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Djani

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first: 2016-04-14
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“As an elected member of the Security Council, Indonesia has over the past two years followed closely the progress in the Central African Republic, including the peace agreement reached in February 2019. We continue to support MINUSCA within and outside of the Council, as the largest personnel contributor among Council members. Allow me to reiterate Indonesia’s commitment as a true partner for peace for the Central African Republic, even beyond our term on the Council. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“We salute our peacekeepers for risking their lives and leaving their families behind in pursuit of peace in the Central African Republic. Their safety and security will always be a top priority for Indonesia. Our position has always been crystal clear. To that end, we welcome the new language on peacekeeper safety and security in the resolution. Secondly, we support the call to increase women’s participation in MINUSCA at all levels and positions, including senior leadership positions, in line with resolution 2538 (2020). Thirdly, United Nations peacekeeping operations must be fully prepared, especially in the light of the changing, complex and increasingly dangerous environment. That is why it is critical to ensure that the Mission be given clear mandates, the necessary equipment and sufficient resources.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2552 (2020). We thank the penholders for their efforts to find a compromise among the divergent positions. We have heard the call from the Central African Republic for the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in order to protect civilians, including during the 2020-2021 election, and of the Mission’s good offices and support to the peace process, including the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. That is why Indonesia voted in favour of the resolution. I am taking the floor to highlight the following points. First, MINUSCA is first and foremost a peacekeeping mission.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“To that end, we call for all parties to maintain and facilitate their support to UNISFA, including the operationalization of the Athony airstrip, as well as other outstanding issues. Ultimately, our delegations reaffirm their long- standing support for the Sudan and South Sudan in finding a timely and peaceful solution in Abyei as an inseparable part of their journey towards peace. We support the renewal of the UNISFA mandate, as recommended by the Secretary-General, in order to continue promoting long-term stability in Abyei and facilitating dialogue, cooperation and friendship between the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“The third issue is that of the safety and security of UNISFA personnel. Our two delegations firmly believe that UNISFA’s presence is essential to maintaining stability in Abyei. We commend UNISFA for its work in maintaining security and stability in Abyei, including through its continued engagement with Area residents and the community protection committees. As police- and troop-contributing countries to many United Nations missions, Viet Nam and Indonesia join the Secretary-General in condemning the attacks that target UNISFA personnel in Abyei. Such attacks are unacceptable. Enhancing the ability of UNISFA to fulfil its mandate should remain our utmost priority, especially the safety and the security of its personnel.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“As members of ASEAN, we firmly believe in the virtue of peaceful dialogue in nurturing trust and confidence between all parties. We would like to commend, and reiterate our support for, the efforts of the United Nations, UNISFA, countries of the region and regional organizations, particularly the African Union, in supporting peaceful dialogue on Abyei. Our two delegations welcome UNISFA’s active engagement with local communities, including its intention to convene a peace meeting between community representatives before the end of the year. We call for all parties to support and encourage that peace meeting as part of confidence-building measures among all communities ahead of the migration cycle in Abyei. We therefore emphasize the dire need to maintain and further enhance this role in the coming UNISFA mandate renewal.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“Our two delegations therefore urge all parties to accelerate the deployment of the remaining authorized additional United Nations police and formed police units. We highlight what the Secretary-General has emphasized, namely, that this deployment is critical in maintaining the capability of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to maintain the rule of law in the Area. Our two delegations also attach great importance to UNISFA’s provision of capacity-building to the community protection committees in the absence of an Abyei police service and its support for traditional justice mechanisms. It is also important to strengthen efforts in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic as well as facilitating mine-action activities. The second issue is on promoting peaceful dialogue.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“That is a testament of the tremendous progress that could be achieved by the engagement of the two countries. We look forward to the continuation of such engagement and momentum in resolving the Abyei issue, thereby contributing to long-term peace, stability and development in both countries. On that note, I would like to highlight three important issues. First, on improving law and order, we emphasize that the absence of the rule of law in Abyei remains one of the contributing factors to persistent violence, including intercommunal clashes, in the Area. We are also concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in the Area due to the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to welcome our new colleague, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States of America, Ambassador Richard Mills. We are of course looking forward to working closely with him. I would like to make a joint statement on behalf of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Security Council, namely, Indonesia and Viet Nam. Allow us to begin by thanking Under-Secretary- General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for their important briefings. We commend the peace agreement signed earlier this month in Juba, which was possible due both to the active engagement between the Sudan and South Sudan in facilitating each other’s transitions and to effective mediation.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We hope that there will be an immediate cessation of hostilities, and that the parties will start finding a sustainable solution to solve the crisis their country. We in the Security Council are united in finding a solution and in seeking peace in Yemen. It is now up to the people of Yemen and its leaders to also seek peace for future generations of Yemeni children. It takes courage and it takes compassion.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“We do hope that we will find a more sustainable approach to easing the humanitarian situation in Yemen, including addressing the cost of the economic crisis. We would also like to reiterate our support for the five urgent priorities updated by Mr. Lowcock, while emphasizing the importance of safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Again and again, we continue to talk about the FSO SAFER oil tanker. We understand that there are some details involving the need for the assessment team to repair the vessel. We hope that there are no further hindrances to the United Nations team starting its work to avoid a potential catastrophe. In conclusion, the 13 million Yemenis who will go hungry if they do not receive food assistance deserve a chance for peace and, for once, not to worry about food.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“The joint declaration provides the building blocks for that. In that regard, Indonesia once again urges all parties, the Houthis and the Government, to agree on the joint declaration and resume dialogue towards a comprehensive political settlement. It is not an easy task, we know, but the people of Yemen deserve a ceasefire — a holiday from violence — and long-lasting peace. It is the right thing to do, and to quote Mr. Griffiths, “enough is enough”. My third point is our concern over the humanitarian situation and the risk of famine. The continued battle complicates the movement of humanitarian workers as well and will increase the number of people who need assistance. In the shrinking economy where financing has been a major challenge for humanitarian assistance, we are worried that programmes may be cut back.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Parties must also comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and fully protect both civilians and humanitarian personnel. I would like to underline the point that Mr. Lowcock mentioned on the unimpeded access for humanitarian workers. In our view, further restrictions by anyone sends a signal of not caring about the plight of the people of Yemen. My second point is the imperative of an inclusive political process. While it seems that the military approach is the preferable choice, it only brings greater suffering to the Yemenis. Since April, the Special Envoy has offered a choice for peace through his three-point proposal in the joint declaration. Without a doubt, only through an inclusive political solution can the crisis and the conflict in Yemen be solved.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“It is very unfortunate that the Houthis have intensified their attacks, thereby increasing the level of violence across Yemen, despite the calls for de-escalation by the Secretary-General and resolution 2532 (2020). This intensified fighting is particularly worrying for Ma’rib and Al-Hudaydah. The Special Envoy has warned us that fighting in Ma’rib will undermine hopes for the political process and push hundreds of internally displaced persons to move. Furthermore, the military escalation in Al-Hudaydah undermines the Stockholm Agreement. We have consistently expressed our deepest concerns for these attacks by the Houthis, including to Saudi Arabia. They pose a serious threat to regional security, and we reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation across Yemen.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“We hope that this commitment will soon translate into more implementation. What Mr. Griffiths mentioned was good news: an airlift of hope, hope for the families of the detainees. It is an important first step, and we hope for more to come soon. Nevertheless, the overall situation remains bleak, as Under-Secretary-General Lowcock alluded, with funding being the biggest challenge for humanitarian assistance in the face of the coronavirus disease pandemic. It is indeed not an easy time, and we are very disappointed that the joint declaration has not been agreed upon. In this regard, let me highlight three points. First, the escalation of violence needs to stop.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for their important updates. I would also like to congratulate the World Food Programme on winning the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. This speaks volumes about its crucial work, including in Yemen. It has delivered food assistance to 13 million people, despite many challenges. We would also like to applaud the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Special Envoy’s and his deputies’ efforts to finalize arrangements for the release of 1,081 detainees, as part of the important confidence-building measures and of the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Currently, ASEAN countries contribute more than 1,600 uniformed personnel to the various United Nations missions in the region. Thirdly, during this global COVID-19 crisis, relief for the humanitarian situation must be prioritized. We must pay attention to those in dire need of assistance: the 22 million Congolese who are facing food insecurity; the 5.9 million internally displaced persons and refugees; and those who are vulnerable, including women, children and the disabled. We call on all international partners to continue to provide technical and financial support for countries of the region through bilateral and multilateral frameworks. Addressing the complex peace and security challenges in the region is indeed not easy. We will maintain our commitment as true partners for the region together.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“Based on such a conviction, we recognize the important role of the regional mechanisms in the Great Lakes region, including the co-guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Agreement and the 13 signatory countries. We welcome the engagements of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Southern African Development Community in facilitating border negotiations, peaceful general elections and the bolstering of efforts with regard to COVID-19. The ICGLR continues to play a vital role for peace and in preserving stability by preventing the illicit exploitation and movement of natural resources. We continue to support peace in the region through our contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“Without that, we will risk undoing the hard-won gains and exacerbate instability. Secondly, the work of regional organizations and United Nations missions in the region should be supported by the Council. As two South-East Asian nations, Viet Nam and Indonesia fully understand the importance of regional and subregional cooperation. ASEAN’s “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the result of the sustained efforts of all countries in our region over many decades. With shared goals and responsibility to our peoples, we could, and will, achieve a great deal together, including ensuring regional peace, security, stability and prosperity.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“First, we stress the importance of addressing the root causes of instability in the region. We welcome the region’s positive progress, including the efforts of the Congolese in maintaining a favourable political climate, the peaceful political transition in Burundi and the regional commitments to continuing to pursue peace with neighbours. We continue to voice our support for the good offices of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, and we look forward to his United Nations strategy for the Great Lakes Region. Given the volatile security situation, the region’s positive progress should be further reinforced by enhancing the reconciliation process at the national and regional levels, addressing threats from armed groups, strengthening the governance of natural resources and providing development opportunities for countries.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“It is my honour to deliver a joint statement on behalf of Viet Nam and Indonesia, the two States members of the Association of South- East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the Security Council. At the outset, we would like to thank Ambassador Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region, for his briefing. We have noted the Secretary-General’s report of 28 September (S/2020/951), and we are encouraged by the progress on regional cooperation despite the unprecedented challenges caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Indeed, the commitment and leadership of the signatories and guarantors to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region are now more critical than ever. To that end, Viet Nam and Indonesia would like to emphasize the following points.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, Indonesia condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of chemical weapons and the use of toxic chemicals as weapons by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances and for whatever reasons.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, my delegation notes the ongoing activities of the Fact-Finding Mission in Syria (FFM) with regard to various incidents, and, as Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu said, the FFM recently issued two reports. We also note that the Investigation and Identification Team is continuing its investigations. Indonesia would like to re-emphasize that it is crucial for all investigations to be conducted in a comprehensive, impartial and conclusive manner, based on verified and credible sources. We appreciate that the OPCW secretariat is continuing its mandated activities in relation to the Syrian chemical-weapons programme, despite the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic. It is therefore more important than ever to ensure the safety and security of the personnel on the ground.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Again, we acknowledge that this is a very complex technical process. We note that the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) continues its efforts aimed at clarifying all outstanding issues with respect to the initial declaration, and that the Syrian National Authority has provided more information with regard to the outstanding issues. With the ongoing engagement and current deployment of the DAT in the Syrian Arab Republic, we hope that we will be able to hear about greater progress at our next meeting. Secondly, besides the technical aspects, this issue will also need tactful and careful diplomatic handling. It is imperative for all parties, including the Council, to be cordial and considerate with each other in discussing this particular file. Concrete steps based on constructive engagement are needed if we want to make progress.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“However, we also understand that both the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Syrian Arab Republic are continuing their coordination in order to make progress and close this file, which is something that the Council needs to continuously support. This dossier is indeed a delicate matter. We all know the dynamic in The Hague and in New York. It is in this context that I wish to highlight the following points. First, it is urgent for all relevant parties to redouble their efforts towards making progress on this dossier. It has been seven years since resolution 2118 (2013) was adopted, in September 2013, and we now have before us the eighty-fourth report of the OPCW Director General (S/2020/961, annex). Sometimes I wonder how many more reports we should expect to see.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“At the same time, my delegation appreciates any effort aimed at ensuring an extensive discussion of the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) by having a variety of briefers or sources in order to make progress on this dossier. We sincerely hope that we can continue the discussion more constructively in future, with the aim of supporting the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). Flexibility and wisdom are needed on the part all parties, and the most important thing that we should be focusing on is the substance of this issue. I now turn to the agenda item. As always, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Nakamitsu for her briefing. We recognize that it is not easy for her to brief the Council every month with only a few new elements — or sometimes no new elements — to report.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Before I deliver my statement on this agenda item, allow me to start by addressing points related to the procedural vote earlier. We regret that this particular issue had to go through a procedural vote. While we acknowledge the positions of members of the Security Council with regard to the proposal to invite Mr. José Bustani as a briefer at today’s meeting, we also believe that this method should have been discussed constructively among Council members and that we should have also shown greater flexibility. Indonesia believes that any proposal to include a briefer in Security Council briefings must be based on a comprehensive consideration vis-à-vis the possible added value it might make to the ongoing discussion without adding more complexity on the issue.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“To conclude, I would like to reaffirm Indonesia’s unequivocal solidarity with and support for the Palestinian people gaining their rights, including the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“According to the World Health Organization, between July and September the number of cases soared from around 3,000 to more than 40,000. In these crises, we need to show our solidarity. We need to show our humanity. I urge the Israeli Government to end the blockade of Gaza and to allow unhindered access to humanitarian assistance and goods. Furthermore, I urge the international community to strengthen its commitment to providing humanitarian and development aid to the Palestinian people, particularly through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East UNRWA, which supports more than 5.6 million Palestine refugees.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“We also should welcome President Abbas’s call at the high-level debate last week for the Secretary- General to commence, together with the Quartet and the Security Council, an international conference with all concerned parties to engage in a peace process based on international law, United Nations resolutions and other internationally agreed parameters. My third point is continued support for the Palestinian cause. In addition to facing the menace of forced evictions, the demolition of homes and discrimination and violence, as well as years of blockade, the Palestinians are now, sadly, also confronted with the increasing coronavirus disease pandemic and its socioeconomic spillover effects. Once again, Nickolay’s briefing presented a gloomy picture of the situation on the ground.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“The conflict has been further amplified by decades of Israel’s creeping annexation and illegal settlement policy in the occupied territories, a policy that is flagrantly unlawful and goes against resolution 2334 (2016). As such, the idea of promising peace without addressing root causes is just an illusion of peace. Any efforts to resolve the conflict and achieve peace should first and foremost be undertaken with the involvement of the two main parties, the Palestinians and the Israelis. Seeking solutions that disregard other parties is unjust and one-sided. I thus come to my second point: restarting a credible peace process. We need to show our support for the Secretary-General’s call urging both Israeli and Palestinian leaders to re-engage in meaningful negotiations.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“Sadly, despite various United Nations resolutions and widespread global support, and in defiance of international law, Palestine remains the only country attending the Conference that has not enjoyed its independence. To this day, it is still illegally occupied, and its people are discriminated against and their lands often arbitrarily seized. Indonesia affirms that it is time for the United Nations to do more. We all need to do more. With that in mind, allow me to share three important points. First, peace without addressing the relevant root causes is not peace at all. Indonesia would like to take this opportunity to remind Member States that the root cause of the Palestinian–Israeli conflict is the illegal occupation.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“Let me start by expressing our sincere condolences on the passing of His Royal Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. May His Highness rest in peace. Let me also begin by expressing my appreciation to the presidency of the Niger for having convened today’s meeting and, of course, to the Special Coordinator, Nickolay Mladenov, for his briefing. As we commemorate the historic seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, we are constantly reminded of what the United Nations stands for. It stands for peace, it stands for international order, and it stands for equality. These are the principles that Indonesia also believes in and emphasized at the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference as pivotal guidelines on the subject of the independence of nations that are under occupation or colonization.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“We believe that the smooth transition to UNITAMS can be achieved only through close coordination between the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan, as well as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, in the UNITAMS planning process. Indonesia emphasizes the need for close cooperation and collaboration among all relevant parties in the UNITAMS planning process, especially on the transfer of assets. As an inseparable part of the Sudan’s transition, the success of UNITAMS should be the priority of all parties. Let me conclude by reiterating Indonesia’s deep commitment to supporting the Sudan in this new chapter of its journey towards an enduring peace, security and prosperity.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“We strongly believe that the improvement in the general well-being of all the Sudanese is inseparable from the country’s political transition. Political progress should be experienced by all Sudanese people in their daily lives. The presence of UNAMID remains crucial to ensuring the provision of humanitarian assistance and basic services to the Sudanese. We call on UNAMID to enhance its cooperation with the Government to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance, including to bolster the Sudan’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. My third point concerns ensuring a smooth transition to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). Indonesia welcomes the establishment of the Executive Committee for Coordination with UNITAMS.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“Indonesia firmly believes in the virtue of sustained and owned dialogue towards a lasting reconciliation. We call on the Government of the Sudan, in coordination with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), to intensify dialogue and community engagement in response to the clashes. Indonesia joins the Secretary-General in commending the Government of the Sudan’s prompt response to the clashes, particularly through the national committee for the protection of civilians and the facilitation of reconciliatory dialogue among the communities. My second point is on enhancing humanitarian assistance. As reported by the Secretary-General (see S/2020/912), intercommunal clashes, the economic crisis and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have exacerbated the humanitarian situation in the Sudan.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“Like other speakers, let me begin by thanking the briefers, Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for their comprehensive presentations. Indonesia is encouraged by the achievements of the Government of the Sudan, especially the historic comprehensive peace agreements with armed groups in Darfur and the Two Areas. We commend the Sudan on reaching yet another important milestone on its journey towards peace, stability and prosperity. We therefore need to remain vigilant in order to ensure that those achievements can be sustained and further enhanced. In that regard, I would like to underline three important points. My first point concerns strengthening intercommunal dialogue. The intercommunal tensions in the east, west and south of the country must be addressed effectively.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“We are convinced that the dawn of a new era in which all people in Afghanistan can once again live in peace and harmony is nearer than it appears. Before closing, we would also like to commend our co-penholder, Germany — I was not yet counting, but he mentioned 20 months, which seems like a short time — as well as the experts and the political coordinators, whose contribution and support have been invaluable. I thank all the experts who have engaged in the negotiations constructively, and, as I mentioned earlier, the resolution before us has been made possible by the combined and collective wisdom and efforts of the Council.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“Indonesia is honoured to have been the co-penholder along with my colleagues from Germany, and, as a long-standing supporter of peace and well- being in Afghanistan, we will continue to do what we can for our Afghan brothers and sisters, be it though our multisectoral capacity-building and training programmes or as a dialogue facilitator to assist them in realizing the peaceful and prosperous country that they fully deserve. Our patience, our undertakings, our support and our love for the people of Afghanistan have been a vital part of our contribution during our terms in the Security Council. Rest assured that Indonesia, during the remainder of its term in the Council and beyond, will continue to work tirelessly to garner support for Afghanistan bilaterally and multilaterally.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“They all are vital, and hence continued attention to and support for them will promote conducive conditions in the country and foster the flow of peace negotiations. These range, among other things, from supporting the Government of Afghanistan on future elections and electoral reform processes to supporting regional cooperation for peace and stability, as well as from supporting the Government on the protection and promotion of human rights, including strengthening safeguards for children and women, to supporting the Government in undertaking governance reforms and development. UNAMA’s contribution will certainly be essential. We hope that the Council and other partners will continue to accord befitting support to Afghanistan and to UNAMA.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“We take pride in this collective effort and the wisdom of the Council, which has resulted in a comprehensive, robust and timely renewal of the mandate of UNAMA. Indeed, this is a critical moment in history. The peace negotiations started on 12 September in Doha. It is the start of a process that Indonesia welcomes with the fervent hope that it will lead to the fulfilment of the long-awaited aspiration of all Afghans to a peaceful, prosperous and united homeland. We wish the negotiators and interlocutors the very best in their work. As Afghanistan embarks on this new journey towards reconciliation and peace, the role of UNAMA becomes even more important. A number of aspects of the mandate of UNAMA have been laid out in the resolution.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“After hearing the statement made by my dear brother Christoph Heusgen, it seems that we are already leaving the Council. But on a more serious note, I would also like to echo my fellow co-penholder, Christoph from Germany, as Indonesia expresses its sincere appreciation to all members of the Council for their support on resolution 2543 (2020), on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as well as the support extended to us as co-penholders. The unanimous adoption of the resolution renewing UNAMA’s mandate sends a strong signal of support to the people of Afghanistan from the Security Council and the international community. The spirit of cooperation and solidarity shown during the negotiations on the resolution was profound.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“We call for a strong UNSMIL after its being weakened for more than six months. As Libyans face a new chapter ahead at this time, it is timely for new leadership at UNSMIL to be appointed. Indonesia also acknowledges the international efforts that have been made for Libya, including the Berlin process and the facilitation of the intra-Libyan dialogue by the Kingdom of Morocco, and we also recognize Tunisia for supporting and hosting UNSMIL. In a renewed partnership, we now have the opportunity to save lives in Libya. Let us continue the momentum and move forward to attain a lasting peace.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8758 (2020) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the adoption of resolution 2542 (2020). We would also like to thank the penholder and members of the Security Council for their engagement. Since the current conflict in Libya started in April 2019, the Council has stated again and again that there is no military solution for Libya. To that end, the role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is indeed crucial. The resolution we adopted today means the following: no more fighting, no more foreign interference. Indonesia voted in favour of the resolution in support of the work of UNSMIL and its leadership in brokering peace in Libya. The resolution provides space and flexibility for the Mission to facilitate a long-standing ceasefire as well as to protect the people in Libya, including its efforts to fight coronavirus disease.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8758 (2020) · source
“Parties should also abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. In conclusion, I would like to once again quote Secretary-General Guterres, who said that “the pursuit of peace is a continuous process based on choices and decisions we make every day”. It is therefore a matter of choice of all parties as to whether they will allow the worst thing to happen to their people and nation or choose to pursue peace and save their people. I, for one, choose peace for the people of Yemen for the sake of every Mohammed, Jamila, Samia and Abdulrahman, as well as all Yemeni brothers and sisters that have yearned for peace for too long.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“It is disappointing that the tanker has not yet been assessed and repaired, and my delegation again urges the Houthis to expeditiously allow the United Nations team to begin its work. We hope that progress can be made on each and every element of the five urgent priorities highlighted by Mr. Lowcock. Thirdly, agreed commitments are the building blocks to a broader political solution. All previous agreements and the input of the Council remain relevant in charting the political settlement to end the conflict. We reaffirm the importance of the inclusiveness of all relevant demographics and the implementation of all previous agreements and relevant Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015). These are all legally binding commitments. The Council should therefore play the role of custodian.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Alongside the economic and food insecurity crises, we all know about the depletion of funding for humanitarian assistance, the collapsing health-care system and the impact of COVID-19. In the face of growing violence, Yemen is on the brink of famine. Mr. Lowcock is once again ringing the alarm on the spectre of famine. These factors underline the depth of the crisis and the precipitous danger facing Yemen at a time when there is no movement on the three proposals made by the Special Envoy. My delegation therefore again highlights the wisdom of a political solution. On the FSO SAFER oil tanker, two months have elapsed since our previous Council meeting on this issue (see S/2020/721) and we should continue that discussion.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Failing to do so would mean that instead of peace, the parties prefer war. After years of conflict, it is clear that the military approach has succeeded only in bringing further misery to the people of Yemen. We therefore condemn the continuous Houthi attacks, including on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We also call for the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), and in particular endorse the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire. Indonesia fully supports the push of the Special Envoy for an inclusive Yemeni-led and -owned peace process facilitated by the United Nations. Secondly, we must avoid a humanitarian catastrophe as a result of the conflict in an era of depleted resources and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
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“Sadly, each component of the conflict has become a political bargaining chip for the parties, even as they inflict greater suffering on the people of Yemen. While Mr. Lowcock has alluded to the fuel crisis in Yemen, Sana’a airport will be closed, even to humanitarian assistance. This development will further affect the availability of health and medical supplies for humanitarian assistance. As clearly stated by both Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock, we appeal to those controlling the airport to open it for the sake of humanity. Indonesia therefore urges the Houthis and the Government of Yemen to continue to work with the Special Envoy, particularly with a view to reaching a joint declaration and achieving a nationwide ceasefire. We support the call of Mr. Griffiths to engage and finalize a joint declaration.”
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“First of all, I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their updates. Unfortunately, after months of hope, we are confronted with heart-breaking indications of the very direction we were trying to avoid. Nonetheless, as long as there is political will on all sides, progress is attainable. Before I highlight three points that Indonesia believes could save the future of Yemen, let me take this opportunity to underline Indonesia’s support for Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and independence. Those must be our guiding principles for Yemen. My statement will focus on the humanitarian impact arising from the conflict. First, we would again like to stress that the Yemeni crisis can be resolved only through a political process.”
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