YouSaid · the spoken record

Tirumurti

lines on the record: 575
first: 2021-05-27
most recent: 2022-06-23
sittings or episodes: 87
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“At the same time, we also note from the briefing of the Special Envoy that challenges remain, including impediments to the holding of elections in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner. The involvement of external forces in the internal affairs of Libya has negatively impacted the progress on the political track, and terrorist forces have been raising their heads once again in Libya. Continued violations of the arms embargo are equally alarming, as repeatedly reported by the Panel of Experts. As Libya embarks on its journey towards peace and stability, it is incumbent upon the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to continue to provide the necessary support to the country so that the political progress achieved in the country is not whittled away.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the outcomes of the Paris International Conference for Libya, including its commitment to the success of the Libyan political process and to the full implementation of the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement, and look forward to the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 December. The security scenario also calls for optimism from the international community. We have noted the 8 October agreement on the 5+5 Joint Military Commission action plan for the departure of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libyan territory, and subsequent developments in that regard, including meetings conducted with representatives of Chad, the Niger and the Sudan with regard to the implementation of the action plan.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Envoy for Libya, for his briefing and to wish him all the best in his future endeavours. I also thank Ms. Lamees Bensaad, member of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, for her insightful remarks. I also welcome the presence of our colleague the Permanent Representative of Libya. We are approaching the date of 24 December, which was set by the Libyan people for presidential and parliamentary elections. That was an objective that was endorsed subsequently by the Security Council. There is a sense of cautious hope that the political momentum will be sustained towards holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in a free, fair, inclusive and credible manner exactly one month from now.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The first notification was received within the previous reporting period, but after the text of my previous report had already been shared among the Committee members. On 22 November, the Panel of Experts on Libya submitted to the Committee its interim report pursuant to paragraph 13 of resolution 2571 (2021). The discussion of the report will take place on 1 December. Lastly, during the reporting period, the Committee received four implementation reports — from Belgium, Monaco, Switzerland and Thailand. I would like to recall that the primary responsibility to implement sanction measures rests with Member States. The Committee is committed to facilitating the implementation of those measures and seeks to contribute to the promotion of peace and stability in Libya.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, no negative decision was taken by the Committee in relation to an exemption notification submitted by the United Kingdom, also invoking paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011). The Committee also received a letter from Libya transmitting a communication from the Libyan Investment Authority, a listed entity, to which the Committee responded. With regard to the travel ban, the Committee approved one request for exemption, invoking paragraph 16 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011), submitted by Libya on behalf of Mr. Abu Zayd Umar Dorda. The Committee also received two travel notifications from Ms. Aisha Al-Qadhafi and Ms. Safia Farkash Al-Barassi, respectively, under a travel exemption granted previously for unlimited travel within a six- month period for humanitarian purposes.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“With respect to the sanctions list, the Committee also received a second communication from the delisting focal point established pursuant to resolution 1730 (2006), in connection with the submission of a delisting request by an individual. The focal point process is still ongoing. With regard to the arms embargo, the Committee received a notification from Tunisia concerning the transfer of light weapons and non-lethal equipment for diplomatic protection. The Committee also received two vessel inspection reports from the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI. In connection with the assets freeze, the Committee received additional information from Switzerland on an exemption notification submitted previously pursuant to paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011), to which the Committee responded.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by the same resolution. The report covers the period from 11 September to 24 November, during which time the Committee concluded its work using the silence procedure. At the outset, I would like to note that, on 25 October, the Committee included an additional individual on its sanctions list as subjected to the travel ban and assets freeze measures: Mr. Osama Al Kuni Ibrahim, the de facto manager of the Al-Nasr Detention Centre in Zawiyah, Libya, was listed for engaging in, or providing support to, acts that meet the sanctions designation criteria.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Resolution 2596 (2021) requires the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on strategic and operational recommendations for the mandate of UNAMA, in the light of recent political, security and social developments. We believe that this report should contain holistic recommendations from a strategic perspective. When the Council decides on the future of the UNAMA mandate in March 2022, its focus needs to be centred on the welfare, well-being and expectations of the Afghan people.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“In that context, India recently held on 10 November the third Regional Security Dialogue of national security advisors on Afghanistan, together with the participation of regional partners. The Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan, adopted at the meeting, reflects the much-needed regional consensus on Afghanistan. The international community and key stakeholders, including from Afghanistan, have welcomed the Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan. India calls for an inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan that will represent all sections of Afghan society. A broad-based, inclusive and representative formation would gain greater international acceptability and legitimacy. Today it is more necessary than ever that the international community speak with one voice on Afghanistan.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Resolution 2593 (2021) also lays down the expectations of the international community in terms of an inclusive, negotiated political settlement with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and minorities and diverse political-ethnic groups in the country; the importance of upholding human rights including those of women, children and minorities; and the requirement to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. One of our immediate priorities is to evacuate stranded people, as well as to ensure their free movement so that they are allowed to travel in and out of Afghanistan. The situation in Afghanistan continues to be a cause of pressing concern. As its immediate neighbour and a long-standing friend of its people, the current situation has direct implications for India.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Resolution 2593 (2021) clearly sets out boundaries outlining the international community’s expectations on a range of critical and immediate issues. The resolution lays down the requirements in terms of the fight against terrorism, where it has noted the commitment of the Taliban to not allow the use of Afghan territory for terrorism, including on the part of terrorists and terrorist groups designated under resolution 1267 (1999).”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“We call on the international community and countries of the region to come together, rising above partisan interests. As Afghanistan’s largest regional development partner, India is willing to coordinate with other stakeholders to work towards enabling the expeditious provision of much-needed assistance to the people of Afghanistan. Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan and to the region. In fact, the Security Council itself has come together, on several occasions since August, to pronounce itself in one voice with respect to the places of religious worship, including those used by religious and ethnic minorities, and other public places such as hospitals, that have been targeted by terrorists.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“India is once again ready to deliver urgent humanitarian aid consisting of food grains and medicines to the people of Afghanistan. India remains steadfast in its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. In that context, India has supported the call of the international community that access to humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan should be direct and without any hindrance. Humanitarian assistance should be based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and disbursement of the aid should be non-discriminatory and accessible to all, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or political belief. In particular, the assistance should reach the most vulnerable first, including women, children and minorities.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Over the past two decades, India has contributed significantly to the development of Afghanistan. Indian development projects have been undertaken in every critical area of socioeconomic development, including power, water supply, road connectivity, health care, education, agriculture and capacity-building. Even as we speak, India continues to grant educational scholarships to thousands of Afghan men and women to continue their education in India. India has undertaken more than 500 development projects covering all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. We have also extended humanitarian assistance through the delivery of 75,000 metric tons of wheat, as well as essential medical supplies and coronavirus disease pandemic vaccines to Afghanistan last year.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative Deborah Lyons for her briefing. I would like to express in particular my delegation’s appreciation for the work that is being done by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in these challenging times. I also thank Ms. Freshta Karim for her insights. Afghanistan has already seen much bloodshed and violence in recent years. We have also heard from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General today about the dire situation in Afghanistan. Furthermore, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, more than half of Afghanistan’s population is facing crisis or emergency levels of acute food insecurity, and urgent humanitarian assistance is required to meet the basic food needs of the people.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Allow me to conclude by quoting an eminent philosopher, Swami Vivekananda: “There is no chance for the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is not possible for a bird to fly on one wing.””
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“In recognition of her service, she was awarded the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for 2019. It is important that the United Nations be actively focused on issues related to the role of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding. That is especially important in the context of Afghanistan. As affirmed in resolution 2593 (2021), we hope that women’s rights will be fully protected and their voice duly reflected in shaping Afghanistan’s future. India stands ready to engage with all its partners to work towards ensuring the meaningful participation of women and the mainstreaming of women and peace and security considerations for building inclusive, peaceful and resilient societies.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Today, a female engagement team from India is deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of the rapidly deployable battalion in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have also pledged a women formed police unit under the Peacekeeping Readiness Capability System. Indian peacekeepers are playing an important mentoring role to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Major Suman Gawani, an Indian woman peacekeeper deployed earlier with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, mentored over 230 United Nations military observers and ensured the presence of women military observers in each of the Mission’s team sites. She also trained the South Sudanese Government forces and helped them launch their action plan to prevent conflict-related sexual violence.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“The Prime Minister of India himself joined the circle of leadership on the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations operations. In 2007, India created history by deploying the first- ever all-female formed police unit (FPU) for United Nations peacekeeping in Liberia. That unit served in Liberia for a decade, and through its work served as an example of how the deployment of more female uniformed personnel can help the United Nation in its efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse. During the farewell of the Indian FPU, the then President of Liberia underlined the contribution of the force to “inspiring Liberian women, imparting in them the spirit of professionalism and encouraging them to join operations that protect the nation”.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“India has been an active participant in the deliberations on issues focusing on women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming at various United Nations bodies. During the past two decades, the normative frameworks on women and peace and security, including the Declaration of Shared Commitments on Peacekeeping Operations and the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy, have been considerably strengthened. India fully supports the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. India was the first country to contribute to the Secretary-General’s Trust Fund in Support of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and also signed the voluntary compact on preventing and addressing sexual exploitation and abuse with the Secretary- General in 2017.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“We need to look not only at the political empowerment of women, but also at their socioeconomic empowerment. That involves a complex set of governance-related issues, which need to be addressed in a holistic manner. For example, a growing digital divide can potentially alienate women from the mainstream. Keeping that in mind, India has not only undertaken numerous citizen-centric digital initiatives, but has also focused those services towards women to minimize the gender divide in digital India. We have opened online bank accounts for 430 million people, of which more than 55 per cent account-holders are women. During the coronavirus disease pandemic, that initiative has helped in direct benefit transfers to nearly 200 million women.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Therefore, when we discuss the role of women in decision-making bodies, particularly in multilateral institutions, we should first understand that this is a global issue and not just a matter for developing countries alone. India has moved from women’s development to women-led development. The Constitution of India ensures the participation of women in local self- government by mandating the reservation of 33 per cent of the total number of seats for women. To ensure parity, 20 Indian states have made provisions for the reservation of 50 per cent of the total number of seats for women. Today in India, more than 1.3 million elected women representatives lead in the formulation and implementation of public policies at the grass-roots level. We even have all women panchayats at the grass- roots leadership level.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Along with her, several other Indian women leaders contributed immensely to the United Nations in its formative years, shaping the discourse on human rights and gender equality. They included Hansa Jivraj Mehta, Begum Shareefa Hamid Ali and Lakshmi Menon. As India was in the process of institution-building at home, those women leaders brought their unique experience and perspective to the process of global norm-building at the United Nations. That tradition has continued to this day, with stellar contributions being made by Indian women to the United Nations. It is also not a coincidence that all the women Presidents of the General Assembly have been from the developing world. The first woman Prime Minister in the world was also from South Asia.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“We thank Kenya for convening the open debate on this very important issue. We thank the Secretary-General for his insights. I also thank Executive Director Sima Bahous, African Union Special Envoy Bineta Diop, and Ms. Celia Umenza Velasco for their briefings. One of the most important indicators for strengthening the roots of democracy, pluralism and fundamental rights is the extent to which women are included in the institutions of governance. Greater involvement by women in higher echelons of decision-making considerably strengthens governance, more so in post-conflict situations. The very first woman to occupy the Office of the President of the General Assembly was from India — Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“We have collaborated through expert exchanges and training and capacity-building programmes, and have enhanced support for post- conflict reconstruction in the region. India is cognizant of the importance of peace and security in the region’s development, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The abundance of natural resources in the region should provide an immediate solution. Unfortunately much more remains to be done in that regard. The Great Lakes region is at the cusp of a potential transformation. The countries of the region are making sustained and determined efforts to overcome these challenges and need steady support from the international community. The international community and the United Nations need to work with them in line with their national priorities. India has close bilateral relationships with all countries in the Great Lakes region. A key driver of those relationships is the people-to-people contact that has existed for many years, with a large Indian diaspora in the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The effective implementation of the ICGLR Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources, which includes a regional certification mechanism for minerals, must be supported and expanded. In that regard, we welcome the high-level regional workshop on natural resources, held recently in Khartoum. Institution-building and regulatory compliance need to be emphasized and pursued at the local and regional levels. That is how international partners and the United Nations can support ICGLR efforts. It may be difficult to discuss investment and participation of the private sector and international financial institutions in the mining and extraction sector without addressing these fundamental issues. Lastly, an overarching element related to this discussion is livelihood.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire by the Government of the Central African Republic and look forward to an inclusive process. We particularly commend the persistent role played by the ICGLR, under the chairmanship of President of Angola, in shaping a positive outlook in the Central African Republic through its mini-summits — which serves as a useful model for regional mediation efforts. The illicit exploitation, trafficking and trade of natural resources have contributed to armed conflict in many parts of the resource-rich Great Lakes region. We believe that existing systems and efforts at the regional level need be strengthened further in order to address the issue.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation and resettlement (DDRRR) of former combatants have delivered mixed results so far. Slow movement on that front can demoralize and disincentivize prospective combatants. Therefore, the implementation of DDRRR programmes need to be expedited. In that context, we welcome the efforts of the Contact and Coordination Group, under the PSC Framework, to identify and implement non-military measures in order to address the problem of armed groups. The DDRRR process presupposes a political understanding or agreement between State authorities and armed groups, which in turn depends on the level of trust and confidence. The door for inclusive dialogue in a spirit of reconciliation must always be kept open.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The porous international border in the region remains a major impediment in combating the armed groups. It is well known that illegally exploited natural resources are traded across borders, and weapons are brought in exchange. Given the nature of the problem, security cooperation between countries is important. In that regard, we welcome high-level regional diplomacy and the reinvigoration of bilateral mechanisms to strengthen border control, as well as the sharing of information and intelligence and the development of border infrastructure. We also note the progress in the ICGLR’s Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism and look forward to the convening of the tenth Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“First, threats from armed groups remains the main cause of insecurity in many countries of the region, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Terrorist groups have also begun exploiting the vulnerability of armed groups. This issue requires the serious consideration of the international community. We believe that it can be addressed only through the extension of effective State authority and institutions promoting the rule of law. Towards that end, the strengthening of security and police forces remains critical. The onus lies predominantly with the concerned Member State that bears the fundamental responsibility to protect its citizens. The international community and the United Nations should continue assisting the efforts of these countries to address the security challenges.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The leaders have pursued the path of dialogue and have been instrumental in strengthening bilateral relations. That is evident in the purposeful engagements among the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. The African Union Peace and Security Council has also decided to remove Burundi from its agenda, reflecting the improved situation. The regional and subregional organizations have also held several important meetings, including the ICGLR summit and the Southern African Development Community summit. We welcome these developments. While political stability is a necessary condition to address common challenges, the interlinkages of security and socioeconomic factors cutting across the region need a sustained and well-coordinated approach. In that regard, let me make some observations.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“I also thank Ambassador João Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), and the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Mrs. Martha Pobee, for their insights. I also welcome the participation of the Foreign Minister of Angola, the High Representative of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the representatives of Uganda and Rwanda in today’s meeting. The political developments in the region during the past six months have remained on track, thus aiding the implementation of the Framework. The region was witness to peaceful elections in the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Zambia. Those events reflect the peoples’ faith in democratic institutions and elections.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Allow me to welcome you, Madam President, as you preside over today’s meeting. Let me thank Kenya for organizing this important debate on the Great Lakes region, which has the potential to become an engine of growth for the African continent and beyond. Today’s initiative and deliberations will contribute positively to the ongoing efforts to implement the commitments under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. In that regard, we welcome the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2021/19 under Kenya’s leadership. I thank Special Envoy Huang Xia for his briefing on the developments in the Great Lakes region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Those exchanges will help build confidence between the parties and create a favourable environment for the resumption of peace negotiations. Such measures should run parallel to efforts to restart direct negotiations, which remain the best pathway to reach the two-State solution.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“India has continued to support the Agency’s core budget through annual voluntary contributions. India has been consistently supporting Palestinian nation-building efforts under the India-Palestine development partnership. In addition to our ongoing projects in the health, education and technology sectors, we are also implementing quick impact projects that would benefit the local communities. Those programmes have continued despite the COVID-19 pandemic. We also call upon the international community, the Middle East Quartet in particular, to take concrete steps towards resuming and facilitating peace negotiations. In that regard, we welcome the continued high-level exchanges between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We underscore the need to respect and maintain the historic status quo in the holy sites of Jerusalem. We are concerned by the Palestinian Authority’s precarious fiscal situation, which has been further exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The international community needs to support the Palestinian socioeconomic recovery, with a focus on social protection, in line with the priorities of the Palestinian Authority. We appreciate the recent announcements to improve the economic and administrative relationships between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Those announcements have to be translated into action. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays an important role in providing humanitarian and development assistance.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“I reaffirm India’s call for regular and predictable transfers of aid and other essential items to Gaza to ease the humanitarian situation and facilitate early reconstruction, as well as for appropriate use of such aid. It is also important that the international donor community support the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip through the Palestinian Authority. We also encourage the parties to remain engaged on the prisoner exchange discussions and work towards a positive outcome, that being a humanitarian imperative. We appreciate the role of Egypt in facilitating those talks. We condemn all acts of violence against civilians, as well as all acts of provocation, incitement and destruction. We call for parties to desist from provocative action and inflammatory rhetoric in the interest of peace and stability.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“I reiterate India’s long-standing position that the Palestine issue should be resolved through a peacefully negotiated settlement that promotes a two-State solution. The maintenance of peace and stability is a prerequisite for that to go forward. Consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza and expediting its reconstruction should continue to be a priority of the United Nations and the international community. We call on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire, continue their cooperation and coordination with the United Nations, and take concrete steps that would improve the economic and humanitarian situation of the civilians in Gaza. I also reiterate the urgent need to address the underlying causes that have resulted in the deterioration of the situation in Gaza.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“I welcome your presiding over today’s meeting, Mr. President. I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. I also thank Ms. Hanan Ashrawi and Mr. Daniel Levy for their insights, and I welcome the participation of the Ambassador of Israel and the Ambassador of Palestine in our meeting. India’s position on the Palestine issue is consistent and well known. We firmly believe that only the establishment of a sovereign, viable and independent State of Palestine, within recognized and mutually agreed borders, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, taking into consideration the legitimate security concerns of Israel, can deliver a durable and lasting solution to the conflict.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Despite the pandemic disruptions, our bilateral relations have been expanding, particularly in the economic and commercial spheres. The visit of the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Marta Lucía Ramírez, to India earlier this month, preceded by the visit of India’s Minister of State for External Affairs to Colombia in September, have further contributed to the strengthening and diversification of India-Colombia bilateral ties. As a long-standing friend and partner of Colombia, India will continue to stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of Colombia.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“My delegation is fully cognizant of the difficulties faced by the Government, since those are complex challenges. As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the peace agreement, one thing that stands out is the collective commitment and determination of the Colombian stakeholders to overcome the obstacles to its implementation. The peace agreement not only put an end to the conflict but also laid the foundations for lasting peace through a robust and interconnected set of programmes, norms and institutions. While the peace process continues to be a source of inspiration to the world, the international community needs to support unequivocally the Government and the people of Colombia in this journey to consolidate and sustain peace. In conclusion, Colombia remains an important bilateral partner of India in Latin America.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“Those disputes have aggravated the violence, particularly in areas affected by the conflict and prioritized for the implementation of the peace agreement. That cycle of violence, which has generated displacements and confinements and led to the killings of former combatants, social leaders and human rights defenders, including indigenous and other vulnerable sections of the population, needs to cease. Threats, killings and the subsequent displacement of cooperative members is having disruptive effects on reintegration initiatives. We are confident that the Colombian authorities are taking suitable steps to implement the security, housing and land guarantees contained in the agreement. The gap in the integrated presence of the State between urban and rural areas, especially those affected by the conflict, needs continued attention.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“The reintegration process has continued to move forward despite several challenges. Thus the implementation of the peace agreement has overall maintained a positive trajectory. In that regard, we congratulate the President and his Government on the various positive steps taken in the implementation of the peace agreement. We appreciate the strong commitment and action in that direction. There are still aspects of the peace agreement that face impediments in implementation. The disputes between illegal armed groups, including various Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia — Ejército del Pueblo dissident groups, over territorial control and strategic illegal trafficking routes have intensified.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“Peace-related funding in the national budget for 2021 has been increased by nearly 4 per cent. There is renewed activism in the legislature, with ruling coalition members and the opposition presenting draft bills on issues related to the implementation of the peace agreement. The first indictments from the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, new convictions by the Special Investigations Unit and continuing protection measures by the National Protection Unit reflect the progress on transitional justice. The political parties have begun preparing for the congressional and presidential elections due next year. On the socioeconomic side, we note that the Government’s priorities for this last legislative period included a new tax reform, which was enacted in September, and changes to the National Police.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me join others in welcoming the participation of the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Her Excellency Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, in the Security Council’s meeting today. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and Ms. Bibiana Peñaranda and Ms. Daniela Soto for their insightful briefings. The progress made in the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, especially in the past three months, is reassuring. The enactment of the law creating the 16 special transitional electoral districts for peace has provided an opportunity for historically excluded populations to participate in the next elections.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“An urgent solution to the FSO SAFER oil tanker issue is also required to avoid an imminent environmental catastrophe and to ensure uninterrupted international maritime passage through the Red Sea. Continued violence, the threat of terrorism, the unstable security situation and growing civilian casualties will only deny peace to the people of Yemen. Such a situation will delay the resumption of a Yemeni- led and Yemeni-owned peace process. We strongly urge all parties to reverse those trends on the ground and come together for the peace, security and prosperity of the people of Yemen.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“India condemns the sustained cross-border missile and drone attacks into Saudi Arabia. There can be no justification for the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which is a flagrant violation of international law. Indians were among the civilians who were injured in the recent attacks on Abha airport. The arms embargo envisaged in resolution 2216 (2015) should be strictly implemented to avert similar attacks in future. We also condemn the recent car bombing in Aden targeting prominent political figures. Such targeted assassination attempts and other recent attacks in Aden risk further destabilizing the security situation in southern Yemen.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“We recognize the efforts of UNMHA to resume the Redeployment Coordination Committee and its joint mechanisms to implement the Hodeidah Agreement. It is important that a new head of UNMHA be appointed at the earliest possible time to ensure that those efforts continue unhindered. The agreement on a prisoner exchange is also an integral part of the Stockholm Agreement. This month marks one year since the successful mass exchange of prisoners and detainees by the parties to the conflict. Apart from being a humanitarian imperative, such exchanges also constitute an important confidence-building measure. While we welcome the exchange of prisoners with local mediation, we also believe that there is a need for the establishment of a proper mechanism for such exchanges, as envisaged in the Stockholm Agreement.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“We hope that will pave the way for the return of the full Cabinet to Aden and the implementation of the Riyadh agreement. We encourage the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council to continue the dialogue on resolving the issues related to the implementation of the Riyadh agreement. I also reiterate India’s call for the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. The continuing ceasefire violations in Al-Hudaydah are a matter of concern. Restrictions on the freedom of movement of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) hamper the monitoring of those ceasefire violations. We therefore urge the parties concerned to immediately remove those restrictions.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source