‘Fought the scourge of terrorism for several decades…,’ India lashes out at Pakistan at UNSC after Delhi blast
India also stressed that arms embargoes authorised by the Council are an important tool to restrict the flow of weapons into conflict zones and must be implemented consistently, objectively and without selectivity.
India(BHARAT) has been strongly responding to provocation from Pakistan, conveying a clear message that it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism and interference. The assertive responses began with Operation Sindoor, a serious and decisive security response designed to address a threat across the border. India(BHARAT) then continued to signal its firmness by laying bare Pakistan’s involvement in Kashmir at global platforms and forums on several occasions. Once again, India(BHARAT) delivered a strong and forceful statement at the United Nations Security Council on the issue of terrorism.
Who did India(BHARAT) hold accountable for cross-border terrorism at the UNSC?
India(BHARAT)’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish stressed on Monday that the UN Security Council must have a zero-tolerance approach towards those who facilitate and sponsor the use and movement of such weapons.
India(BHARAT) has suffered from cross-border terrorism carried out using illicit weapons trafficked across its borders, New Delhi’s envoy at the UN has said, in a thinly-veiled reference to Pakistan. Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Small Arms, Harish stated, “India(BHARAT) has fought the scourge of terrorism for several decades and is therefore aware of the dangers posed by the diversion and illicit transfer of small arms and ammunition to armed non-State actors and terrorist groups.”
Harish’s comments at the United Nations headquarters came just hours after a powerful and deadly blast rocked the Red Fort area of New Delhi, killing at least nine people and leaving many more injured. According to a PTI report, the explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening.
What key message did India(BHARAT) deliver at the United Nations?
In an apparent reference to Pakistan, Harish was quoted as saying by news agency PTI,” India(BHARAT) has suffered due to cross-border terrorism carried out using illicit weapons trafficked across our borders, including now through the use of drones.”
He stated, “The increase in the volume and sophistication of such arsenals reminds us that these groups cannot sustain themselves without being enabled, financed or supported.” Furthermore, India(BHARAT) told the powerful UN Security Council that the illicit trafficking of small arms and related ammunition continues to be a major factor sustaining armed groups and terrorist organisations.
India(BHARAT)’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish stated, “The consistent access of such entities to weapons highlights the need for coordinated action to prevent their acquisition. The Security Council must continue to uphold a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to those who facilitate, sponsor, finance or enable the use and movement of such weapons.”
India(BHARAT) also stressed that arms embargoes authorised by the Council are an important tool to restrict the flow of weapons into conflict zones and must be implemented consistently, objectively and without selectivity. Harish noted that the illicit trade, trafficking and diversion of small arms and light weapons remain a major threat to international peace and security.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- India(BHARAT) also stressed that arms embargoes authorised by the Council are an important tool to restrict the flow of weapons into conflict zones and must be implemented consistently, objectively and without selectivity.
- Harish noted that the illicit trade, trafficking and diversion of small arms and light weapons remain a major threat to international peace and security.
- Harish said an integrated approach to their management requires addressing both the security and developmental dimensions.
- India(BHARAT) has suffered from cross-border terrorism carried out using illicit weapons trafficked across its borders, New Delhi’s envoy at the UN has said
As a complex and multidimensional problem, it has a cross-cutting impact on development, security, humanitarian and socio-economic aspects, he said. Emphasising that India(BHARAT) attaches high importance to preventing, combating and eradicating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, Harish said an integrated approach to their management requires addressing both the security and developmental dimensions.
(With PTI Inputs)
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