listing requests without reason. Fourth, discourage exclusivist thinking against false priorities. Fifth, enlist and delist objectively, not based on political or religious considerations. Sixth, recognize the linkage to organized crime. Seventh, support and strengthen the Financial Action Task Force. Eighth, provide greater funding to United Nations counter-terrorism.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“I would like to mention that resolution 1566 (2004) notes, in paragraph 3, that terrorist acts are “under no circumstances justifiable by considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or other similar nature”. The resolution further underlines, in its eighth preambular paragraph, that acts of terrorism “seriously impair the enjoyment of human rights and threaten the social and economic development of all States”. It is essential that we keep that in mind as we look to further strengthen our counter-terrorism architecture. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate here in the Chamber the eight-point action plan of India’s Minister of External Affairs, Mr. Jaishankar. First, summon political will. Do not justify terrorism. And do not glorify terrorists. Second, there can be no double standards.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“We recently witnessed terror attacks through the use of drones in our neighbourhood, and now in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which have been strongly condemned by the Security Council. Recent resolution 2617 (2021) takes note of this threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems. We need to work together to develop appropriate solutions and evolve global standards to address those threats. Terrorism impacts everyone, regardless of place or origin. Unfortunately, it took us decades and the 11 September attacks for us to move from a flawed mindset of treating terrorism based on motivations behind terror attacks.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“We commend all those efforts, including that of the Southern African Development Community in Mozambique, the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad basin and the Group of Five for the Sahel in the five Sahel countries. Those efforts should be supported by the international community and the United Nations without any caveats. Today the terrorist use of information and communications technologies, social media and emerging technologies, such as new digital payment methods, encrypted messaging services, cryptocurrencies, crowd-funding platforms, unmanned aircraft systems and so forth, pose a dynamic threat for which most Member States do not have adequate response capabilities. Global expert bodies, such as the Financial Action Task Force, have been raising serious concerns about terrorist financing.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The sign of the re-emergence of ISIL Da’esh in Syria and Iraq calls for urgent action by the international community. We reiterate that terrorists can neither be defeated by forming alliances with non-sovereign entities, nor while pursuing national political agendas. We need to support regional Member States in the implementation of their measures against terrorists and United Nations-designated terrorist groups. In Africa, it is becoming increasingly evident that terrorist groups with linkages to ISIL and Al-Qaida are gaining in strength. They have targeted and killed civilians, especially women and children, security forces and United Nations peacekeepers. It is heartening to note that countries affected by those terrorist groups are taking measures, both on their own and collectively, to counter their threat.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“It is essential that we do not lose sight of the ease with which the proscribed Haqqani Network, with support from its patron State, has worked along with prominent terrorist organizations, such as Al-Qaida, ISIL-K and so forth in South Asia. We have been reiterating the close links between proscribed terrorist entities under the resolution 1267 (1999) sanctions regime, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and other terrorist groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed. However, in spite of repeatedly flagging those concerns, the Secretary-General’s report has failed to take notice of those linkages. We hope that, in future iterations of such a report, inputs from all Member States will be treated on an equal footing and that an evidence-based and credible yardstick will be applied by its authors.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The report of the Secretary- General also highlights a near doubling of strength of ISIL-Khorasan (ISIL-K), following the Taliban’s release of several thousand individuals from prison. In his twelfth report (S/2021/98), the Secretary- General highlighted that Shihab al-Muhajir, the leader of ISIL-K, as having maintained familial ties to the proscribed Haqqani Network as well. The report of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities recognizes the continuation of the links among the Taliban, especially through the Haqqani Network, and Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups in our neighbourhood.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The current report of the Secretary-General raises serious concerns of ISIL continued attempts to revive itself in its core zone, as well as expanding and strengthening its affiliates in several countries of Asia and Africa. This is a matter of grave concern. We have been consistently highlighting the threat of terrorism in our neighbourhood. These security fears have been further exacerbated by the changed political situation in Afghanistan. The report (see S/2022/83) of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team is concerning, as it highlights that Afghanistan has the potential to become a safe haven for Al-Qaida and a number of terrorist groups.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“As a country that has long borne the brunt of cross-border terrorism, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and the 2016 Pathankot terror attack, with victims of both those dastardly acts yet to get justice, India is acutely aware of the human cost of terrorism and remains fully committed to bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. We reiterate our firm belief that terrorism in one part of the world is a threat to the peace and security of the entire world. Therefore, while condemning such attacks, our response should be unified and unequivocal. We should not forget the fact that, even 20 years after the 11 September attacks, we have leaders who, without any remorse, continue to defend Osama bin Laden as a martyr.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Acting Executive Director of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) Chen for their briefings on the fourteenth report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/63) on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Da’esh, to international peace and security. At the outset, I express my heartfelt condolences to all the families who lost loved ones in recent terror attacks in Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“They cannot become an end in themselves and therefore should not remain in perpetuity. We need to review the sanctions regimes regularly and terminate them as soon as the objective has been achieved. Towards that end, we need to set realistic and objective goals and ensure that civilians are protected from the unintended consequences of sanctions measures. In that regard, we are ready to work constructively with all other Members. The recommendations made by the Informal Working Group of the Security Council on General Issues of Sanctions in 2006 could be a good starting point for a renewed deliberations in the Council.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Sixthly, the sanctions committees continue to face significant challenges in overseeing the sanctions measures related to technical violations of the arms embargo, objections by humanitarian partners to the reporting requirement, questions about the working of the Panel of Experts, and, in some cases, non-cooperation by Member States. The Chairs of the sanctions committees need to play a more proactive role in addressing those challenges. To that end, it is imperative that the archaic and opaque working methods of subsidiary bodies of the Council become open, transparent and credible. In conclusion, it is our considered submission that sanctions regimes are simply a means to an end, that of the larger goal of maintaining international peace and security.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“There have been examples of terrorist groups taking full advantage of humanitarian carveouts, making a mockery of sanctions regimes, including that of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. There have also been several cases of terrorist groups in our neighbourhood, including those listed by the Council, rebranding themselves as humanitarian organizations to evade those sanctions. Those terrorist organizations use the umbrella of the humanitarian space to raise funds, recruit fighters and even use human shields. Under the guise of the humanitarian cover provided by such exemptions, those terrorist groups continue to expand their terrorist activities in the region and beyond. Due diligence is therefore an absolute must.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, regarding the lifting of targeted measures such as arms embargoes and assets freezes, the Council needs to prescribe realistic and achievable benchmarks to encourage Member States to take steps in the right direction. We have seen that some of the benchmarks prescribed for conflict-ridden developing countries are even higher that what some developed countries have achieved. That is uncalled for. Fifthly, it is imperative that sanctions not impede legitimate humanitarian requirements. However, it is important to exercise due diligence while providing humanitarian carveouts, especially in cases where terrorism finds safe haven.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, every effort should be made to reduce the negative impact of such measures on the population of the receiving State. In the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, that becomes all the more important. It is also necessary to ensure that the legitimate trade and economic activities of the concerned State and its regional partners are not impacted adversely. It is therefore important for the Security Council to fully consult all key countries of the region before considering any such measures, because more often than not the impact of sanctions is felt not just by the country concerned but by the entire region.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“First, sanctions should always be used as an instrument of last resort after having exhausted all other options and in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter and should not be violative of principles of international law. The Security Council should remain respectful of the regional approach adopted by countries, and, in collaboration with regional organizations, address challenges related to peace and security before considering the issuance of such sanctions. Secondly, there should be a clear end goal for such sanctions, and they should not remain perpetually as millstones around the necks of countries. As such, a clear timeline and criteria for their phased withdrawal should be ideally spelt out from the inception stage itself.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Of late, the unintended consequences of sanctions measures, including humanitarian consequences, are being increasingly emphasized by Member States and other stakeholders. The Secretary-General has reiterated more than once that sanctions have exacerbated suffering in countries confronting armed conflict. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has also referred to those concerns. The unprecedented impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has also added to the miseries of the population in countries faced with sanctions. There is therefore an urgent need to credibly address those concerns to ease the sufferings of the people. In that regard, my delegation would like to flag the following six observations.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“The sanctions regimes have served well in our fight against terrorism, preventive-diplomacy efforts, assisting Member States in implementing peace agreements and against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. However, sanctions regimes must not be an end in themselves. In their implementation, the sanctions regimes must ensure that they have the intended impact and do not further exacerbate the suffering of the populations at the receiving end. As such, it is necessary to keep those regimes under constant review so that they keep pace with the changing situation on the ground. Sanctions measures should therefore be neutral in nature and should not become political instruments of the powerful few.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“As per the Charter of the United Nations, the maintenance of international peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council, which has to act on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations in the discharge of its duties. Emanating from that responsibility, the Council imposes measures to maintain or restore international peace and security. Those measures are required to be provisional in nature and not permanent. The Council has since been imposing non-military prohibitions and restrictions on Member States. So far, the Council has established multiple sanctions regimes, including the ongoing 14.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me begin by congratulating the Russian Federation on its presidency for this month, for which we convey our full support. I commend Norway on a very successful presidency. I thank the Russian delegation for having organized this debate on such an important topic as sanctions and their humanitarian and unintended consequences. I also thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, and the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, for their briefings. In addition, I welcome the presence of countries under rule 37.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“More than 20,000 Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas. The well-being of Indian nationals is of priority to us. I reiterate our call for the peaceful resolution of the situation by sincere and sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure that the concerns of all sides are resolved through constructive dialogue.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source