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Djani

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“We also take note of the formation of a 15-member team to represent the Government in the negotiating processes, which includes individuals from all walks of life. Thirdly, free and fair presidential elections, along with development, are critical. We welcome the preparations for the upcoming presidential election supported by UNAMA. The preliminary registration figure of 9.6 million Afghans shows their determination in a democratic process through which they can shape their destiny. We call for a transparent, credible, free and fair election, and we hope that such an election can be held in a timely manner. We support Special Representative Yamamoto's appeal and call for peace during the elections and restraint in relation to threatening civilians.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We concur with the Secretary- General's report (S/2019/703), which places emphasis on pursuing a negotiated settlement. In that connection, we welcome the various ongoing efforts. Indonesia hopes that all efforts will result in the immediate start of Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive peace negotiations with the participation of women. We also welcome Ambassador Raz's statement on the role of women in Afghanistan. Indonesia continues to feel strongly about the involvement of women in peace negotiations, and we have explored initiatives in that regard. The hard-earned gains in women rights should not be reversed. The relevant entities, including UNAMA, must remain cognizant of this.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“The attainment of peace should not be at the expense of civilians. We call for a ceasefire throughout Afghanistan. The exploitation of the volatile situation by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and increasing attacks are also of concern. The wedding hall attack in Kabul in August was a gruesome reminder of danger posed by ISIL and the imperative for everyone to be united against the vile designs of ISIL and other terrorist groups. Indonesia strongly condemns that attack. As the co-penholder on Afghanistan, together with my colleagues from Germany, Indonesia will play its role, including by proactively proposing Security Council press statements on such vile happenings, which the international community must stand against resolutely. Secondly, every effort must be made to advance a credible peace process.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We, too, thank Ambassador Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Mr. Yury Fedotov for their briefings. We also applaud the whole UNAMA team, along with humanitarian aid workers, for their valiant and tireless work. Indonesia would like to highlight three points. First, security incidents are worrisome and the high number of civilian casualties is unacceptable. For Afghanistan, one is already too many. Indonesia echoes Afghans' calls for zero civilian casualties. That entails full protection for humanitarianpersonnel too. Whatever their political differences, all Afghan stakeholders must ensure that no harm comes to the people, who have already endured so much in demanding a peaceful and prosperous homeland. Violence and attacks need to stop.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Meanwhile, within the sanctions regime imposed by the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, resolution 2368 (2017) extended the work of the Monitoring Team to December 2021. It is therefore imperative for the Security Council to start to consider extending the work of the Monitoring Team, in pursuance of its mandate relating to Taliban sanctions, to align with that of the 1267 Committee, until the end of 2021. Finally, the Committee looks forward to continuing its close engagement with UNAMA, with the Government of Afghanistan, and with the States of the region during my chairmanship of the 1988 Committee in 2019 and 2020.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“The Committee therefore encourages Member States to play a more active role in providing information that would help keep the sanctions list as up to date as possible and to assist the Committee in enhancing the effectiveness of sanctions measures. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members that the Security Council, in presidential statement S/PRST/2017/ 15 , decided that the implementation of the measures outlined in resolution 2255 (2015) required no adjustment at that time. Moreover, I would like to remind the Council that the mandate of the Monitoring Team was last extended in 2015 through resolution 2255 (2015) and is set to expire in December.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“It is also worth noting that, as underlined by resolution 2255 (2015), in order to maintain continued and close cooperation with the Government of Afghanistan, which would contribute to further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the sanctions regime, on 12 March Ambassador Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, and Ambassador Hamdullah Mohib, National Security Adviser of Afghanistan, briefed the Committee on progress in the peace process. While there are structures and frameworks in place for the implementation ofthe 1988 sanctions regime, the effectiveness of the implementation depends not only on internal but also regional and international actors.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I would also like to express some caution and concern regarding the continued strong links between the Taliban and the Haqqani Network and Al-Qaida. The concern about the Taliban's broad alignment with terrorist groups is compounded by the issue of its continued participation in terrorist acts and its deep- seated involvement in the cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotics, which has strong negative effects both in Afghanistan and globally.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“In an effort to support that process, on 6 April the 1988 Committee adopted a nine-month travel ban exemption, ending on 31 December, for 11 listed Taliban members to attend talks in the interest of promoting reconciliation and the prospects for peace in Afghanistan. The exemption to the ban was accompanied by a decision to grant a limited asset freeze exemption for the financing of exempted travel. The Committee fully supports the nine-month travel ban exemption for listed Taliban to attend talks that are in the interest of promoting the prospects for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. As Committee Chair, I would remind Member States likely to host the peace process of their obligations, pursuant to resolution 2255 (2015), to provide follow- up reporting to the Committee on completion of travel and the costs incurred therefrom.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“As the Council is aware, the main goal of the 1988 Committee is to deter the Taliban from continuing to support Al-Qaida and its affiliates and to deter Taliban attacks against the Government of Afghanistan through the use oftools such as global asset freezes, global travel bans and global arms embargoes. At the same time, the 1988 Committee, through the sanctions regime, helps facilitate conditions to promote Taliban dialogue with the Afghan Government, resulting in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. We have witnessed positive steps and many efforts in that direction in the form of a series of discussions between the relevant parties, with the launching of an intra-Afghan dialogue in Moscow in February and its second round, held in Doha.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which I am pleased to do in accordance with paragraph 56 of resolution 2255 (2015). I am also grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their support of the work of the 1988 Sanctions Committee and continued assistance to its Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. I would also like to thank the previous Committee Chair, Ambassador Kairat Umarov from Kazakhstan, for the work and efforts of his team over the past two years.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I would like to be clear in saying that I hope that we have all made the right decision today. May the souls of those 314 peacekeepers rest in peace,”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“Clearly, the United Nations peacekeeping operation must be fully prepared, especially in the face of the changing and complex situation, as well as the increasingly dangerous security environment. However, it is also critical to ensure that the mission be given clear mandates, with the necessary equipment and resources. Lastly, there are those who question the performance and effectiveness of the Blue Helmets in serving UNIFIL. I would like to say that such a view is not only demeaning but also disrespectful to the many peacekeepers who have sacrificed their lives serving humanity and peace, including the 314 peacekeepers who gave their lives serving UNIFIL and the world to date in 2019. That is the highest number of fatalities of United Nations peacekeepers in all United Nations missions.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“Indonesia has always highlighted the importance of the professionalism of our peacekeepers in implementing their mandates on the ground. That includes engaging with the host country and local communities in order to assist the mission in ensuring that its activities are indeed effective in improving the lives of the people whom it is deployed to serve and protect. Regarding the request to the Secretary-General to conduct and provide the Council with an assessment of UNIFIL's resources, my delegation would like to stress that such an assessment needs to be conducted in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders, particularly the troop-contributing countries. It is only logical that countries whose people participate in peacekeeping missions should be properly engaged.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“For Indonesia, it is therefore unacceptable if the objective and activities of such missions, including those of UNIFIL, are to be undermined. Indonesia is concerned about the trend of the systemic approach in weakening the role of United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is important to ensure that United Nations peacekeeping operations will always be collective efforts, in which all stakeholders of United Nations peacekeeping operations play an important role in those concerted efforts. My delegation has repeatedly stressed the important and positive role of UNIFIL, in cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, in sustaining the cessation of hostilities, preventing new conflicts and assisting the Lebanese Government to ensure the return of its effective authority in the area. As a troop-contributing country.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“Indonesia would like to thank France, as the penholder, for its hard work in facilitating the mandate renewal process. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2485 (2019), primarily as a result of fully respecting and preserving the unity of the Council. We have always stated that the unity of the Council is of the utmost important. Indonesia commends the dedication of all men and women serving under the Blue Flag in the various United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world, including the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). For the past two decades, United Nations peacekeeping operations have proved to be highly adaptable. They have significantly contributed to the declining number of conflicts and have become flagship activities of the United Nations. Let that be clear.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“It would be a tragedy, for the Syrians, the region and the international community, ifpeace were to be rejected and the ongoing escalation of Violence were permitted to prevail in north-west Syria. In conclusion, I should like to end by quoting what Geir recalled in his statement: "let us remember that Syrian families face multipronged dangers". He also mentioned that there is a sense of hopelessness. It is up to us all in the Security Council to restore hope to the children and families of Syria.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we are pleased to hear encouraging developments regarding the constitutional committee, as reported by Special Envoy Pedersen earlier. At this stage, we must appreciate any positive developments that keep the process in motion. We sincerely hope that the outstanding gaps and issues will immediately be resolved, through further communication and peaceful discussions. Again, strong and genuine commitment on the part of all parties to making progress in this process is critical. Indonesia remains seriously concerned with the possible impact of the ongoing escalation in the north- west on efforts to advance the political process. We cannot secure a credible political process without a successful de-escalation in Idlib.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“Secondly, there is a need to ensure sustainable humanitarian assistance and access to civilians in need. The situation in Rukban camp remains dire. It is important for the United Nations to facilitate and assist those who have expressed their willingness to leave, as well as to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance. We underline What Mr. Lowcock said regarding the need for such to be voluntary, safe and dignified. We also appreciate the approval given by the Syrian Government in that regard and the cooperation between the United Nations and the Syrian Red Crescent. Continued dialogue and cooperation among all stakeholders are urgently needed to ensure that humanitarian access is being provided, including in Al-Hol camp.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“We are not only concerned by the continued escalation of violence in north-west Syria but also deeply troubled by the possibility of an offensive deeper into Idlib, as mentioned by the Secretary-General in his statement of 20 August (SG/SM/19705), which could signal further suffering for 3 million civilians, 76 per cent of whom, as we all know, estimated to be women and children. In that regard, Indonesia wishes to highlight three pertinent points. First, the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure must end. We strongly urge all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law, strictly uphold the September 2018 memorandum of understanding on Idlib and refrain from the destruction of facilities on the de-confliction list and of United Nations facilities.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“At the outset, my delegation would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for their comprehensive briefings and efforts to find a light at the end of the tunnel. We are delighted once again to have Special Envoy Pedersen in our midst: I welcome him home. We have always supported his work seeking a solution, including on a credible, balanced and inclusive Syrian-led and -owned process, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). We hope that the constitutional committee will be established soon. My delegation shares the concerns expressed in the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/20l9/674) regarding the continued escalation in north-west Syria, which has resulted in over 500 civilians being killed, hundreds injured and more than half a million individuals displaced since April.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“As we also heard, we recently commemorated the second annual International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It is incumbent upon all of us to do more to fight terrorism; we owe it to its victims.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“We also need to eliminate conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. We must be mindful of the importance of prisons and detention facilities, while implementing policies to prevent recidivism. Although ISIL has dwindled, it remains a scourge of humankind. We need to have a clear strategy to address the root causes of the emergence of ISIL to ensure that this tragic cycle of Violence will not repeat itself. No justification is good enough and, once again, Indonesia condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, no matter its origins or motivations. After hearing everything that has been said in this Chamber, I believe this is a particular issue on which the Council is united. We stand together in our condemnation of terrorism.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“The response of the United Nations, Member States and other stakeholders to the evolving threats in the areas of preventing and countering terrorist financing, securing international judicial cooperation, prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration and community engagement are becoming increasingly important. I think we have achieved a lot, but the problem is that there is still much to be done. My third and final point concerns the way forward. For sustainable, long-term success in the fight against terrorism, it is crucial to adopt a holistic approach. While continuing with hard measures, we should also invest in soft measures to counter terrorist narratives and steer people away from extremism. We need to promote dialogue and tolerance and give voice to moderation as the best approach to confront hatred and prevent incitement.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“The evolution of ISIL from a territorial entity to a covert network, the activities of its regional affiliates, the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters and the logistical, jurisdictional and human rights complexities of addressing ISIL-related detainees in Syria and Iraq remain huge challenges. We shall continue to be vigilant in that regard. That leads to my second point, relating to the importance of international and regional cooperation, which we have referred to here several times. All recent challenges reflect the need for the effective implementation of relevant international instruments, United Nations resolutions and, more important, cooperation at all levels among States and non-State entities.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“With that in mind, my statement will focus on three issues. First, with regard to the threat posed by ISIL, the heinous ISIL-linked or ISIL-inspired attacks that have recently been witnessed in Sri Lanka, Syria, Iraq, several places in West Africa and other parts of the world, even during a wedding ceremony recently in Afghanistan, again demonstrate that ISIL remains a serious threat. That is also the case in our region, where Indonesian authorities successfully foiled a plot by an ISIL-linked terror group in May. The fall of the last ISIL-held territory in Syria and a decrease in its resources were significant, but evidently this does not mean the end of ISIL. Therefore, we feel it is only wise not to go overboard and declare victory over terrorism just yet.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“First of all, like others, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx for their briefings, which provided insight. We also express our gratitude to the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and related entities for the report (S/2019/612) we have before us. I have read some of the report. Like others, we take note of many of the various salient points, including that, despite its territorial defeat, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continues to aspire to global relevance, in particular through its affiliates and inspired-attacks. We also note the ongoing humanitarian and security challenges posed by foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and their family members.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“To conclude, Indonesia wishes to reiterate the need for the members of the Council to unite in greater commitment to the ever-increasing challenge of the peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, guided by multilateralism and international law. As stated during my intervention last week, overcoming the violence and atrocious humanitarian conditions in Palestine and achieving a durable solution to the conflict will come down to the ability and willingness of the Council to act courageously to realize a two- State solution.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Indonesia shares the view that improving UNRWA management is crucial but, at the same time, UNRWA should not be defunded or shut down. The role of UNRWA is vital not only as a lifeline, but also as a safeguard of the Palestinian right of return against all the Powers that want to do away with it. Regarding the reference by the Special Coordinator to the Israeli drone crash in Lebanon, Indonesia strongly condemns that attack as well as the daily violation of Lebanese sovereignty by Israel, which constitutes a clear violation of resolution 1701 (2006). Indonesia believes that the Council needs to take these daily violations seriously as a potential trigger of renewed conflict.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“It is quite unfortunate that this organ has failed to respond to such illegal actions, regardless of the various attempts that have been made. In other words, multilateralism is under constant threat. Thirdly, humanitarian assistance must be sustained. Since 2018, there has been a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In the West Bank, the coercive environment, which is intensified by the ongoing demolitions, forced evictions, discriminatory planning, access restrictions, settlement expansion and settler violence, is increasing the vulnerability of the Palestinian population. In addition, Palestinian refugees are experiencing increased suffering due to the lack of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“The Government of Israel must adhere to international law, particularly international humanitarian law and relevant Security Council resolutions. Secondly, the root cause of the conflict must be addressed. We must never forget the elephant in the room, which is the illegal occupation of Palestinian land by Israel. Israel's persistent illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories is a clear sign of it effective ongoing occupation of Palestine. This illegal action is designed to alter the demography, characteristics and geographic realities of the occupied Palestinian territories, thereby making a solution to the protracted conflict more difficult to attain. This is the root cause of the problem that requires the Council's utmost attention.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“First, violence and provocations must stop. We are appalled at the continuing provocative actions by the occupying Power, in breach of international law and various United Nations resolutions. In Gaza, violence against Palestinian civilians persists, with no accountability. In East Jerusalem, the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli occupation forces on the morning of Eid Al-Adha two weeks ago is a serious act of provocation that gave rise to religious and political tension. We need to make sure that such reckless action against the holy site never happens again in order to avoid creating further instability in a region already experiencing unprecedented turmoil. These cycles of violence and provocation must stop.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by welcoming you, Mr. President, to the Chamber and thanking you for presiding over a meeting on this very important issue. I also wish to thank Mr. Mladenov for his important update on the situation on the ground. Indonesia shares his concern about the rising spectre of violence in the West Bank and Gaza. This is an issue that really must be addressed. At a debate on this issue last week, we discussed at length peace and security in the Middle East (see S/PV.8600). It is important to point out that, during the debate, there was a general consensus that the long- standing Israel-Palestine problem is the core issue of conflict in the region, and that arriving at a durable solution on this issue requires our commitment to multilateralism and the rule of law. With that in mind, I wish to highlight some pertinent points.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I should like to recall that the violence and atrocious humanitarian conditions in those conflict areas come down to the ability and willingness of the Security Council to function. This is our political challenge and moral obligation. Let us avoid the temptation to ignore the blood of other people's children. Let us avoid being characterized as an institution willing only to issue proclamations, presidential statements and resolutions just because they are convenient. The challenge of achieving peace everywhere on Earth is in our hands. That holds particularly true for places such as the Middle East, where conflicts often lead to greater bloodshed and mutate into further conflict. The more we delay taking action to find peace in the Middle East, the more complex, fragile and dangerous the situation will be.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“While we might for years have had responses to the situations in such places as Yemen, Libya, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has immense ramifications for the cycles of violence and mistrust in those other scenarios. It is a long-term conflict that generates long-term instability. To that end, Indonesia reiterates that we must go back to the root causes of the spaghetti-web ofissues. For us, an ecosystem of peace, stability and prosperity in the region remains almost unthinkable or unattainable until Palestinians have gained their right to independence, based on the pre-1967 lines. Our position on this issue is very clear and has been voiced on many occasions before the Security Council.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“In the context of the Security Council, investing for peace in the region should also be displayed through our collective actions in addressing the various root causes of the challenges facing the region. But that can be achieved only if members of the Council are willing to put aside their differences, or at least to narrow the gap of disagreement. Indonesia will continue to be actively involved in the endeavour of bridging gaps and finding solutions. Thirdly, the Palestinian question at the heart of the problem. Despite the plethora of conflicts in the Middle East, let us not forget that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the core issue that intertwines them all, with implications for other issues beyond the region.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Our concept of peace goes beyond the absence of war. Community empowerment, development, education, human rights and democracy, as well as addressing the threat of terrorism, should be part and parcel of the picture. It should also address the massive humanitarian problems facing millions of refugees and internally displaced persons, who are in need ofprompt and adequate attention. Saving human lives should be the focus of our action in the Security Council. I am glad that we agreed on and adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2019/8) on international humanitarian law under your presidency, Sir. Investing in peace also means strengthening the capacities of affected communities to cope with their situation.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Any effort that deviate from or, worse, run counter to, this path would only complicate our joint attempt to arrive at a lasting solution. We therefore need to reinvigorate the spirit of multilateralism, based on the rule of law and the Charter of the United Nations. All parties, including those trying to mediate conflicts, must ensure respect for international law and the principle of multilateralism. That is neither favour to anyone, nor disfavour to others. For Indonesia, this is central because, no matter how grand any proposal, everything will be in vain unless guided by commitment to multilateralism and international law. Secondly, let me turn to the importance of investing for peace in the region. Peace is not something we can take for granted; it is something in which we have to invest.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would to commend you, Sir, and the delegation of Poland for having organized this important debate in the Security Council focused on peace in the Middle East. I would also like to join others in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States, as well as His Excellency Mr. Andreas Michaelis, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. I should also like to thank Chef de Cabinet, my old friend Her Excellency Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, for her briefing, which provided insights into what is happening in the Middle East. Allow me to make the following points. First, multilateralism should be our guiding principle to bring about lasting peace and security in the region.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“After all, the United Nations was established upon the mandate 'we the peoples of the United Nations'. We cannot afford to let our people down" (S/PV8534, p. 9).”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“International humanitarian law is a living doctrine. It is still and will always be relevant, today and in future. But noting that the world has changed dramatically, we should adapt to present-day realities. Our approach in bringing the message of compliance and the need to abide by international humanitarian law by all parties should also be adapted. In conclusion, allow me to quote the Indonesian Foreign Minister, who, at the open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict held during the Indonesian presidency of the Council in May, said that the Security Council should be reminded "not only of our political commitments, but also [of] our duty to implement those commitments to ensure the primacy of human safety and security.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“The message should be clear to non-State actors and armed groups that they are not beyond the law, including international humanitarian law. Thirdly, we need to strengthen the capacities of concerned States, which includes international partnerships to support States in conflict that are unable to provide such protections themselves. Indonesia is continuing its support for conflict and post-conflict States through South-South and triangular cooperation. Just last week, in Jakarta, Indonesia held a regional conference on humanitarian assistance, which provided a platform to share best practices in conducting humanitarian actions in the South-East Asia and neighbouring countries. We have also worked with the Red Cross in this regard. The conference highlighted once again the need for partnership.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“I would like to underline the words "ensure respect", which means that countries should be proactive in ensuring compliance, through awareness programmes, training, rules of engagement, inter alia, as Mr. Maurer mentioned. Engagement with all parties is key to addressing conflict. The Council can become a true partner and build trust among all sides to a conflict, including through regional organizations, which have local knowledge ofwhat is truly needed to resolve such crises. Existing international rules, including the resolutions of the Security Council, and United Nations-sanctioned arms embargoes must be obeyed and respected. We call on external actors in conflicts to restrain themselves and silence the guns by stopping their flow.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“First, as the first step towards peace, we need to address the root causes of conflict, as Indonesia has always advocated, and we must continue to build trust. The Geneva Conventions are the jus in hello, the laws of war, which must be respected; war is inhuman, but there are codes of conduct. Addressing the root causes of conflict will enable States to achieve greater security. Confidence-building measures should be put in place to enhance the trust among parties and communities. My second point is that we must work to save lives. We need to ensure effective implementation of and compliance with international humanitarian law. Not only should countries respect international humanitarian law but they should also ensure that it is respected and implemented, as stipulated in various resolutions related to the Geneva Conventions.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“In that regard, allow me to re-emphasize that our concerted efforts in the Council and in the United Nations framework are and should always be based on respect for international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations. Respect for the Fourth Geneva Convention is not an exception in that regard. We must stress that parties to any conflict must honour their obligations under international humanitarian law and respect human rights. Civilians, civilian facilities, schools and hospitals, humanitarian workers and peacekeepers are not targets. Attacks on them must stop. Indonesia offers its deepest condolences to the innocent victims, including United Nations personnel all over the world, including recently in Libya. I will make three pertinent points today.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“As others have done, let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting and, of course, welcoming you to preside over it as we debate a very important topic. I also welcome His Excellency Mr. Heiko Maas, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, to the Chamber. I would also like to thank our briefers today - Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares, Mr. Peter Maurer and Ms. Annyssa Bellal * who provided us with insights into what is happening with regard to international humanitarian law and its implementation. Our meeting coincides with the seventieth anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions. This year also marks the twentieth anniversary of the Council's adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. All are very important milestones in what the Council has achieved thus far.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, let me also reiterate my delegation's full support for Special Envoy Pedersen's mandate in advancing the political process in Syria and leading the way to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“In the same vein, I wish to recall the legal obligations of all parties under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as well as all relevant decisions of the Security Council, and, of course, the need for every country to promote the human rights of its citizens. We also take note of the briefing by Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo with regard to the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to prioritize the situation of detainees, abductees and missing persons, as well as the activities of the working group on this issue. Although the work of the working group is still limited, we believe that we are moving in the right direction and need to nurture that development.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“Secondly, since this is already a complex issue, Indonesia believes that we should genuinely improve the ongoing efforts without complicating the situation. Certainly, we should also avoid politicizing the issue, as that would lead us nowhere. A constructive approach based on enhanced communication and dialogue is key in that regard. Thirdly, it remains Indonesia's view that the international community should strengthen its efforts to achieve and support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process with full respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We will always support a comprehensive settlement to the Syrian issue through negotiations and peaceful means.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“First of all, my delegations wishes to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Dr. Hala and Ms. Khoulani for their briefings, which provided insight on this very important issue. Indonesia wishes to highlight three points. First, we agree that the progress on the issue of detainees and missing persons is indeed important and could send a positive signal to the Syrian people and the international community. Indonesia appreciates the determination of the Astana guarantors to advancing their efforts within the context of the relevant working group, of which the United Nations is also a member. The working group is indeed needed to build confidence and trust among the Syrian parties, and we hope that the Group will generate more concrete results on this particular issue.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source