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Djani

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first: 2016-04-14
most recent: 2020-11-12
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“To address those issues, countries need to seek solutions beyond institutional reform. While we recognize the importance of supporting countries in building their capacities in effective rule-of-law, governance and related areas, it is also crucial to build their economic resilience to the recurrence of conflict. Among its initiatives, Indonesia organized an international workshop on crops for peace last year, which provided a platform for sharing best-practices on agriculture-based economic development in post-conflict countries. At the global level, Indonesia also continues to contribute to United Nations peacekeeping operations with a view to ensuring coherence in the support to nationally driven transitional justice processes.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“All elements of society must be extensively consulted and involved in the design and implementation of a transnational justice process in order to ensure a sense of national ownership, which is essential for the long-term effectiveness of transitional justice. Women must play a central role in that process, and their voices should be heard carefully. Indonesia is a strong advocate of women’s robust role along the entire peace process continuum. As part of that commitment, Indonesia is currently working on the establishment of a regional network of women negotiators and mediators. We will continue to amplify the call for greater participation of women in peace processes. Thirdly, comprehensive reform is essential. Countries in transition often face capacity challenges in the political, legal, security and socioeconomic sectors.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“First, transitional justice processes should be forward-looking. They are not only about addressing past grievances; crucially, such processes must also lay the foundation for reconciliation and rebuild trust in society while avoiding repetition. Therefore, a forward- looking approach will help countries move towards sustainable peace and development. Transitional justice processes should become part and parcel of broader efforts to build and sustain peace. Given that each country has its own particular context, needs and capacities, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. A nationally determined comprehensive approach is required for transitional justice to be successful. Secondly, transitional justice must be nationally owned and inclusive.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Belgium for convening this open debate on transitional justice. I would also like to thank the briefers. I welcome the presence of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Niger, Spain and Guatemala and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Estonia. Indonesia aligns itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Countries emerging from conflict are often confronted with numerous challenges in building and sustaining peace, including the provision of justice for victims of conflict and the promotion of reconciliation. Addressing those complex issues, while not easy, is a key requisite to achieving a durable and prosperous peace. In that context, allow me to share the following three pertinent points.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“We call on everyone to adhere to their commitments under international law, as well as to respect the arms embargo and create a conducive atmosphere so that peace can prevail.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8722 (2020) · source
“We support the international efforts to find peace in Libya, which enjoy Libyan support and have continued in a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led process. Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are of the utmost importance. We support the work of neighbours and regional organizations to help resolve the conflict in the country. We support the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salamé, including his three-step plan and multi-track approach. We have heard his plea, and the Council must step up. We call on the parties in Libya to make use of the tools available to them and engage in peaceful dialogue in good faith and with an honest interest in the future of Libya.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8722 (2020) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the adoption of resolution 2510 (2020). We thank the penholder and the members of the Security Council for their constructive engagement. We would like to thank Germany for hosting the Berlin Conference. But today’s resolution is not only about the Berlin Conference. It is about giving a chance for peace to take place in Libya. It is about giving hope to the Libyans that peace is not elusive. It is about saving the lives of the Libyans. It has been 11 months since the outbreak of the current crisis in Libya, and the attention of the world is upon us, the Security Council. Indonesia voted in favour of resolution 2510 (2020) so as to fulfil our moral obligation and our solemn duty as a member of the Security Council.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8722 (2020) · source
“The Council and its members, at the very least, should create a conducive atmosphere so that peace can prevail. We, the Security Council, cannot afford to be seen as a spectator in the process of the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly in securing the independence of Palestine. This is a moral mission and a solemn duty that have slipped from our grasp over the past decades.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“As a firm supporter of multilateralism, Indonesia has always taken a stance on the importance of upholding international law, including in settling international disputes and conflicts. It is worth underlining that the need for practical solutions should not come at the expense of international law, including various United Nations resolutions. In closing, and in line with these reflections, Indonesia is pleased to observe that the Secretary- General affirmed the position of the United Nations on the matter, which is bound by the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council. We, the Security Council, have the authority, the duty and the moral obligation to ensure that all the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council are faithfully implemented.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“While we are of the view that we need to be realistic, the illegal actions and measures undertaken by the occupying Power, including changing the demographic character of the territories, will only imperil the viability of the two-State solution and jeopardize our pursuit of peace. Thirdly, there is a need for credible multilateral negotiations. Indonesia calls for the early resumption of credible multilateral negotiations on the question of Palestine and reaffirms the importance of dialogue among the relevant parties, under the multilateral framework and guided by the internationally agreed parameters. Any agreement on an issue of the magnitude of the Palestine-Israel conflict should be undertaken with the involvement of the two parties. Only then can we have a comprehensive and lasting peace, security and stability in the Middle East.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“The Security Council owes a debt to the people of Palestine and must find solutions to the plight and dire humanitarian needs of the Palestinians. How long must we wait before we see an independent, sovereign State of Palestine? Secondly, we reaffirm the two-State solution in accordance with international law and internationally agreed parameters. We call on the international community to respect the various decisions and resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967) and 2334 (2016), bearing in mind the vision of a region where two sovereign States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secured and recognized borders based on 4 June 1967 lines. Our objective must be to ensure respect for and the preservation of the integrity and contiguity of the Palestinian territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“That mandate guided Indonesia at the Bandung Conference of 1955, which concluded with the adoption of the Bandung Principles as a guide to achieving the full independence of all nations under occupation and colonialization. The Bandung Conference expressed Asian and African countries’ support for the independence of Palestine. The people of Palestine have long been denied their legal and inalienable right to create a sovereign independent State. It is indeed a deplorable fact that the Palestinians have lost their lands to illegal settlers and continuous annexation by Israel as the occupying Power, in violation of many international laws. The human rights of the people of Palestine have been violated, and many have been forced to become refugees.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“I would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his remarks and Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. Furthermore, I welcome His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. We asked for this meeting today in response to recent developments in the region, including the announcement on 28 January of the plan on the Middle East, which may cause concern and affect the stability of the region and beyond. That new development has reminded us once again of the necessity of upholding the Charter of the United Nations and the spirit of multilateralism, which we hold near and dear to our hearts. Against that backdrop, allow me to make the following points. First, Indonesia’s position has been loud, clear and consistent and is firmly rooted in our constitutional mandate.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“Permit me, first of all, to express our appreciation to Belgium, as President of the Council for this month, for arranging this important meeting and, of course, to welcome His Excellency Philippe Goffin, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Belgium to the Chamber. I would like to pay tribute to my brother, Ambassador Moncef Baati, for his service, dedication and friendship and to wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We are honoured today by the presence of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine, the voice of the Palestinian people. Let me reassure him of the solidarity and full support of the Government and the people of Indonesia for the cause of the people of Palestine.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“To that end, with the support of the Group of Friends of Preventing Violent Extremism, Indonesia, together with Belgium and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, co-hosted an Arria Formula meeting in November 2019 on the challenges of radicalization in prisons in order to discuss strategies, best practices and persistent challenges in managing incarcerated terrorists and other violent extremist prisoners. In conclusion, while continuing with law enforcement, Indonesia believes that we should also invest in soft measures to counter terrorist narratives and steer people away from extremism. We need to promote and facilitate the spread of messages of peace, moderation and tolerance, as the best approach to confronting hatred and prevent incitement.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“We believe that further efforts need to be made to strengthen the coherence, coordination and effectiveness of prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies among Member States, with the support of the relevant United Nations agencies. That leads to my last point — preventing recidivism. As mentioned in the report, the threat posed by returnees, terrorist perpetrators, frustrated travellers and radicalized prisoners is also of continued concern. Despite the fact that some of them are still believed to be dangerous according to records, they are expected to be released soon. We cannot afford to take risks. We cannot undertake deradicalization efforts that only lead back to prison. In that connection, Indonesia advocates a comprehensive approach.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we must ensure that our preventive measures and responses evolve equally quickly and with greater dynamism. Secondly, we note the continuing humanitarian and security challenges posed by FTFs. Issues such as how to deal with the relocation, prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of returning FTFs and their accompanying family members present significant challenges for Member States. In that regard, with a view to discussing existing practices and challenges in South-East Asia, Indonesia, together with CTED, co-organized a regional meeting in Jakarta last week on the theme “Comprehensive and tailored strategies for the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of persons allegedly associated with terrorist groups”.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“My delegation takes note of various salient points in the report, including the point that, despite the decrease in the overall level of violence related to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the group continues to pose a serious threat through its affiliates and the attacks it has inspired. Of equal concern is the remaining large number of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs). With that in mind, let me make three brief points. The first relates to the threat of terrorism by ISIL affiliates. Far from Iraq and Syria, ISIL affiliates continue to threaten other parts of the globe. The report clearly demonstrates that ISIL affiliates have become even more active in West and Central Africa, the Greater Sahara area, Central Asia and South-East Asia. We know that it is a threat that evolves quickly and takes on different forms.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“First of all, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx and civil society representative Mona Freij for their briefings. We are pleased to observe the fruitful collaboration between the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and encourage them to continue on that path. On that note, we note the important work that they have conducted to date and look forward to sharing Indonesia’s experience and lessons learned in preventing and countering terrorism when we host both entities, as well as the Coordinator of the Monitoring Team, later this month in Jakarta. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Monitoring Team, CTED, the Office of Counter- Terrorism and other United Nations entities for the comprehensive report before us (S/2020/95).”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Indonesia reiterates its support for the efforts made by the Government of the Central African Republic and further calls on the wider membership of the United Nations to continue its support to the country. Indonesia will continue to push for unity in the Council and the bridging of differences among members in order to move forward in our collective goal to save lives.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the adoption of resolution 2507 (2020) and thanks the penholder for its efforts in trying to find consensus and bridge differences. We heard the call from the Central African Republic and recognize its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the benchmarks. Today’s adoption is a form of support to the Government of the Central African Republic in the need to combat armed groups and maintain stability closer to the upcoming national election. Today’s adoption also emphasized our views on sanctions. First, sanctions are not an end in themselves but a means to achieve our collective goals. Secondly, sanctions are not forever and should be used in line with the real situation on the ground.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“As a way forward, we envisage a larger role in sharing the ASEAN Way to address issues of common concern. We are part of the global community. We will continue to contribute to finding solutions to global challenges, as responsible members of the global society.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“In that connection, ASEAN has established the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry — a pool of ASEAN women experts that seeks to promote gender perspectives in peace and reconciliation processes in ASEAN. Indonesia is also working to establish the South-East Asian network of women peace negotiators and mediators. We hope that the two forums can be part of the Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Networks. Those are just snippets of ASEAN’s role in maintaining peace and security. It is no coincidence that, for the past 53 years, guns have fallen silent in South-East Asia. In conclusion, the region has benefited from ASEAN’s existence, and we believe the organization has also contributed to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management, ASEAN has developed capabilities to facilitate cooperation and coordination assistance during disaster relief efforts. It is also through the Centre that ASEAN countries have worked together to address humanitarian issues in Rakhine state. Although there are many thematic issues addressed within the ASEAN context, I would like to highlight one important point, which is also under intense discussion in the Security Council, namely, ASEAN’s contribution within the framework of the women and peace and security agenda. We believe that it is crucial to ensure the full and effective participation of women in all stages of peace processes.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“I believe we are the only region that boasts having all of the world’s natural disasters, from hailstorms to cyclones to tsunamis. That helped us develop expertise in those areas. My second point relates to ASEAN’s contribution to emerging non-traditional security challenges. In the field of non-traditional security, ASEAN’s numerous platforms of cooperation and engagement — covering issues such as counter-terrorism, violent extremism, cybercrimes, illicit drug trafficking and many more — have also contributed to making the region much safer. In the maritime domain, for instance, there is the ASEAN Maritime Forum, established to address maritime issues in a holistic, integrated and comprehensive manner. As I mentioned, South-East Asian States are also geographically prone to natural disasters.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“ASEAN countries have participated in peacekeeping operations since as early as the 1950s under the banner of the Blue Helmets. As both Secretaries-General mentioned, all 10 ASEAN member countries have endorsed the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. That is an important part. There are many areas on which we can work. The Secretary-General of ASEAN pointed out several of them. Secretary-General Guterres pointed out six practical areas of cooperation. We certainly welcome all of them. I would like to highlight in particular where we can work together on issues related to peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, early warning, peace and security, climate change — which is an important issue for us in ASEAN — and disaster management.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“ASEAN countries also engage with other continents — with countries of the Pacific, through the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum; the European Union, through the Asia-Europe Meeting; Latin America, through the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation; ASEAN-the Southern Common Market Ministerial Meeting and others. ASEAN also recently endorsed the Indo-Pacific Outlook. That is how we would like to strengthen ASEAN centrality and enhance our community-building process, based on several principles, including centrality, inclusivity, non-interference and others. Within the framework of ASEAN and United Nations collaboration, enhancing the capacity and capabilities of peacekeeping personnel is one area that must be strengthened.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“We are a firm believer that conflict benefits no one, and that sweeping the problem under the carpet does not resolve differences. That is why in 2015 we established the ASEAN Community with its three pillars: political-security, economy and sociocultural communities. The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia — which has been acceded to by over 40 countries — our cooperation with ASEAN partners and the ASEAN Regional Forum are among the ways in which we expand the ASEAN Way. I believe that the ASEAN Regional Forum is the only forum to which many parties, including Korea, are members. We also promote confidence-building, preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution approaches.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“ASEAN’s collective efforts and its culture of dialogue and consensus-building — or what we call the ASEAN Way — dispelled the elements of distrust and set off a remarkable cycle of peace, trust and prosperity. I believe that the ASEAN Secretary-General alluded to that point as well. For those reasons, we believe that much can be learned from ASEAN, and that ASEAN will be able to adapt to new challenges if continuous dialogue between the United Nations and other regional organizations is strengthened. Let me highlight three pertinent points on how ASEAN complements the work of the United Nations and how we can improve synergies, particularly in the area of peace and security. First, I will address ASEAN’s collective contribution to peace and security.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Secretary-General Guterres for coming here and providing us with his important briefing, as well as the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Dato Lim Jock Hoi, for his briefing. I believe that this is the first time that an ASEAN Secretary-General has come to the Security Council, which marks a historic moment for all of us here. Much has already been said. The ASEAN Secretary- General mentioned that ASEAN was established in 1967, at a time when South-East Asia was marred by disputes, distrust and anxiety. Today, with a total population of more than 650 million, we are among the fastest-growing economies and the engine of global growth. ASEAN member States are contributing over 5,000 personnel to various United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Ten months after the new conflict began, the Council has yet to produce a formal outcome to address it. However, the momentum is with us now but it will soon disappear. This is our time.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, the role of neighbours and regional organizations is very important. The conflict in Libya affects its neighbours, from the flow of arms to the flow of migrants, and creates instability in neighbouring countries and the region. Therefore, we again reiterate the need to involve neighbouring States and regional organizations, since they provide a unique perspective for peace. We welcome the international follow-up committee to the Berlin conference and hope that it will involve relevant stakeholders who were unable to attend in Berlin. At the end of the day, we need to be reminded of our collective duties as the Security Council. We are here to save lives. I say this again and again because it is our only agenda. To save lives, we need to seize the moment — time is fleeting.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“In the same spirit of protecting Libyans, we continue to emphasize that all international efforts should enjoy Libyan backing and be pushed forward in a Libyan- owned, Libyan-led process. We also support the efforts of Special Representative Salamé and UNSMIL in facilitating a multitrack approach, including the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, which is a good forum for advancing confidence-building measures among the parties. Attendance and participation in the Geneva talks will be indicators of the intention to achieve peace or not. We also need to provide the chance for Libyans to benefit from their own natural resources. We are concerned that the ongoing blockade of ports will deprive them of those benefits. Special Representative Salamé also alluded to that very important point.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“However, achieving peace is not the responsibility solely of Libya but of us all, not only those of us who were in Berlin or just the Council but the international community as a whole. Therefore, we expand our call to the entire international community to provide full support to our Libyan brothers and sisters and to avoid exacerbating the situation. Secondly, we need to focus on Libyans, the very people we are supposed to protect. Indonesia is concerned that, following the truce last week, attacks are persisting against civilians — including women, children and migrants — and against health-care and civilian facilities. Shelling of residential areas and vital civilian infrastructure is continuing, including against Mitiga airport. That must stop.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“We acknowledge the principles of the Berlin communiqué and call for the international community to support and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya; international laws and agreements, including the arms embargo; and efforts to return to the political process for all Libyans. In that connection, we welcome United Nations efforts to facilitate the upcoming dialogue between the House of Representatives, the High Council of State and other constituencies in Libya. The need for such dialogue is something that everyone has voiced, including Indonesia, and that has enjoyed consensus within the Council. Everybody wants to see Libya find peace.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“Salamé’s worrisome report (A/2020/41) refers once again to the many civilian casualties, the children who are falling victim to shelling in Tripoli, the continued escalation of the conflict and the dire humanitarian situation, all of which are grim stories from the field. The Council cannot stay silent. What we, as the Security Council, do now will indeed resonate in history. Therefore, allow me to focus on the following points. First, Indonesia supports all international efforts to bring lasting peace to Libya. We welcome the Berlin conference, as a complementary process to United Nations efforts for Libya.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“At the outset, like others, I would like to thank the briefer, Mr. Ghassan Salamé, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and Mr. Mathias Licharz of Germany for presenting the report on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. Libya is currently at an impasse. The situation on the ground has garnered the attention of the entire world. The world is watching how the Libyans will resolve their issues, how the international agreement will hold and what the Security Council will do next. Mr.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“It remains the obligation of the Council to safeguard that vision, first and foremost for the sake of the Palestinian people but also for the stability of the region and beyond. Lastly, I find it find it hard to understand how we are expected to hold a dialogue in the Council when the delegation of Israel has not responded to a single query posed by our Palestinian colleagues today. We should have a conversation in this Chamber. We should have a discussion on how to move things forward. But the fact that the Israeli representative did not make a single reference to Palestine in his statement today shows that there is something wrong in the process and in our discussions thus far. I find it bewildering and shameful. It does not serve the purpose of peace. It is time for us in the Council to move forward and to find a solution.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“How many more names will we learn, as the reality and the suffering of the people of Palestine are given a human face? That paints a clear picture of what is happening on the ground, as well as of what has to be done by all of us here in order to ensure that such suffering does not continue. It is disturbing to hear that, on the first day of the year 2020, Israeli authorities uprooted 147 olive trees in the village of Al-Jaba’a, in Bethlehem, belonging to eight Palestinian families. For Palestinians and many communities, the olive tree represents peace and resilience. In the current context, the olive tree may also represent the two-State vision — a vision of peace in the Middle East.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Let me join other colleagues in stressing the vital role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), not only as a lifeline but also as a safeguard for the Palestinian right of return. I am glad to hear from Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Mueller about the capabilities and ability of UNRWA to increase employment among Palestinian youths. That is why we continue to support UNRWA. I wish to reaffirm the solidarity of the Government and the people of Indonesia with the Palestinian people, as well as our unwavering support for their inalienable rights. We heard from Assistant Secretary-General Mueller about the plights of Salwa, Jamil and Manar and Anas.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“There is no other way forward on this matter, apart from ensuring Israel’s compliance with international law and the relevant resolutions. My third and final point pertains to the dire humanitarian situation of the Palestinian people. It is imperative to stop the blockade and related restrictions against civilians in the Gaza Strip, as they constitute collective punishment on the Palestinian people, imposed in clear violation of international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank poses a serious threat to the life of every Palestinian, including women and children. It is the responsibility of the international community to help those enduring the serious humanitarian situation in Gaza, the West Bank and places of refuge.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“The Security Council must instead seriously address the issue and find a durable solution based on the United Nations Charter and in conformity with its resolutions. In that regard, I wish to reiterate Indonesia’s profound commitment to, and support for, all efforts to bring the peace process back on track, based on the internationally agreed parameters. Secondly, the Council must stand firm in upholding international law and multilateralism. The Council must not be silent in the face of continuous Israeli threats of formal annexation of the occupied territory, including East Jerusalem. In resolution 2334 (2016), the Council affirmed that changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations, constitute a flagrant violation under international law.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“First, there is an urgent need to reverse negative trends. The prevailing negative trends in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict escalate the threats to achieving durable peace and security in the region. On the settlement issue, for example, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that 621 Palestinian structures were demolished or seized in the West Bank in 2019, displacing 914 Palestinians. Those figures represent a 35 and 95 per cent increase, respectively, as compared with 2018. If the de facto annexation is not brought to an end, it will cause profound human suffering to the Palestinians and make peace and stability impossible to attain. We must not let such unlawful acts go unnoticed.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for their important briefings. As the seventy-fifth anniversary of our Organization approaches, we are reminded once again that no durable peace can be achieved without upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as multilateralism. The absence of those elements, in practice, has shaped the protracted Arab-Israeli conflict and made the two-State vision harder to achieve. Recent regional tensions have also reminded us all of the critical necessity of upholding the principles of the Charter and multilateralism. We once again urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, restart dialogue and renew international cooperation. Allow me to stress the following points.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“What we need is a resolution that guarantees access for humanitarian assistance - a simple resolution, a piece of paper that contains a mandate for us to work for humankind. Indonesia stands ready to actively support the continuation of our common goal to save Syrian lives. They are innocent, apolitical and in need of our genuine help. This is not the end. We must continue to work for the sake of the Syrian people. There should never be an end to saving lives. I call upon all colleagues, members of the Council, to continue to work on this noble endeavour. The Syrian people need us all.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“My delegation deeply regrets that we have been unable to agree on a solution today. As I mentioned in my statements yesterday (see S/PV.8694) and this morning (see S/PV.8696), civilian lives are at stake and we are responsible for addressing this urgent issue immediately. It is fair to say that we are all equally unhappy. However, this is not about the happiness of Council members. This is mainly about the lives of 4 million people in need of lifesaving humanitarian assistance. I cannot offer a magic formula to resolve this deadlock because we do not need one. What we need as Council members is a simple formula that is based on genuine dialogue, with pure humanitarian goals that avoid the politicization of the issue.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“My delegation is taking the floor following the voting on draft resolutions S/2019/ 961 and S/2019/962, on the cross-border mechanism. Indonesia voted in favour of draft resolution S/2019/96l, submitted by the co-penholders, since the text is the result of in-depth efforts to find middle ground for divergent positions among Security Council members. The draft reflects compromise and ways to address concerns that were raised. In that regard, we thank the co-penholders for facilitating the process. We also appreciate the efforts of Russia in submitting draft resolution S/20l9/962, on the renewal ofthe mechanism, in the spirit of improving humanitarian assistance to Syria. However, my delegation believes that the draft was not exhaustively discussed by all Council members and does not fully address the needs of the 4 million people in need.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“This being the last scheduled open meeting of the Council for this year, Indonesia would like to extend its appreciation to all our colleagues and the outgoing members - Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Peru, Poland and our neighbour in the Chamber, Kuwait - for their strong cooperation and commitment to maintaining international peace and security. We have worked closely this past year, and it has been a great pleasure to work with all the Permanent Representatives, mission staff, experts and political coordinators, who have done quite a lot in pursuing the mandate and quest of the Council to ensure peace and security. Once again, we extend our best wishes to all colleagues. We look forward to working with the incoming members beginning on 1 January. A merry Christmas and happy New Year to all.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Only they will decide their own future. We appreciate the various dialogues supporting the United Nations-facilitated political process in Syria. We also appreciate the involvement of various stakeholders who would see peace in that area. The constructive approach needs to continue and be enhanced. The international community has its own role to play in assisting Syria in overcoming the crisis, and the Council also has a responsibility to help alleviate the hardship of millions of civilians in Syria. Hopefully, we will fulfil that responsibility today by adopting the draft resolution on the cross-border mechanism. Inshallah. On another note, we would like to echo Ms. Wronecka's statement. I do not know whether the timing is right, but I was informed that this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council - hopefully.”
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“We in the Council should continue to support that effort. Secondly, Indonesia reiterates the importance for all parties to reaffirm their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. It is a necessary foundation for advancing the political process within the framework of resolution 2254 (2015). Thirdly, in the absence of a political solution, the situation in Syria will continue to deteriorate, and we should not let that happen. Many Council members have voiced their grave concerns about the humanitarian situation in Syria, urging that we should immediately end the suffering of the civilians in need. Again, the only sustainable solution to the crisis is through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.”
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