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Dian Triansyah Djani

lines on the record: 450
first: 2020-03-30
most recent: 2021-01-26
sittings or episodes: 79
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“Together, we can provide a reliable vehicle for enhancing community- level protection and response mechanisms. Thirdly, meaningful women’s participation to combat these crimes is necessary. Indonesia believes that the inclusion of women in peacekeeping missions may encourage victims to feel more secure working with them, and thereby help to eliminate sexual violence crimes. Women peacekeepers are well positioned to win the hearts and minds of affected communities. We therefore strongly encourage troop- and police- contributing countries to incentivize the percentage of women military and police in deployment to peacekeeping operations. Today there are 159 Indonesian women peacekeepers in various missions who have been trained to combat sexual violence in conflict at the Indonesian Peacekeeping Operations Training Centre.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“Secondly, comprehensive resocialization and reintegration processes for survivors must be developed. Aside from justice, this agenda has a strong connection to access to health care and psychological support. Support for resocialization and reintegration has been even more urgent and challenging during this pandemic. We have no option but to empower survivors to live their lives with dignity. We should provide assistance in terms of quality services, economic support, health- care services as well as legal assistance, so survivors may be seamlessly reintegrated into society. Promoting social reintegration and cohesion is important. It is therefore critical to engage local communities, particularly religious leaders and women-led organizations, to mitigate stigma and fully reintegrate victims in society.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“Strengthening the reach and capacity of national authorities is vital to facilitate access to justice and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. The stigma of being victims of such heinous crimes often prevents them from coming forward and seeking justice. Therefore, by treating them as survivors — rather than simply as victims — will help national authorities to address this issue better. We particularly commend some Governments’ efforts to put in place a more protective legal and policy framework for women and children at risk. But much still needs to be done. In that regard, capacity-building must be proportional and responsive to survivors’ needs in their reintegration process and to address the root causes of the culture of impunity.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Germany for organizing today’s meeting, as well as the Dominican Republic. I would also like to thank all the briefers for their particularly important and eye-opening briefings. Indonesia is resolute in recognizing that conflict-related sexual violence is a crime against humanity. Despite a decade of concerted focus in the Security Council to end this crime, we are confronted with increasingly complex challenges to protect all survivors and their families, especially during the coronavirus disease pandemic. As clearly reported, the level of compliance by all parties to conflict remains low. Against that backdrop, I would like to focus my statement on three fundamental points. First, we must ensure accountability to fight against sexual violence.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“We encourage all key parties to remain committed to their obligations to protect civilians under international law and international humanitarian law, particularly to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches people in need throughout Syria without delay. My delegation wishes to once again emphasize the importance of increasing the cross-line deliveries, in close cooperation with the Syrian Government, the United Nations and key humanitarian partners. Indeed, a combination of cross-border and cross-line deliveries is required to sustain humanitarian assistance. The Council’s responsibility does not end with this resolution. There are still many tasks for us to alleviate the impact of the conflict on the Syrian people.”
2020-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/702 (2020) · source
“Indonesia is delighted that the Council finally adopted resolution 2533 (2020), regarding the cross-border mechanism in Syria. We know that this resolution is not satisfactory to everyone. However, my delegation believes that the text submitted by the co-penholders is the result of a compromise among Council members, and it serves as the urgent formula for the Council to continue assisting the Syrian people. In that context, my delegation would like to thank the co-penholders, Belgium and Germany, for their tireless efforts and commitment in facilitating the entire process. Obviously, the issue of the humanitarian situation in Syria will not be fully resolved only with the authorization of this mechanism.”
2020-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/702 (2020) · source
“The efforts made by neighbouring countries and by regional organizations such as the African Union and the League of Arab States remain relevant and should be further encouraged. We realize that, as neighbours, the countries in the region have felt the direct impact of the conflict. They should never be left out, as they provide a unique perspective for peace. The Council’s engagement on Libya has been a long and winding process. We had hoped that during our term in the Council we could see its conclusion. The people of Libya have grown tired of empty narratives that have zero impact on the ground. They are tired of seeing brothers fighting brothers. They wanted us, the international community, not to meddle but to find political solutions and to find a lasting peace. Let us not throw away our opportunity for peace in Libya.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“This includes those who are particularly vulnerable: women, children and migrants. The shocking recent discovery of mass graves paints a grim picture of the failure to protect innocents. We call on all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law and to take measures to protect all civilians. They must heed the call for a global ceasefire, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and give space for humanitarian assistance. We continue to support the work that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya is doing for Libya and the appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya. Thirdly, I would stress the importance of regional roles for peace in Libya.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We reiterate our call on the international community as a whole to provide honest and sincere support to the people of Libya — support to enhance development and prosperity and not to increase insecurity and instability. Foreign interference must stop. It is important to align efforts with existing international corridors, including the relevant United Nations resolutions. We welcome the efforts made by the Secretary-General, including his phone calls to Prime Minister Serraj and General Haftar, and we support his plea for a political solution in Libya. We also reiterate our strong support for the Secretary- General’s call for a global ceasefire, especially during the crisis caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Secondly, we need to focus our efforts on saving Libyan lives.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“A great deal has been invested in these plans, and we must therefore stay the path and continue our efforts for peace in Libya. On that note, let me focus on the following points. First, we support efforts for peace in Libya. In the pursuit of a lasting peace in Libya, Indonesia will consistently support regional and international efforts such as the Berlin process. We acknowledge the principles set out in the Berlin communiqué, including in supporting and respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya; international laws and agreements, including the arms embargo; and efforts to ensure a return to the political process for all Libyans. Supporting the Libyans in finding peace is the responsibility of all, not only those who were in Berlin.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me to welcome you, Minister Heiko Maas, and the fact that you are presiding over the Security Council today, as well as all the Ministers attending this meeting. We thank the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. We share many of the concerns he expressed. This month will mark the one-year anniversary of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé’s three-step plan to end the current conflict in Libya. Throughout the year, the implementation of the plan has been met with numerous obstacles and challenges. While we deplore the fact that the situation on the ground is deteriorating, we also note that there has been some progress. The 5+5 Joint Military Commission, the economic dialogue, the Berlin Conference and resolution 2510 (2020) are the result of that plan.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We must work together and enhance international cooperation — not only for now but for the long haul — in order to be safe and healthy, and to find a cure, develop a vaccine and produce them for distribution. We must ensure the transfer of knowledge from vaccine producers to others in order to encourage the development of affordable vaccines and create a fair mechanism for its distribution so that countries obtain fair and equitable access to vaccines and medicines. I am glad this important point was also highlighted by Ms. Mohammed, Observer of the African Union. We must ensure that all people from every corner of the world, from remote regions to conflict areas, are given a fair chance to face these pandemic-related challenges. Only through concerted efforts can we tackle these enormous challenge in this unprecedented time.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“The COVID-19 pandemic has made us reluctantly aware of our fragility. Many countries that faced instability before the pandemic are aware of the myriad political, economic, social and security challenges. We must continue to equip ourselves to address and prevent such challenges by developing and implementing a long-term comprehensive strategy to alleviate the humanitarian situation, to ensure the provision of basic needs, including health-care facilities and treatment, and to improve people’s socioeconomic conditions. Lastly, the main lesson we must learn the hard way is that the pandemic is a test of our solidarity and ability to reach multilateral solutions. No one is immune, and no one alone can prevail.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“We still only have raw data, and projections are still unclear on when the pandemic will dissipate. While there is ongoing research to find a cure and develop a vaccine, the impact of COVID-19 will likely persist long after and will create disruptions in many areas. If not carefully managed, countries in conflict or post-conflict situations may see the reversal of gains due to the pandemic. In addition, the implementation of mitigation and containment strategies may have unintended results, including greater strain on the capacity of States to ensure the security of their people, and the perpetuation of conditions that could lead to insecurity and instability. That is why it is critical to effectively address likely scenarios and pressures in the coming period. Thirdly, we need a long-term comprehensive strategy.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“We commend the efforts of the United Nations peacekeeping missions on the ground in assisting host countries during the pandemic in close consultation with the countries concerned. We underline what the Secretary-General mentioned on the importance of ensuring the safety of missions and peacekeepers. We also agree with the Secretary-General on the issue of biological conventions, as well as on the importance of resolution 1540 (2004). We have always championed community engagement and are quite happy to hear that position echoed just now by Mr. Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, particularly with regard to the importance of building trust and ensuring effective responses. Secondly, we must manage disruptions following the pandemic.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“Indonesia, along with five other Members of the United Nations, took the initiative of launching the first General Assembly resolution on global solidarity to fight the coronavirus — resolution 74/270. Indonesia fully supports the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire, which has received a great deal of support. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2532 (2020) by the Security Council just yesterday in support of that call, albeit long overdue. We thank Tunisia and France as well as the others that made this possible. We must ensure that this call translates into real action by all parties to put armed conflict on lockdown. We should also support the efforts by the Secretary-General and his representatives to resolve conflict and pursue sustainable peace.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“As that term implies, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has touched many aspects of our lives in a profound way: the global economy is predicted to contract by 6 to 7 per cent, and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The Secretary-General has also been clear on how the COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching impacts, including on the maintenance of peace and security. We have to come to terms with this new reality and do our utmost to prepare for the occurrence of pandemics in the future. The pandemic is raging as we celebrate 75 years of the United Nations. So the biggest question is: will we be able to emerge stronger together? I would like to outline three lessons learned. First, we must formulate a coordinated international response. The United Nations, as a multilateral body, must rise to this task.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“First, I would like to welcome His Excellency Minister Heiko Maas and the honourable Ministers from France, Tunisia, Estonia, the United Kingdom and Viet Nam to this important meeting. I thank France for its successful presidency in June and congratulate Germany on having assumed the presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres; the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer; and the African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs, Amira Elfadil Mohammed, for their briefings. This meeting is taking place as we are entering the so-called “new normal”.”
2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source
“Everyone should play their role in supporting its sustainability and original objectives. Before I conclude, my delegation would like to express its concern with regard to the fact that the Facilitator’s report cannot be agreed on by all Council members. In that regard, we urge all members of the Council to maintain communication and close cooperation to allow us to exercise our mandate properly. We thank the Facilitator of the format for his endeavours on this process and stand ready to work with all Council members in finding agreement on the way forward. Let me conclude by once again reiterating Indonesia’s support for the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015).”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“We must remain focused and not be sidetracked by other rhetoric that hampers progress on the global nuclear-disarmament agenda. Indonesia’s position on this issue, nationally as well as in its capacity as the Coordinator of the Non-Aligned Movement Working Group on Disarmament, is very clear. Furthermore, Indonesia is a party to the major treaties in that area, including the South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone. We are also a passionate advocate of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and urge its early entry into force and universalization. Indonesia believes that the JCPOA remains an essential element of the global non-proliferation architecture. The obligation to support the JCPOA fully does not apply only to its signatories but also to all in the international community.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“In that vein, Indonesia emphasizes the upholding of the rule of law as well as the United Nations Charter in the spirit of multilateralism. Nor should we forget the importance of confidence-building and of continuing dialogue to find amicable solutions. That is what diplomacy is all about. Thirdly, cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is important. We welcome the continuation of cooperation between Iran and the IAEA in safeguarding its nuclear programme under the JCPOA. We would like to convey our appreciation for the professional work done by the Agency. We support the IAEA in discharging its mandate in an impartial and objective manner in verifying and monitoring Iran’s implementation of its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA. Fourthly, a world free of nuclear weapons must be achieved.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“We recognize and support the efforts made by our European partners to facilitate all legitimate trade with Iran. We should always remind ourselves that the JCPOA should also bring concrete economic benefit for Iran and its peoples. Secondly, stability must be maintained. All parties must exercise restraint. Extra caution needs to be taken before coming to a conclusion or taking any action, as rushed decisions can become counterproductive. Any new initiatives must add value and support resolution 2231 (2015). We need to remain focused. The aim must be to enable success in the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Issues that are not directly related to the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015) should be treated separately.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“First, preserving the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015) is crucially important. All parties must remain committed and perform fully and effectively their obligations under the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015) in good faith. In that regard, we are deeply concerned at the decision of the United States to withdraw from the JCPOA and to reimpose sanctions. Efforts must be made to create a conducive environment for JCPOA implementation. All factors should be taken into account in a just manner in assessing that implementation. We also noted with concern the announcement by Iran that it would scale back its operational commitments under the JCPOA. We call on all parties to swiftly resolve those issues through constructive dialogue and appropriate dispute-resolution mechanisms under the agreement, so as to allow Iran to return to its commitments.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Olof Skoog and Ambassador Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve for their briefings. We also would like to thank Ambassador Pecsteen de Buytswerve and his team for their able leadership in facilitating the 2231 format. We also would like to welcome the participation of the Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres; the United States Secretary of State, His Excellency Michael Pompeo; and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran, His Excellency Mohammad Javad Zarif. Today we stand at a very critical moment. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of supporting the full and effective implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015) by all parties. In that regard, Indonesia would underline the following points.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“I would like to conclude by quoting an old Kanuri proverb from West Africa: “At the bottom of patience, one finds heaven”. Let us all find the heaven that we seek, in the form of peace, stability and prosperity for our peoples.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we appeal to all parties to refrain from any unilateral action that would hamper the continuation of negotiations or further exacerbate the already- fragile situation. We must be continuously aware that, in exercising rights, we are also bound by responsibilities, including to our neighbours. Let us show that we are all responsible parties. What is at stake is the lives and livelihoods of millions of people all along the River Nile. I think that Sir William Golding, British author and poet, was quite correct when he said that “he who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience”. I hope that all parties can weave this sail of patience, allow negotiations to conclude at the earliest and refrain from actions that will not serve the purpose of all those whose lives depend on the Nile.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“In line with our long-standing position on advancing the role of regional organizations, we believe that settling this issue in the regional context is always one of the best options. We commend the initiative of the President of South Africa, His Excellency Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Chairperson of the African Union Assembly, to facilitate discussion among parties under the auspices of the Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. We welcome the fact that at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Bureau, all parties renewed their commitment to finding a peaceful, negotiated solution to all the outstanding issues as well as to establishing a tripartite committee.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“Often, when there are outstanding issues, it is not due to the lack of a solution, but to a lack of political will. We implore all parties to come together at the highest level and in the spirit of cooperation and solidarity — in the spirit that we strongly adhere to in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, namely, good-neighbourliness, whose analogue is the spirit of Ubuntu, for which Africa is famous in the resolution of all kinds of issues. Secondly, all negotiating avenues should be explored and utilized by all parties. All relevant parties should pursue facilitating or mediating roles as necessary. With the concurrence of all parties, any persons or institutions that could assist in finding peace, including the United Nations and its Secretary-General, should be considered.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“I would like to note that meeting in the Security Council to discuss this issue should not create a precedent, but should be seen as part of our collective efforts to help all parties resume negotiations and come up with an acceptable, amicable and implementable solution. I should like to add the following points. First, all parties must continue negotiations with the intention of finding a win-win solution. From what we understand, most of the technical issues have been resolved. However, there are some outstanding issues. Like in a marathon, the most important yard, I believe, is the last yard, and it is crucial, of course, for all runners to cross the finish line. I would therefore like to emphasize that all parties should spare no efforts in amicably resolving these issues.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I would also like to welcome to the Security Council Ambassador Sameh Hassan Shokry Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt, and our colleagues the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and Ethiopia. Like others, we have been following this issue closely, both as a member of the Security Council and as a country that has had a long-standing relationship with each of the three countries. On various occasions and in other instances, we have stated our position on this issue to all the parties concerned. We had hoped that this issue could be settled amicably among these three neighbourly and fraternal countries.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“We join the Secretary-General in commending the Congolese Government for taking swift and decisive action to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, we also realize that the pandemic’s socioeconomic impact on the country complicates the efforts to address the political, developmental and humanitarian challenges facing the country. The re-emergence of the Ebola virus disease has also presented the country with additional public-health challenges. I join the call of the Secretary-General for armed groups to lay down their weapons so that efforts to combat these public health challenges can continue unimpeded. We also call for all partners to increase their humanitarian support for the country. We should ensure that our brothers and sisters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue on the path of peace.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“Nevertheless, having heard the Special Representative’s briefing just now, we are deeply concerned at the rise of intercommunal conflicts, the proliferation of militias and armed groups, the killing of civilians and the use of hate speech. We concur with her assertions that efforts to de-soldier communities from militias is vital if we are to tackle the escalation of tensions. We condemn all attacks against innocent civilians. We need to enhance efforts to ensure that the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues on a path of peace so that its people may experience peace, stability and prosperity. To that end, we recognize the role that the country’s neighbours and regional organizations have to play to help maintain this peaceful climate. Thirdly, we need to increase humanitarian assistance in the country.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“We will continue our efforts aimed at saving lives and protecting civilians through community engagement, winning the hearts and minds of the people and building their trust. Our commitment has helped the Mission’s disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, including facilitating the surrender of more than 300 former combatants and more than 50 weapons. Secondly, we need to maintain the momentum of peace that began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last year. The Central African and the Great Lakes regions have been positively affected by the peaceful transfer of power in the country in 2019. This is indeed an opportunity that should not be missed. We call for all partners to use this momentum to strengthen their support and assistance to the Democratic Republic.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“This was the first casualty in MONUSCO from attacks in two years. To be able to carry out its mandate of protecting civilians, MONUSCO needs to first protect itself. We have heard that attacks directed against peacekeepers in United Nations peacekeeping missions have increased across the board. This is indeed worrisome, since United Nations peacekeeping missions are the face of the Organization on the ground. Attacks on its peacekeepers are an attack on the United Nations itself. It is time for us to seriously look at our peacekeeping efforts and increase professionalism and performance, as well as funding and capacity. The safety and security of peacekeepers remains high on Indonesia’s list of priorities.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“He was there to strengthen the local infrastructure and support the livelihoods of the people in the eastern part of the country. Just like us, he was doing his job under the banner of United Nations idealism with a view to saving and improving the lives of the Congolese. I pay tribute to all other fallen Blue Helmets who have served with honour in MONUSCO and in other United Nations missions all over the world and made the ultimate sacrifice for global peace and security. We shall never forget their service. This tragedy brings me to my first point, which is the need to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers. Increasing numbers of attacks by such armed groups as the Allied Democratic Forces have claimed numerous civilian lives, and now they have claimed the life of a peacekeeper.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“In our 63-year course of services to the United Nations, we have contributed more than 44,800 troops, and this is the first time we have experienced a fatality as the result of an attack. The most difficult and painful task that I have ever had to fulfil in my years-long service as an Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations is to write a personal letter to the family of the fallen, expressing our condolences. I will convey all the messages of condolences I have received from Council members to my Government and to the family of the fallen peacekeeper, as well as to the other peacekeeper who, wounded in the incident, is recuperating. The fallen Indonesian peacekeeper was an engineer charged with building a bridge near Beni in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank the briefers — the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Director of civil society organization Save Act Mine, Mr. Jamal Usseni Jamael. I will focus my comments on three points. But before I begin, allow me to thank the Special Representative, the United Nations and members of the Security Council for the support and the kind words of sympathy they offered for the fallen Indonesian peacekeeper from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). It is a sad time for us in Indonesia, as we had never had a casualty from an attack since we started joining United Nations peacekeeping missions in 1957.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source
“Our Foreign Minister also emphasized that when female leaders from Indonesia exchanged best practices with Afghan women in Kabul last February. Through the recent launch of the Afghanistan- Indonesia women solidarity network and other avenues, Indonesia will remain focused on enhancing Afghan women’s participation in the Afghan peace process. It is important that the Security Council also monitor Afghanistan’s constitutional gains concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms. The country must be assisted in order to not revert backwards. Let me close by underscoring Indonesia’s long-standing position of supporting an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. We pray to have a violence-free, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Insha’Allah, with the singlemindedness and good faith of all sides, we will witness that soon.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Increased cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other relevant agencies is important.S/2020/597 Violence to further one’s political agenda is counter-productive. It also leaves deep psychological impacts, with a lingering resentment in generations whose support is essential to nation-building. Third is the role of Afghan women and preserving human rights. Indonesia welcomes greater women’s representation in various public institutions over recent years. The inclusion of four women in the team for the intra-Afghan peace negotiation is also encouraging. Indonesia is a firm believer that the meaningful participation of women is indispensable for reconciliation and enduring peace.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“We are deeply concerned that the Afghan conflict remains extremely devastating for civilians and children. We are saddened to hear the report of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons just now that children have been victims of barbaric attacks. It must stop. Terrorism and attacks are exacting a heartbreaking toll on humanitarian, media and human-rights workers too. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/549) also mentions increased violence against women. The violence must stop, and it must stop now. Indonesia urges the Government to intensify the protection of civilians by holding the violators fully accountable. Combating narcotics is also essential to cutting the terrorists’ financing.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“The political agreement augurs well for a united stand in intra-Afghan peace negotiations too. The intra-Afghan negotiations should follow without delay. All parties must avoid any provocations that could hamper the talks. The enhancement of mutual trust and understanding by putting only the well-being and long-term interests of ordinary Afghans as the top priority is crucial. Indonesia encourages continued confidence-building in that regard, and we welcome the prisoner releases by the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban. Indonesia stands ready to further support the peace process. We will also be relentless with our ongoing assistance programmes to enhance women’s participation in nation-building and various public-sector capacities. The second issue is ending violence and strengthening the protection of civilians.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Since the last briefing on UNAMA in March (see S/2020/274), we have witnessed greater energy put in by domestic, regional and international stakeholders to push forward the Afghan peace process. These common efforts speak to the necessity of continued cooperation in staying firmly on the path to peace, which the people of Afghanistan eagerly await. The opportunity is here. Let us intensify the momentum to capitalize on it. Having listened to the briefers, Indonesia underlines the following. First is safeguarding the peace process and nurturing reconciliation. Indonesia welcomes the political agreement between President Ghani and Mr. Abdullah. We hope that the Cabinet will form soon so as to also streamline a strengthened response against the coronavirus disease, which is exacerbating the challenges.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“We thank Ms. Deborah Lyons, Ms. Waly and Ms. Akbar for their insightful briefings. We also welcome Ms. Deborah Lyons as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). She may rest assured that Indonesia will continue to support her and UNAMA. I also welcome my sister, Ambassador Adela Raz, to this video-teleconference. The beauty of speaking after my co-penholder from Germany is that my work is much easier, since he has alluded to our joint efforts to help Afghanistan in achieving peace. I think many points have been stated by my co-penholder, Germany, so I will just add a few additional points.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Today there are 159 Indonesian women peacekeepers in various missions, who have been trained to engage and protect children. This year also marks 20 years since the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. There are many international instruments related to the well-being of children. But, as Henrietta, the Executive Director of UNICEF, clearly alluded to, all those instruments are only as effective as the global will to use them. It is up to us to implement faithfully all protocols, agreements and legislation on children. It is the duty of our generation to give meaning to the Protocol. Our legacy for children is to ensure that their natural constitution is preserved to adulthood.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, the process of reintegrating children should be given greater attention. As member of the Group of Friends of Reintegration, Indonesia believes that the protection of children’s rights must start with family or caregivers. Providing children with a safe and nurturing environment in the family is the best way to break the cycle of their involvement in armed conflict. A conducive environment will not only prevent the re-recruitment of former child soldiers, but also prevent children from being exposed to terrorist groups in conflict areas. Therefore, positive engagement and commitment from all stakeholders are critical for the reintegration process. That includes the role of United Nations peace operations, particularly by involving women peacekeepers, who are well- positioned to protect children.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“We need to ensure that our efforts against the pandemic take the rights and needs of children into account. That includes their access to health care, quality education and the delivery of a timely COVID-19 response. Secondly, it is imperative to stop using children in armed conflict. We should continue to sustain actions to end the recruitment of children as well as address the root causes of conflict. Fifteen years since the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), we are pleased to hear a “success story” of 13,200 children released from armed groups last year, including in Afghanistan, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar. However, we cannot be complacent. Our full support towards enhanced engagement by all parties to conflict on child protection should be consistently maintained.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“While reiterating our continuous support to the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Indonesia has three points to underscore today. First, child protection has become even more urgent during this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has further jeopardized children’s lives in conflict areas. They are facing higher risks of health issues, violation and exploitation. Through our peacekeepers on the ground, Indonesia maintains its concrete contribution on child protection. Our rapidly deployable battalion in the Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to engage communities within civil- military coordination activities, including by supporting children to understand how to address the pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank France for organizing this timely open debate on children and armed conflict. I also thank Special Representative Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Executive Director Henrietta Fore and Mariam for their updates on this issue. Today’s debate is a vital contribution to the overall efforts to halt and reverse the negative impacts on children caught up in armed conflict. For Indonesia, ensuring children’s well-being is a priority to which we are abidingly committed. We, the international community, cannot stand by silently as children’s lives are cut short by the blunt force of armed conflict. It is an unfortunate fact that children and conflict are consistently mentioned in the same breath. In 2019, over 25,000 grave violations against children were reported and more than 10,000 children were killed or maimed.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“As an archipelagic State, Indonesia has witnessed first-hand the logistical complexity of organizing democratic elections. The democratic process is anything but easy. It is a vast logistical undertaking that requires thorough planning to anticipate all challenges, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. We look forward to hearing updates on the preparations leading up to the election and MINUSCA’s role in supporting the country. We should continue to pursue the path of peace in the Central African Republic and the region, as laid out last year. For its part, Indonesia renews its commitment as a true partner for peace, including in the Central African Republic.”
2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source
“We also concur with those who have emphasized the importance of making the safety, health and security of peacekeepers a top priority. We have to ensure that they are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are some Blue Helmets who have contracted the virus. We wish them a speedy recovery and hope they can soon resume their noble duties. As the Council’s largest contributor of peacekeepers to MINUSCA — with 358 peacekeepers, including 18 women — Indonesia will continue to make the safety, health, and security of peacekeepers a top priority. Thirdly, given what has transpired in the region, we need to provide the necessary support and space for democratic elections to take place in the Central African Republic. As the country prepares for the elections, we urge partners to increase their financial assistance.”
2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source