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1. “First, we need to reaffirm our commitments to accelerating progress on the women and peace and security agenda, which is a strong platform for transforming our words into actions. In many cases, quotas for the representation of women have been in place only in early stages and commitments to maintain such quotas have not endured. Women are in fact not only part of the solution, but have also been influential in serving as a source of inspiration and as facilitators of peace and security. We have experienced that in Indonesia, and we will continue to pursue that agenda. We feel and believe that women can have a positive influence on their communities. We are therefore committed to strengthening the role of women in mitigating social conflict and countering violent extremism.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

2. “While I am proud in that regard, as we approach the twentieth anniversary of the adoption ofresolution 1325 (2000), all ofus here should ask ourselves what we have achieved on this particular agenda. Are we moving forward? How far have we gone in implementing the resolution to which we are proudly committed? I note the latest report of the Secretary- General on women and peace and security (S/2019/800) and commend the inclusion of women's empowerment and gender equality in most of the agreements reached in peace processes. However, just as all the briefers have reminded us, the implementation of the agenda has proven challenging. Much still needs to be done. Against that backdrop, allow me to highlight three pertinent points.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

3. “Retno Marsudi, the first female Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, who was just re-elected last week. The issue of women will continue to be a priority for Indonesia in the future. Given that this issue is the focus of our debate in the Chamber today, I would also like to point out something very important - over the past 15 years, more than 50 per cent of the diplomats who have been newly recruited every year in have been women. That will make male ambassadors like me extinct in the near future. But the good news is that we will have more women diplomats working as mediators and peacekeepers. They are the people who will continue the quest for the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in the future.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source

4. “First of all, I would like to thank South Africa for bringing the Council's attention to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, which is so dear to Indonesia. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the briefers, some of whom have travelled quite far to brief us - namely, Ms. Diop, Ms. Salah and Ms. Ekomo. I think that they have provided us with ample additional information on this particular issue. Indonesia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Philippines on behalf of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Indonesia's foreign policy accords special attention to the issue of women. That was also clearly stated once again yesterday in a policy speech by Mrs.”

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5. “We as the Council have the power, the duty and the moral obligation to do the right thing for the sake of the Palestinian people.”

   2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source

6. “In this 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, the relevant United Nations resolutions and previous agreements. Convinced that unity and reconciliation are of paramount importance, we again encourage all Palestinian factions to work harder towards reconciliation, for in unity lies strength. To conclude, there is no viable solution to the conflict other than the two-State vision. Renouncing this vision can only lead to an endless cycle of violence and instability in the region and beyond, with the threat of a humanitarian catastrophe. We can and must do much better than that.”

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7. “Indonesia once again stresses that UNRWA's role is critical, not only as a lifeline but also as a safeguard for the Palestinian right of return. We thus need to reinforce our support for the Palestinian people, including through ensuring continuation of the work of UNRWA. Thirdly, there is a need to consolidate our efforts to reverse the negative trends. As each day passes, the prevailing negative trends in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continue to increase the threats to international peace and security. These trends have to be stopped and reversed. We cannot afford inaction. Our failure to act will have great repercussions not only for the prospects of a peaceful and lasting solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, but also for peace and stability in the whole region.”

   2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source

8. “I reiterate Indonesia's persistent call on the Council to stand by its obligation to hold Israel accountable. Secondly, sustaining humanitarian assistance is crucial. The blockade of Gaza, alongside the relentless expansion of settlements, Violence and demolition of property in the West Bank, have, sadly, continued to degrade the humanitarian situation of Palestinians. The Gaza blockade represents a collective punishment of all Palestinians. It is unjust and does not contribute to resolving the conflict. It must be lifted. Let me also draw attention to the serious financial situation that continues to confront the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), hampering the organization's ability to perform its vital mandate.”

   2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source

9. “Indonesia condemns the continued expansion of illegal Israeli settlements and the intended annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory. A recent report by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that 547 Palestinians have lost their homes this year alone to demolitions in the West Bank. Furthermore, 443 structures have been targeted in more than 80 communities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem; that is a 43 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2018. Also of grave concern to us are the continuous provocations by Israeli settlers and security personnel at the holy sites. These actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), and a great obstacle to a peaceful resolution ofthe issue.”

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10. “As many speakers have stated this morning, this issue has been one of the longest standing ones on the Council's agenda. The question was asked as to how many more debates we need. We agree that there is a need to have closure on this issue, but so long as there is no independence for the people of Palestine, we will continue to raise our voice, loudly. It is a matter of great significance that this morning's debate follows disturbing new Israeli threats of the formal annexation of Palestinian lands in the occupied territory, including East Jerusalem. This is a serious and clear threat to the two-State solution. With that in mind, allow me to make the following points. First, Israel must be held accountable for its illegal actions.”

    2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source

11. “Madam President, it is an honour to have you here presiding over this important debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. My delegation would also like to welcome Her Excellency the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, who has contributed to this debate. We wish also to thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his comprehensive briefing. We agree with many of the points he made, in particular the importance of prioritizing preventive diplomacy. Indonesia takes this opportunity to reiterate once again its unequivocal support for the Palestinian cause, the same support that Indonesia, together with other members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, reaffirmed a couple of days ago at the Movement's Summit, held in Baku.”

    2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source

12. “We would also like to draw the Council's attention to the new benchmarks set for BINUH. We believe that the fulfilment of those benchmarks is not BINUH's responsibility alone: both BINUH and the UnitedNations country team serve as catalysts for improvements in Haiti. The Government and people of Haiti should have full ownership in and take responsibility for fulfilling these benchmarks. Before I close my statement, I would like to quote a Haitian proverb: Men anpil, chay pa Ion, which loosely translates as "many hands make light work". It is up to all of us in the international community to lend many hands and help lighten Haiti's load so that it may achieve stability and prosperity.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

13. “The mission of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) - which is not the same as that of MINUJUSTH - is to continue the important work carried out by MINUJUSTH, albeit in a different form, but with the same essence. BINUH's role as a special political mission will not have a peacekeeping element. The Government of Haiti therefore needs to take the lead and exercise ownership in promoting peace and stability in the country. We also believe that the Government of Haiti would benefit tremendously from help from the Peacebuilding Fund as it collaborates with the United Nations country team to support and accelerate the transition to a non-peacekeeping presence. It is clear that Haiti is a litmus test for the success of the United Nations in making the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding to sustainable development.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

14. “There is therefore a need for the international community to work together. Secondly, a comprehensive national dialogue is needed. We have already had many meetings on the issue of development in Haiti, yet the reality on the ground is still far from what is expected. Comprehensive dialogue is the most feasible way to transform that setback into the advancement of political stability in the country. Haiti currently finds itself at a delicate point in time; it needs an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive national dialogue. The challenges are real. The development and implementation of the rule of law in Haiti is quite important. Haiti must take bold steps to start addressing these challenges by immediately holding a comprehensive national dialogue. Thirdly, I would like to focus on the presence of the United Nations in the country.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

15. “Despite all ofits limitations, there have been successful operations leading to the arrests of gang leaders, as well as a reduction in the levels of community violence. They have dealt with protests and unrest nationwide and achieved sustained progress in the second, evaluation stage of its strategic development plan, with support from MINUJUSTH. In future, it will be important to address the logistical challenges facing the Haitian National Police. The lack of equipment should be addressed promptly. The HNP's role in maintaining law and order is the bedrock for Haiti's recovery. We share the Secretary-General's concern about the urgent need for the Haitian National Police to be well resourced and better equipped to fulfil its mandate. The acute equipment needs of the police are urgent.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

16. “I think that it shows clearly, and in one page, what has been achieved by United Nations peacekeeping in Haiti, not only in trying to develop the Haitian National Police (HNP) but also in strengthening the rule of law, and most importantly, for Indonesia and all of us in the Chamber, in promoting and protecting human rights, which is much needed by our Haitian colleagues. I would therefore like to reiterate my gratitude, and I hope that this approach will be replicated across other issues on the Council's agenda. I would like to bring the following three points to the attention of the Council. First, I should like to talk about stability in Haiti. Indonesia commends the Haitian National Police for its efforts and achievements in maintaining peace and stability in Haiti.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

17. “Hundreds of Indonesia's finest peacekeepers shared many moments in that period, through their participation in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and in the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). Several other countries have also contributed their troops, for which we are deeply grateful. We wish to join Mr. Lacroix in paying tribute to the 188 peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives in the fight to achieve peace and security in Haiti over the past 15 years. A lot of work has been done, but of course there are still challenges that need to be addressed. I would also like to express our appreciation to Mr. Lacroix and his team for producing the excellent chart in the handout he distributed to Council members - he knows I like numbers.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

18. “At the outset, I would like to join others in welcoming home to New York our old friend the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, His Excellency Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra. I must say that I am among those who feel proud to see one of the finest representatives of the United Nations attain higher offices. It is an honour for us, and I once again congratulate him on assuming his new high responsibility. I should also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Ambassador Mona Juul, President of the Economic and Social Council, and I welcome them to the Chamber. It has been 15 years since the United Nations started its peacekeeping mission in Haiti - 15 years of struggle, tension, experience, laughter and tears.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

19. “Indonesia stands ready to assist, including by sharing our experiences and best practices in reintegration and illicit drugs crops, as well as in crop-for-peace programming, including palm oil. In conclusion, we strongly commend the people of Colombia for their courage to achieve peace and stability in their country. Their commitment to the peace process is exemplary. May Colombia's example of nationally led peace continue to be a success story for the Council.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

20. “Lastly, we must not lose the existing positive momentum. As we encourage the parties to redouble their efforts to implement the peace agreement, the Security Council, too, should continue to effectively assist the Government with its peacemaking efforts. Political reintegration and successful local elections are also important to ensure stability. Still fresh in our memory is the strong commitment expressed by all parties during our last visit to Colombia - President Duque Marquez, leaders of FARC-EP, heads of peace-agreement institutions, representatives of civil society organizations and former combatants and communities from Santa Rosa to Cauca. We heard them, and it is therefore our obligation to deliver on our promises to make the peace agreement work.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

21. “Such an act clearly shows that those individuals are not interested in peace, in contravention of the wishes of the people who strive and hunger for peace. We should focus more on amplifying the success stories of the vast majority of former combatants, who remain committed and engaged in reintegration programmes as an integral part of their contribution to the overall peace process. We are glad to hear from Special Representative Ruiz Massieu that former combatants are involved in various projects. We appreciate the efforts of the Government through the National Reintegration Council to approve more new collective productive projects, benefitting more former combatants, including women. It is up to us all in the international community to support Colombia's economic and social reintegration efforts, especially gender-sensitive projects.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

22. “We also once again welcome the many positive developments achieved by the people of Colombia in fulfilling the peace agreement, as well as the positive role played by the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. Nonetheless, in line with the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/780), we also call on all the relevant parties to continue to make efforts to enhance mutual trust and deliver on their commitments made to victims, conflict-affected communities and former combatants. Secondly, we are deeply concerned at the announcement by a group of former commanders of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ej ercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) of their decision to rearm. We are worried about the potential negative impact the announcement might have in terms of violence and the security situation in some regions of Colombia.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

23. “First of all, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his detailed briefing and the work carried out by him and his team to ensure lasting peace in Colombia. Let me also welcome to the Security Council once again Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia. His presence today once again raises the profile of this briefing. I would like to make three brief points today. First, Indonesia commends the measures and efforts taken by the Government of President Duque Marquez and its commitment to continuing to implement the Final Agreement to End the Armed Conflict and Build a Stable and Lasting Peace.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

24. “In conclusion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs our help, and we will continue to work with the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as a friend and true partner, to ensure lasting peace in their country.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

25. “The current financial situation at the United Nations should be managed so that it will not impair MONUSCO'S ability to fulfil its mandate. Mandates and resources should work together, and a commitment to a peacekeeping budget should be followed by the realization of that commitment. For its part, Indonesia is continuing its support as one of the countries contributing the largest numbers of troops to MONUSCO, amounting at the moment to 1,044 personnel, including 28 women peacekeepers, and an 850 person-strong rapidly deployable battalion. Our peacekeepers continue to engage with the communities in fulfilling their mandates.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

26. “Measles, malaria and cholera continue to claim lives and must be addressed with equal urgency. We welcome the international conference on public health to be hosted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo next month in Goma. It will mobilize the international community to provide sustainable development and humanitarian assistance to the people of the country who are in need. The Council and the wider membership of the United Nations should unite and rally behind those efforts. Thirdly, support for MONUSCO should be prioritized. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General reports, and as is evident from the report, MONUSCO'S role in the country is crucial and critical. That is why support for MONUSCO is now needed more than ever.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

27. “Secondly, the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should be addressed as a matter of urgency. While progress is being made on the political front, it is disheartening that lives are still being lost to violence and disease. Since 1 June, at least 197 civilians have been killed in Ituri and at least 230,000 people displaced. Cooperation between the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is important to the prevention of further violence. The current Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the second-largest outbreak on record, with 3,050 confirmed cases and 2,100 deaths since August 2018.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

28. “The Democratic Republic of the Congo, like other countries in the Great Lakes region, has been marred by conflict and humanitarian difficulties for years. The root causes of those problems should be addressed. We welcome the steps that President Tshisekedi has taken to strengthen relations with neighbouring countries and that led to a confidence-building meeting in Kinshasa. We also encourage the signatories to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to honour their respective commitments under it and to work together to promote lasting peace and sustainable development in the region. It is time to place the needs of the Congolese people above the pursuit of partisan interests.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

29. “At the outset, I would like to join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui for her briefing. We welcome the progress that has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the establishment of a new coalition Government. We join the Secretary-General in welcoming this sense of hope across the country, as mentioned in his latest report (S/2019/776). We also commend his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in late August and early September, which showed his support for the country. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including the dire situation in Kivu and Ituri provinces. To that end, I would like to focus on a few points. First, regional cooperation remains key to addressing the threat posed by foreign armed groups.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

30. “As the largest troop- and police-contributing country in the Council, I should like to pay tribute to the brave Blue Helmets in the field, including those from Africa, which, as a continent, is the largest collective troop-contributor on the continent. As the last Council member to speak before the President, and having heard the statements of various colleagues in the Chamber, I think it is quite clear to all of us that we all support conflict prevention. What is needed now is to faithfully implement preventive diplomacy, with wisdom and vigour. Furthermore, I second the statement by the Ambassador of the United States exhorting us to take action. Africa is awaiting us all.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

31. “I should like to conclude by underlining that, even when regional organizations are fully determined to play their role, there is a limit to what they can do if the Security Council is not united or ready to take up its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, namely, to maintain international peace and security. We should ensure that resources are available for peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Expecting our special political missions as well as our peacekeeping missions, which, as the Secretary-General mentioned, are mostly on the African continent, to be able to do their noble duty with limited support is to set a mission impossible.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

32. “Meanwhile, the United Nations could provide policy advice, political backstopping and logistical support to AU missions. It could provide adequate resources to ensure that the AU can complete its critical endeavours, including by financing AU-led peace operations. In addition, the United Nations and regional organizations could also team up in mediation efforts. Strategic discussion is needed on how the United Nations could better support the development of regional mediation capacity in Africa. To keep peace in our region, the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been working tirelessly to promote the ASEAN Way, with its fundamental reliance on preventive diplomacy. Indonesia believes South-East Asia and Africa have much to learn from each other in preventing and resolving conflicts.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

33. “Robust partnership between the United Nations and such organizations is therefore quintessential, and, in fact, various forms of collaboration already exist, ranging from the deployment of a United Nations-AU hybrid peacekeeping mission to United Nations support for regional counter-terrorism initiatives. Thirdly, it is necessary to make full use of each organization's comparative advantages. The AU and subregional organizations have unmatched knowledge on conflict on the continent and familiarity with relevant stakeholders. The United Nations must always listen to them. They also have geographical proximity to conflicts, which gives them a strong incentive to resolve them, and the ability to be first responders. The United Nations should engage with them from the earliest signs of conflict to identify workable approaches.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

34. “The United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have been assisting developing countries in promoting good governance, and the Peacebuilding Fund has been funding regional peacebuilding initiatives in Africa. Indonesia also values the role of the Secretary-General's good offices and of United Nations regional offices and encourages the Secretary- General to utilize every instrument in his preventive toolbox to avoid the recurrence of conflict. Secondly, the United Nations cannot prevent and resolve conflicts in Africa single-handedly. Through Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU), the people of Africa aspire to a conflict-free Africa. In realizing this noble goal, the AU and subregional organizations have been increasingly taking charge of peace and security matters on the continent.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

35. “This approach is not sustainable and is proving to be very costly. I wish to underline three points. First, shifting to a culture of prevention is a necessity. From day one, the Secretary-General has emphasized conflict prevention as one of his priorities, and my delegation is very supportive of this shift. Indonesia also endorses the concept of sustaining peace, which emphasizes a system-wide approach to conflict prevention. We must foster synergy between the Security Council and other entities of the United Nations family and harness their comparative strengths to comprehensively address drivers of conflict. The United Nations does not lack proper tools for preventing conflict.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

36. “I wish to begin by condemning the attacks against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali yesterday, which resulted in the loss of life of yet another United Nations peacekeeper from Chad. I would also like to express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government and the people of Chad. We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. Indonesia welcomes the briefings by the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mulamula, Ms. Maite and Ms. Vilakazi. Challenges to peace in many conflict situations in Africa are complex, volatile and characterized by unprecedented civilian casualties, forced displacement and setbacks to peace processes. Far too often, however, we are so busy reacting to conflicts that we are unable to prevent them and address their root causes.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

37. “We are proudthatIndonesianpeacekeepersinthe UnitedNations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo have been successful in assisting the DDR process by engaging with local communities. The support of the international community through regional and subregional organizations will enable the Government to reintegrate combatants into society, thereby preventing relapse. In conclusion, addressing the complex peace and security challenges in the region is not easy. For our part, Indonesia will remain committed as a true partner of Africa in maintaining peace and security.”

    2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source

38. “The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the United Nations are the major guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, signed by 13 countries in the region. We commend the ICGLR for its efforts to ensure that all countries of the region adhere to the cause of peace, including by preventing the illicit movement of natural resources. We also recognize that United Nations peacekeepers are playing their role in winning the hearts and minds of the local population to support the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process.”

    2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source

39. “There are 548,153 refugees and asylum- seekers and 4.8 million internally persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although 75,000 Burundians have returned to their country, the total of remaining Burundian refugees in the region exceeds 400,000. Furthermore, cases of communicable diseases raise concerns and require an urgent international humanitarian response. However, funding for humanitarian responses in the region in 2018 was less than 50 per cent. We, as the international community, must do more. This cannot go on much longer. We should strengthen our support to the region, including through improved humanitarian assistance. Thirdly, the work of regional organizations and United Nations missions in the region should be supported by the Council. We recognize the role of regional and subregional organizations.”

    2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source

40. “Peace and stability remain fragile, especially in the light of threats posed by armed groups, the illicit exploitation of and trade in natural resources and the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A lack of development also causes the instability. Yet, hope remains. WewelcomestepstakenbyPresidentFe'lixTshilombo Tshisekedi to strengthen relations with neighbouring countries, leading to the confidence-building meeting held in Kinshasa. I also echo the Secretary-General in recognizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of conflict in the region. Trust is important and partnership is key. The international community should unite and stand behind African efforts in their pursuit of peace and security. Secondly, relief for the humanitarian situation must be prioritized.”

    2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source

41. “Indonesia welcomes Ambassador Huang Xia to his first briefing to the Council as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region. I assure him of Indonesia's full support in his work. We have taken note of the Secretary-General's report of 1 October 2019 (S/2019/783). The Great Lakes region has witnessed positive developments and initiatives recently. We must seize the momentum to make progress in overcoming challenges to peace and sustainable development. I should like to make several pertinent points. First, the root causes of the conflict should be addressed. The Great Lakes region has been marred by conflict, mistrust and humanitarian difficulties for years. We share the concerns of the Secretary-General over the persistent challenges to human rights in the region.”

    2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source

42. “I would also like to thank all the experts from the other missions involved in the discussion. Once again, my thanks for reaching a consensus resolution. We hope this marks a new beginning.”

    2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source

43. “As witnessed, we are always at the last minute, but the Council has proven, once again, that it is able to reach a consensus decision. At this juncture, UNAMA's work is of crucial importance for the people of Afghanistan, as well as for the international community. Through the resolution, UNAMA will be able to fully support the Government of Afghanistan in holding the upcoming election scheduled for next week, on 28 September. We hope that the people ofAfghanistan will have a credible, transparent and inclusive election. The international community stands with the people of Afghanistan. In conclusion, as my colleague Mr. Heusgen did before me, I would like to thank all our experts and our political coordinator for their excellent work. I am quite sure that a promotion is in store for them.”

    2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source

44. “That is the message that we want to send, and we are happy that Council members could join consensus in unanimously adopting the resolution, which we can be proud of. We have always believed that the unity of the Council would send a strong message of support to the people of Afghanistan and foster full confidence in the work of UNAMA. We would like once again to thank all Council members for their flexibility, support and active engagement, which resulted in the adoption of a resolution that extends the UNAMA mandate for 12 months. We would also like to particularly thank our Chinese brothers, who were constructive throughout the process. The resolution is critically needed, bearing in mind that UNAMA's mandate will expire tonight.”

    2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source

45. “It is simply our core business to give UNAMA a solid and clear mandate that fully respects Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. During the debate on UNAMA on 10 September (see S/PV.8613), many countries sent a signal. We have listened to their positions very carefully. We have also listened to the views of all Council members, as well as to the calls of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Council. During the course of several negotiations, including one that continued until late last night, we tried to accommodate the positions and interests of various countries, and indeed we tried our best to strike a delicate balance. The result is the current co-penholder text that we have just adopted. This text is acceptable to all and, most importantly, unifies the Council once again.”

    2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source

46. “Before proceeding with my statement, let me too begin by expressing our condolences to the people and the Government of Afghanistan following the brutal attack in Kabul, which targeted an election rally in Parwan. Thus far, the attack has claimed the lives of at least 38 people. We condemn this attack in the strongest terms and hope that its perpetrators will be brought to justice. Like my German colleague, allow me to thank the many delegations that supported Indonesia and Germany throughout the drafting of resolution 2489 (2019). Afghanistan is at a critical juncture and we want to make sure that the Council can best support the people of Afghanistan through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).”

    2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source

47. “The adoption of resolution 2488 (2019) is the culmination of that progress. It further emphasizes that sanctions are not the end but the means to achieving our collective goals. It also shows that sanctions are not forever and should be used in line with the real situation on the ground. Indonesia supports the efforts made by the Government of the Central African Republic and calls on the wider membership of the United Nations to continue supporting the Central African Republic. The Council's unity in adopting resolution 2488 (2019) should serve as encouragement for the international community to extend all its support to the Central African Republic.”

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48. “Like others, I, too, would like to welcome our new colleague, Ambassador Kelly Craft, to the Security Council. I would also like to thank Ambassador Jonathan Cohen for the friendship and excellent collaboration with our delegation. Indonesia also welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2488 (2019). We thank the penholder and members of the Council for their constructive engagement. We have heard the call from the Secretary-General with regard to progress in the Central African Republic and the need to ease the current arms embargo on the country. We have been following the country's progress since the signing, in Bangui on 6 February, of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. We welcome the efforts made by the Government to fulfil the benchmarks set by the Council in such a short time.”

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49. “The draft resolution should focus on the most immediate political process and security concerns in Afghanistan, with UNAMA's mandate at its core. It could become a trajectory for the Security Council to support the people of Afghanistan at this critical time. We must not forget that the interests of the Afghan people should come first.”

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50. “We also recognize the many challenges being faced by the Afghan authorities in their nation-building process. We support the Government's efforts to remain vigilant in the fight against corruption, so as to ensure that economic gains can be properly distributed in the interests of the Afghan people. Indonesia, on its part, is working tirelessly to ensure the well-being of its Afghan brothers and sisters. We are assisting in the Afghan peace process, in capacity-building for Afghan public officials through various programmes and, as the co-penholder, we are supporting UNAMA's work. I would like to echo what the Ambassador of Germany mentioned by saying that we hope that we receive full support for the upcoming mandate renewal draft resolution.”

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