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Djani

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first: 2016-04-14
most recent: 2020-11-12
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“As an example and as mentioned by the High Representative, local elections in Mostar should be held immediately to ensure the participation of all people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in determining their future as a country. For Indonesia, the priority is clear. The people's interests must be put first. I would like to conclude by once again expressing our long-standing support for the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a view to reaching a lasting solution that can accommodate the needs of all stakeholders and, most importantly, the needs of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We underscore the critical need for respecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, together with a shared sense of ownership and belonging among the people. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina will find its own way to democracy, but the bedrock of democracy is the rule of law. No country can maintain a compass or moral guidance without it. That brings me to my third point, which is unity. Bosnia and Herzegovina is undeniably multi-ethnic and multicultural, but we must focus on what make us stronger together, not on what divides us. Coming from Indonesia, which has more than 1,200 ethnic groups and more than 650 languages, and whose people live on 17,000 different islands, we have found strength, stability and prosperity in being together. Unity is important. Although the differences are real, we must act together for a better future. Progress will be a long way off in Bosnia and Herzegovina until there is unity in the country. I believe that it is time to move forward.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“That also means that everyone should focus on full compliance with the General Framework Agreement for Peace. My second point is on the establishment of the rule of law. Indonesia is pleased to see meaningful progress, as shown by the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina's adoption of numerous new laws at many levels. Nonetheless, enforcing those laws is still the key factor. We support the High Representative's View on the necessity of maintaining the rule of law, particularly with regard to the many unimplemented court decisions. We also share his concern about the limited progress made on the anti-corruption measures that have not yet been implemented. The rule of law should be respected in order to preserve and further strengthen the basic structure of democracy.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Indonesia. Like others, I want to thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his important briefing. We assure him of our support. Unlike our German colleague, I hope it does not take another 10 years for him to complete his job. We would like to see more progress. My statement will focus on three key messages. The first is making progress on the five objectives and two conditions. My delegation attaches great importance to reaching those targets in order to underpin longer- term stability. We will need the strong and relentless commitment and dedication of all stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to achieve those targets. As many others have done this morning, we therefore encourage the country's authorities to make progress on the five objectives and two conditions.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Inzko for his briefing. I now give the floor to the members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/364, which contains the text ofa letter dated 1 May 2019 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the fifty-fifth report of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. I now give the floor to Mr. lnzko.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“My delegation reaffirms its long-standing support for the Sudan and South Sudan in finding a peaceful solution to their outstanding issues, including through their participation in UNISFA. By the way, Mr. President, thank you very much for the quicksand-filled hourglass.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“Indonesia has peacekeepers on the ground in UNISFA and will continue to contribute more if needed. We will continue to support UNISFA's mandate renewal and stand ready to contribute constructively to the discussion. Indonesia would also like to commend all United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, together with their partners, which provide humanitarian and recovery assistance to people in need in Abyei. I should like to conclude by expressing our condolences to UNISFA and the Government and the people of Ethiopia over the loss of three Ethiopian peacekeepers who perished in a tragic helicopter crash in February. May the exceptional brothers whom we lost that day rest in peace, and we will continue to honour their contribution to peace and security.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“We are cognizant of changes in UNISFA's operating environment since its establishment in 2011. We must also not lose sight of a wide range of difficult challenges that both the Sudan and South Sudan are currently facing. For Indonesia, the priorities are clear - to preserve and build on the many important gains achieved throughout the work of UNISFA and ensure that the interests of the civilian population, including women and children, are taken into account. Against that backdrop, we see the merit of the Secretary-General's proposal to reconfigure UNISFA in order to reinvigorate the political process. For such a reconfiguration to be effective, my delegation underscores the importance of securing the support of both the Sudan and South Sudan, while also taking into account the views of troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“Concerning the JBVMM, Indonesia also notes a lack of progress on critical issues, including the complete withdrawal of forces from the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone and the establishment of customs and immigration offices. We have also yet to see the regular holding of meetings of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism. The Sudan and South Sudan need to capitalize on the stability created by the presence of UNISFA, as well as the significant improvement in their bilateral relations, to resolve the Abyei and border issues. The international community should support the African Union High-level Implementation Panel in its engagement with the two countries to promote the timely implementation of their obligations under the 2012 cooperation agreement. That brings me to my third point.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“In a similar vein, my delegation also acknowledges UNISFA's support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM), which is an important tool for maintaining stability along the border region. We are pleased to see marked improvement in the implementation of the JBVMM, compared to previous years, including towards meeting the benchmarks outlined in the relevant Security Council resolutions. Secondly, we need to continue our strong encouragement to the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve their outstanding issues. My delegation regrets that little progress has been registered to implement the 20 June 2011 Agreement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area, including the formation of joint interim institutions.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“My delegation attaches great importance to UNISFA's continued efforts to facilitate engagement, mediation and confidence-building among communities in Abyei. Indeed, improved intercommunal relations have resulted in the establishment ofthe Amiet common market, which has become a vibrant economic hub and provides opportunities for peaceful coexistence among different communities in Abyei. Indonesia also commends the important role of UNISFA's police component in strengthening law and order, including by providing capacity-building to community protection committees in response to the increase in criminality and in the absence of an Abyei police force. Earlier this month, our Ambassador in Khartoum had an opportunity to visit Abyei and witness at first- hand the fruits of UNISFA's work.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his important briefing. My delegation would also like to congratulate Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on his appointment as Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Horn of Africa. We thank him for his informative briefing and encourage him to continue to engage with all parties. My statement today will focus on three key messages. First, the presence of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) remains essential to stability in Abyei and along the border region between the Sudan and South Sudan. Indonesia is pleased that the security situation in Abyei remains generally calm, with the exception of sporadic incidents of violence, as documented in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/319).”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“We thank the United States, the penholder, for its efforts aimed at arriving at such a balance through the engagement with the parties, Member States and other relevant stakeholders. We also commend the constructive engagement of all parties with the political process and call on them to remain committed to the process and to extend their fullest support and cooperation to the Personal Envoy to achieve progress towards a political solution.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin my statement by reiterating our delegation's full support for the good offices of the Secretary-General through the political process led by his Personal Envoy, President Horst Kohler. We underscore the pivotal role played by the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) in maintaining peace and stability in the region, a condition conducive for the peace talks that include all parties. For that reason, my delegation welcomes the renewal of the MINURSO mandate and voted in favour of resolution 2468 (2019). Understanding the sensitivity of the issue, we believe that resolution 2468 (2019) very carefully reflects a delicate balance.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“International and regional efforts to end the Israeli occupation based on United Nations resolutions, the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative must be intensified. For our part, during Indonesia's presidency of the Council in May, we will organize a Security Council Arria Formula meeting on the core problem of the Palestinian question, which is the settlements issue. That exercise is intended to take stock of possible ways the Council can take action in response to that problem. This is a critical moment in history, and collective efforts are crucial. Indonesia calls for the international consensus to be maintained, strengthened and respected.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“History proves they can be exploited by the occupying Power to gain time to finalize its settlement, colonization and annexation agenda, and in the end, they make a solution more difficult to achieve. That brings me to my final point, which concerns the inaction of the Security Council. We have a two- State solution on the table but, at the rate we are going, only one State will exist, and that is not Palestine. If that were to happen, it would be a tragedy not only for the people of Palestine but also for the credibility of this organ and its resolutions. We reiterate that the expansion of settlements, violence and many other violations of resolution 2334 (2016) and other relevant resolutions are a blatant affront to the authority of this body.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“That is explicitly reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016), in which the goal of negotiations was also clearly defined as "achieving, without delay, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace" and "an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967" (resolution 2334 (2016), para. 9). Based on the well-known parameters, a time frame should be set for achieving a two-State solution, with an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, and ajust solution to the plight of the Palestineian refugees based on the relevant resolutions. For any Middle East peace plan to be successful, it must provide just and permanent solutions to all final-status issues. Furthermore, we caution against the lure of interim arrangements.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The suffering of the Palestinians is also being made worse owing to Israel's withholding of the tax revenues belonging to the Palestinian Authority. We reiterate our full support for the stance of the Palestinian Authority, which rejects the acceptance of portions of the payment. It is the Palestinians' money and should be paid in full, and without preconditions. We again call on Member States to maintain and mobilize assistance to the Palestinians. For our part, Indonesia recently pledged to provide additional $1 million to UNRWA. Secondly, with regard to the resolution of the conflict, we believe that any peace talks and negotiations must have a clear basis and goals.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The Commission's report is a watershed in the history ofthe occupied territory, as it exposes Israel's use of extreme violence, including live ammunition at close range, against Palestinians involved in civilian activities. That is a blatant disregard and violation of international humanitarian law and human rights - and there is no guarantee that it will not be repeated given the slightest excuse. Against that backdrop, allow me to start with my first point, which concerns the humanitarian situation in Palestine. In the light ofthe financial problems confronting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), we need to pay attention to the humanitarian challenges in Gaza. The blockade must also be put to an end.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Following the minute of silence at the beginning of our meeting today, I would like to join others in expressing our condolences for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, the United States, Burkina Faso and other countries. We condemn any attack that claims innocent lives. Let me also begin by thanking the Under-Secretary- General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, for her briefing, as well as the other briefers, who reminded us what is happening on the ground. Today's open debate also takes place following the issuance of the report by the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Protests in the Occupied Palestinian Territory on the violence committed against the Palestinians in Gaza since 31 March 2018.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“All of foregoing are challenging situations, and the humanitarian needs in Syria must be addressed as a matter of priority. And we in the Security Council need to consistently urge all parties to ensure principled, sustained and improved humanitarian assistance to Syria. In conclusion, it is the collective obligation of the Council that the story of Nujeen or any similar story does not remain buried in the archives of the United Nations so as to ensure that the history of humanitarian calamities is not repeated.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“There is great fear for their safety. That is a grim picture. With regard to Rukban, we are pleased with the ongoing efforts to find durable solutions for people there. However, it is also necessary to ensure access for sustained humanitarian assistance for people who choose to remain. Indonesia shares the Secretary- General's important call for a carefully planned and principle approach to the situation in Rukban that does not create additional harm to the already traumatized and displaced people. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not mention the situation in Hajin as well as the severe flooding in north-west and north-east Syria that damaged 14 camps for internally displaced persons, 40 villages in Hassakeh, including the Areesha camp.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“The second priority is that all parties must allow safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to all in need in all parts of Syria. This also means that all parties to the Syrian conflict shall enable the immediate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance by the United Nations and its partners directly to people throughout Syria on the basis of the United Nations assessments of need, without any political prejudices and purposes. In Al-Hol camp, there are already 73,000 people, 92 per cent of whom are women and children, living under extremely severe conditions, without access to health care and other limited basic needs. We can only imagine the situation. The camp is exceeding its capacity of around 41,000 people, with thousands of people arriving at the camp with illness and trauma caused by violence.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“Indonesia urges all parties to the conflict to do everything in their power to protect civilians. It is indeed heartbreaking to learn that, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, civilians continue to be killed and injured within the demilitarized zone in Idlib. It is also disturbing to learn that people - mainly women and children - continue to be killed as a result of the increased use of improvised explosive device, especially when they are used to target civilians. With regard to the protection of civilian infrastructure, Indonesia stresses that it is urgent to stop the heinous attacks on schools and medical facilities, and that all necessary measures must be taken to ensure this basic infrastructure is not being targeted.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“As laid out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/321), there are nearly 12 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria, around 6.2 million within the country are displaced, some 2 million children are out of school, and there are also millions of Syrian refugees. We know these numbers by heart, and we have high hopes that they will decrease in time. But hope alone cannot improve the current situation. Along with the ongoing humanitarian responses by the United Nations humanitarian agencies and partners, we also need the full commitment of all parties to the conflict to respecting international law and international humanitarian law. In this context, Indonesia is of the view that we must focus on two priorities. First, civilians and civilian infrastructures must be protected.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“Let me first of all thank Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her briefing and Ms. Nujeen Mustapha for being here with us and sharing her stories. We applaud Ms. Mustapha's optimism and strong efforts in advocating in favour of refugees and people with disabilities. I share the conviction of many of my colleagues who have spoken before me that she has displayed great courage and should be assured that her message does not fall on deaf ears. Indonesia is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian situation and hostilities in various parts of Syria, which have severely affected civilians, including women and children.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“We believe that international organizations, including financial institutions and the private sector, should support Colombian efforts to consolidate peace. This also an important factor. In conclusion, Colombia has travelled far on its path to peace. It is crucial that it now stay the course, and that all parties continue to play their role befittingly. The unity of the Security Council is ofvital importance. We must collectively ensure that this historic opportunity will pave the way for an enduring peace in Colombia. And I must say, Mr. President, that this is not a sad day today.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We also appreciate that those reintegration projects also include women, as Ms. Salamanca mentioned. We believe that women are important drivers that ensure reconciliation. This is an important fact. In our experience, the healing process not only involves the feeling of security and safety but also involves concrete reassurances of livelihood and the belief that there is a brighter future ahead. Nonetheless, every country and society has specific characteristics and traditions, and we trust the Colombian Government knows what is best for its people. Thirdly, we would like to stress international support. After half a century of conflict, healing the wounds of war will not be easy. Therefore, support from a united international community and the Security Council is an important factor.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“In that context, as pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report (S/20l9/265), Indonesia is pleased that approximately 94 per cent of the families concerned have received the financial benefits from the illegal-crop-substitution programme. Based on our past experience, we also believe that reintegration is a long process that requires patience, but it needs to be done as swiftly as possible, bringing reassurance, certainty and hope for the future. Reintegration should not only focus on former combatants but also receiving communities, which is not solely the responsibility of the central Government, but also the provincial and local Governments, community leaders, civil society and others. We welcome the many projects reported by the Special Representative geared towards accelerating the reintegration process.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We hope that the statutory law on the jurisdiction will soon be passed and that swift action on this democratic exercise between the executive and Parliament will be taken to ensure that this legal foundation is put into place as soon as possible, with a View to protecting the rights of victims and providing legal security for all the parties concerned. Secondly, reintegration is key to the successful implementation of the peace agreement, and we underscore the need for progress at all levels. It is essential for us to show former combatants who have laid down their weapons that it is in their interest to be on the right side of history. Access to legal revenue sources and to land is at the heart of effective reintegration.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“First, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, together with its objective, is one of the key components of the peace agreement. It is important that the Special Jurisdiction for Peace receive the full support and cooperation of all the parties involved. Its independence and autonomy, as well as the judgments it arrives at, also need to be respected fully. We continue to support the work of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, as it is playing is critical in promoting access to justice and national reconciliation.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“I would also like to welcome the Colombian Foreign Minister, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia. The presence of the Minister is, as always, and once again, a demonstration of Colombia's partnership with the United Nations in support of durable peace. Indonesia welcomes Colombia's continued commitment clearly set out by President Duque Marquez to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. As has been said many times in this Chamber, the agreement represents an opportunity for lasting peace in Colombia. Indeed, the agreement is also a positive example for the rest of the world that, through dialogue and diplomacy, conflicts can be brought to an end. In the light of that, I would like to address three issues: the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, reintegration and international support.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“It is high time for women to be more visible and in the forefront in carrying the banners of peace. In conclusion, we agree with the Secretary- General's point that there is clear evidence showing that a greater number of women peacekeepers leads to better protection responses and can make significant differences. Indonesia believes that women peacekeepers can do anything, anytime, anywhere for the cause of peace. Moreover, with reference to what my brother the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic mentioned, when he remarked that peace has a woman's face, I should like to add that peace also has a woman's touch.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Retno Marsudi, Indonesia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, hosted a regional meeting in Djakarta on women and peace and security with the intention of creating a global network of peacekeepers, starting from a regional base. The understanding is that women as agents of peace have an important role to play in peacekeeping operations. Female peacekeepers possess better situational awareness, provide a sense of comfort and protection for civilians in dealing with sexual and gender-based violence, and are able to communicate with children harmed by conflicts. In short, they can win the hearts and minds of local communities and civilians. Mrs. Marsudi has also floated the idea of establishing a global coalition of women for peace and tolerance made up of female peacekeepers and women negotiators and mediators.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Troop costs should be adequate to meeting the specific needs of female peacekeepers, supporting much-needed predeployment training, the provision of advanced gender-sensitive equipment and facilities and the creation of a receptive environment for women personnel in missions. I heard all of that in talking to our women peacekeepers in the field. That is what they need, as I think Major General Lund knows very well. Indonesia will work to incorporate those perspectives into the cost data to be collected and considered in the context of the next troop-costs review. We also welcome new initiatives to enhance training and capacity-building in order to improve and build the capacity of female personnel. As was already mentioned, on 8 and 9 April Mrs.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“We are also exploring the possibility of including more female personnel in other recently pledged units, such as military police companies, explosive-ordnance-disposal and counter-improvised- explosive-device teams, aeromedical evacuation teams and transportation companies. In short, there are no fields that should be closed to women, because they can do everything. The third is that a sound strategy is imperative. We are mindful of the challenges. More often than not, missions' infrastructure renders peacekeeping less attractive to female personnel. In addition, we also face the reality of structural and sociocultural challenges that should be minimized or removed altogether, whether at the United Nations, in missions or in contributing countries. Adequate resources should be made available.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“To encourage and prepare more of its able female peacekeepers, Indonesia has incorporated the issue of gender in United Nations peacekeeping as part of the regular curriculum at its peacekeeping training centre in West Java. In order to increase our contribution, we are currently in the process of sending one formed police unit of 140 personnel, including 14 women police officers, to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, as well as 81 individual police officers vetted by the United Nations Selection Assistance and Assessment Team process, 26 of whom are women police officers, who will be deployed to various missions.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“For this year in particular, we are deepening our focus on the required skill sets, in accordance with the missions' needs in the field, and we are intensifying our efforts to increase the numbers of female peacekeepers at United Nations Headquarters and in missions. The second is about the political will to build capacity and pledge more women for deployment. More than 3,000 Indonesian peacekeepers, including 86 female personnel, are currently serving in eight United Nations peacekeeping missions. That figure puts Indonesia in the top eight contributing countries and makes it the number-one troop-contributing country among Security Council members. We also hope it will increase our ranking in terms of women peacekeepers deployed.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“The first is about the importance ofa strong national regulatory framework. At the national level, in 2015 our Government issued a ministerial decree on a road map vision for the period from 2015 to 2019 of 4,000 peacekeepers that established the legal framework for our aspiration to deploy up to 4,000 Indonesian personnel in peacekeeping operations. It was updated in 2017 to include a more comprehensive strategy aimed at increasing women's meaningful participation in peacekeeping. The road map outlined detailed steps and checklists for action to be taken on a yearly basis from 2015 to 2019.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“I would like to join other members, Madam President, in thanking you for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank the briefers, and particularly Major General Kristin Lund for her championing of the cause of women peacekeepers. Our women peacekeepers have been working closely with her and I urge her to continue that good work. I also want to commend and welcome the newly launched gender-parity strategy for uniformed personnel, which aims to double the number of women in military and police contingents by 2020 and beyond. Through resolution 2242 (2015), the Security Council and the Secretariat have shown us a good example of how they can work together to improve the meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping. Building on that effort, Indonesia would like to highlight the following points.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“I must say that after my last statement to the Council on this issue (see S/PV.8476), I got calls from ordinary people in Caracas, not only thanking us for our statement but also reminding us all here in the Council to put aside our differences and think about all of the people of Venezuela. We have opened the curtains in the Security Council; now let us open our hearts and bring light to Venezuela.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“I am reminded of what Dag Hammarskjold said: "The United Nations was not created to take mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell". Indonesia implores the Security Council to act with unity and determination so as to be on the right side of history - the side of peace for Venezuela. I would like to echo the call of Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for us to separate humanitarian objectives from political objectives. Now is not the time for naming and shaming. Let us focus on saving lives and on the many children of Venezuela so that they have a better future.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Once again, it is another sad day for the Council. Based on the principles of the Charter, the Council must discharge its responsibility by assisting Venezuela in stabilizing itself and restoring normalcy. It should work in unity. The humanitarian challenge that has resulted from economic and political difficulties cannot be met unless the Council resolves to rise above its differences. Borrowing from the national motto of Indonesia, "Unity in diversity", although the Council might be diverse in its views, it must be united in its action for the greater good of humankind. Let us show the people of Venezuela that the Security Council can and will be united. Let us show that we care and will not leave them in despair and hopelessness.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Indeed, to resolve the broader situation in Venezuela, we would once again urge all parties to prioritize dialogue and accept the Secretary-General's good offices in helping resolve the crisis. In that regard, we encourage countries that have an influence on the parties to play a positive role. Indonesia has always believed that there has to be a negotiated solution based on dialogue among all those involved, including the option set forth in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. Thirdly, the Security Council, as a whole, must do everything it can to not impede but open up avenues that result in constructively and peacefully resolving the ongoing situation. The Security Council has met three times to discuss the situation in Venezuela, yet so far it has failed to make any difference in the country.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Such assistance must be free from political objectives and should be delivered on the basis of need, in close coordination with the Venezuelan Government and in full respect for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Certainly, it is also necessary to create conditions that will enable the successful provision of humanitarian assistance to the people in need. We appreciate the granting of full access to humanitarian personnel in Venezuela. Humanitarian assistance should also be provided to refugees in neighbouring countries. That brings me to my second point, which is the need for dialogue. Indonesia reiterates that dialogue is the key that will significantly enable the best conditions for the smooth flow of humanitarian aid.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“This is the time for the United Nations to once again play the crucial role not only of good offices but also of a good guardian of humanity, by coordinating the delivery of international assistance. The United Nations has the mandate and expertise, as stated in its Charter, "to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character". We urge that any delivery of assistance by any parties be guided by General Assembly resolution 46/182 and the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Many have already alluded to those points.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Of course, we also support the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs thus far. I have taken note of the three areas that deserve the Council's attention, as duly presented by Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock. I thank him very much for that. I believe that many countries represented in the Chamber care about the plight of the Venezuelan people and have the best of intentions. But the best intentions are not enough. It should not matter how assistance is being delivered. Countries should channel their assistance to the United Nations system, which is impartial, and gain the trust of the Venezuelan people. What is most important is that assistance reach those who are really in need - the people of Venezuela.”
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