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Djani

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first: 2016-04-14
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“Thirdly, the security situation should improve. It is regrettable that, despite the ongoing peace process, bombing and attacks are also ongoing, resulting in many civilian casualties. This cannot continue. We call for all Afghan political leaders to commit to the peace process and to the protection civilians. Indonesia condemns yesterday's attacks in several provinces in Afghanistan, and we express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Afghanistan. Attacks on civilians, particularly women and children, are a crime. We once again reiterate that violence and extremism have no place in religion. Accordingly, Indonesia will continue to support endeavours to involve members of ulema in peacemaking so that they convey the message of peace and harmony and become the voice of reason.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Indonesia hopes that success in the peace and reconciliation process will lead to unstoppable advancement everywhere. In this regard, we support the Government's efforts to finalize the second phase of its national action plan on women and peace and security for the period 2019-2022. We also applaud the election of two women - to lead the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission. Moreover, the fact that 36 per cent of the 8.5 million registered voters in the October 2018 parliamentary elections were women only underlines their enthusiasm for contributing to the democratic process. However, we heard Ms. Afghani's plea and concur that there is a need for greater involvement of women in Afghan democratic life, and I think that the Council needs to do more to this end.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“We were happy to hear from Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed just now that the role played by women in Afghanistan is improving: in terms of improving school enrolment, reducing maternal mortality and participating in political life. However, I think much remains to be done. Of course, we concur with Ms. Mohammed's point that, in building a culture of peace, including women is the only way to make peace. This is a very important aspect. Secondly, I would like to underscore the importance of continuing to mainstream the women and peace and security agenda in Afghanistan. There have been an increased number of positive signs of the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda in recent years, but this progress needs to happen all over the country.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Their meaningful participation in building an inclusive and democratic Afghanistan ensures that the rights of all segments of society are equal and protected. I would just like to add three points. First, the need for greater and more meaningful participation of women in the peace and reconciliation process cannot be overstated. Indonesia remains a strong believer in the idea that the meaningful participation of women in the peace and reconciliation process increases the chances for peace to be sustained. We are pleased that, of the 37 members of the reconciliation council established by President Ghani in November 2018 as the negotiating team, five are women. We hope that the number of women and the scope of their roles will continue to increase.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“It is a critical time for Afghanistan, as efforts for an intra-Afghan dialogue gather pace and Afghanistan moves towards the presidential election in September. We thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing in this regard. We are happy to hear that an increasing number of people are registering to vote and that 36 per cent of them are women. That is a sign of progress. There have been many calls by Afghan women for women's rights and roles not to be compromised in the name of an agreement. I think this is a point on which we can certainly concur with Ms. Jamila Afghani. The two-day solidarity mission by all-women top United Nations officials that focused on women and peace and security has reinforced the message that the international community cares about the well-being of Afghan women.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“I thank the President for convening today's meeting. The beauty of speaking after my German colleague and fellow penholder is that I do not have to say much. He made many points with which I agree, except for the one about changing Permanent Representatives. Like Germany, we have not yet had a woman Permanent Representative, but we have had a female Foreign Minister. First, I would like to thank Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed and Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for their briefings and their recent visit to Afghanistan. I agree with Mr. Heusgen that the visit was certainly a show of force and support for the process in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank Ms. Jamila Afghani for her valiant work on behalf of Afghan women.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Let us now work together to support the people and their new Government to ensure lasting peace in the country. I would also like to join others in appealing to the international community to continue to lend its support for the economic development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We currently have 1,044 personnel, including 28 women peacekeepers, in the country and we hope to increase the number of women peacekeepers. Our contribution also includes an 850-person rapidly deployable battalion, which was deployed at the end of last year. The Indonesian contingent, through its close community engagement, has facilitated since last year 31 weapon handovers, the reunification and certification of 1,803 former combatants and the mediation of communal conflicts, which is an important task. To that point, we favour the continuation of community engagement in peacekeeping as an important factor, particularly in addressing the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In closing, we are here to save lives. Peace is a luxury that the Congolese have desired for far too long.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We have seen the report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo on that matter (see S/2019/469) and will continue to monitor and support its work. We are also concerned over the increasing intercommunal violence. Thirdly, we commend the critical work of MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including its approach to the protection of civilians and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. We are encouraged to know that former combatants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun disarming and returning to the community. On our part, Indonesia is continuing to play its part in keeping the peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as one of the largest TCCs to MONUSCO.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned after hearing the report of Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the increasing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and pressure on humanitarian actors. Secondly, on the security situation, which is also related to the issue of IDPs, Indonesia is deeply concerned by the continued presence of armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. For far too long, the country has suffered from recurring cycles of conflict, persistent violence and the loss of innocent civilian lives. We are concerned that the illegal exploitation and trade of natural resources, which goes beyond the Great Lakes region, remains one of the funding sources for those armed groups.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“First, we urge the international community to provide sustainable humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We express our solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are affected by Ebola and commend the swift response of the World Health Organization (WHO) in leading the international effort through that crisis. In that regard, we welcome the WHO's recent declaration of an international emergency and support the work of the newly appointed Emergency Ebola Response Coordinator, Mr. David Gressly. It is critical, now more than ever, for the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO to enjoy the support needed to prevent further outbreaks of Ebola.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“As of March, the Council has unanimously adopted resolution 2463 (2019) and resolution 2478 (2019) on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions, respectively. We look forward to the independent strategic review of MONUSCO and urge that such a review be done in close consultation with related parties, including the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries. The Secretary General's report of 17 July (S/2019/575) provides food for thought for our discussion today. To that end, I will try to focus my comments on the following points.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Let me too join others in thanking the briefers: Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui and my brotherly colleague Ambassador Mansour Alotaibi, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the 1533 Committee Chair's visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May. We were a part of the visit, and we fully endorse the report of the Chair. I have taken note of Ms. Zerrougui's briefing this morning and would like to take this opportunity to welcome the appointment of the new Prime Minister, Mr. Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba. I hope that the Government will be appointed as soon as possible, because that is an important factor in paving the way for a transition and moving forward in developing the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“But how does one create a conducive environment when illegal settlements continue, when buildings are being demolished before children's eyes, when a nine-year-old Palestinian boy can be shot by Israeli authorities and when arbitrary detentions and many other human rights violations persist? How can one achieve peace when one does not believe in international law and international humanitarian law? And if we do not believe in international law and Security Council resolutions, then let us all together throw the beautiful Charter of the United Nations into the East River.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We encourage other members of the international community to consider similar undertakings in the interest of humankind. As I promised, my statement will not be long since many of our points have already been alluded to many times in our previous statements. I would, however, like to address one important issue. This morning we heard a statement that made the point that the status of Jerusalem will be not be resolved in this Chamber or any capital, but through direct negotiation between the two parties, as well as an appeal to create a conducive environment.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“It is of the greatest importance that we work towards the optimal economic capacity of Palestinians, but we caution that economic assistance cannot be used as a substitute for a final political settlement since that could be exploited by the occupying Power to gain time to advance its agenda, including its settlements, thereby making a solution more and more difficult to achieve. Indonesia continues to work through various mechanisms to try to strengthen the economic capacity of Palestine. Earlier this month in Jericho, Indonesia and other East Asian countries met at the fourth Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development in order to strengthen efforts to support Palestine through economic and trade cooperation and joint investments.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“With regard to the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, we once again appeal to the international community to continue to ensure reliable and sustainable funding for the Agency's life-saving services. An agency that has carried out many years of public service for humankind and demonstrated impartiality and the best of intentions should be supported by us all. Thirdly, I wish to comment on the need to strengthen Palestinian economic capacity.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We must stop turning in circles or else we run the risk of spiralling into the pit of oblivion. My second point concerns the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Given the continued use by the occupying Power of the negative policies of restriction of movement, arbitrary detentions, the use of force and the multiple-year blockade of Gaza, it is no surprise that the humanitarian conditions have continued to deteriorate. Israel also continues to withhold tax revenues of the Palestinian Authority. Let me stress again that we cannot question the Authority's refusal to accept any transfer that is less than the full amount owed to it and we must demand that Israel not take what is not Israel's.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Together with the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, the construction of tunnels can also be seen as a de facto annexation. The Council must defend the status and character of the Old City of Jerusalem and its walls. That is the obligation of the Council itself. We also strongly condemn yesterday's arrogant, illegal and inhumane pre-dawn destruction of Palestinian homes, including occupied family homes, in the communities of Wadi Al-Hummus and Sur Baher in the West Bank. Is it possible to imagine one's house being demolished in front of one's children's eyes, as the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine showed us earlier in the glaring photo? I cannot imagine my house being demolished. That is a further reason why the Council must act in defence of its resolutions and the Palestinian people.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The international community must not budge an inch from that platform and position. Our objective must remain the realization of the two States and the independence of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as negotiated outcomes for all final status issues. Any action that contravenes that platform must be rejected. For that reason, Indonesia strongly condemns Israel's illegal construction and inauguration of the underground tunnel and path towards Al-Haram Al-Sharif, as clearly articulated at the extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held last week in Jeddah. That is undoubtedly a clear violation of relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 476 (1980) and 2334 (2016).”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Let me also offer our condolences on the passing of Mr. Amano to the people of Japan and his family. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her valuable briefing. Our position is quite clear on this very important issue. I will therefore focus primarily on the latest developments. We continue to be alarmed by the unceasing provocations of the occupying Power, including its destabilizing actions and violations of the situation and status of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. I wish to reiterate three important points in that regard. The first concerns the two-State solution and actions that undermine it. We reaffirm that solution, based on the 1967 lines, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition and in conformity with relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“During our trip, we heard a great deal about challenges, difficulties and obstacles, but in our open discussion with the former combatants on coca, there was a plea by the wife of a former combatant and a member of a women's non-governmental organization on the need to also prioritize the inclusion of women in the peace process. And I certainly concur with the representative of Poland on the need to focus on the plight of women combatants, which is an important point that I would like to underline once again. 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 should also continue to effectively assist the Government with its peacemaking efforts.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We concur with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu on the need to redouble efforts to reintegrate former combatants and to implement development programmes and additional projects to substitute for the cultivation of illicit drugs. My colleagues have mentioned only tomatoes - I do not know why tomatoes are so important - but especially since we have also seen other projects, involving, namely, local handicrafts. I believe we improved the economy of the wives of former combatants by buying all of their nice bags and caps. I bought one myself and I know the representative of the United States did so as well. I think many other projects of this type have to be carried out.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We believe that the Colombian Government has the capacity and capability to resolve all issues on the ground. However, it cannot undertake that enormous task alone. Indonesia calls upon the international community to mobilize adequate resources in that regard and also to assist in bringing peace to Colombia. We have always stood ready to assist, including by sharing our experiences and best practices on reintegration and reconciliation and with illicit-drug crops, with which we have also had experience in the past. We share the plight of the Colombian Government, as well as a programme on crops for peace, including palm oil.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Many at this table and in other contexts during our visit to Colombia have mentioned requests for continued assistance from the Council and the United Nations, including the continuation of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, a request that I believe the Council will certainly grant. Thirdly, like others, we are concerned about the ongoing attacks on and killings of former combatants, community leaders and human rights defenders. But, as the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/530) also noted, we are very much encouraged by the intention, expressed by President Duque Marquez, to respond swiftly to ensure that all responsible individuals are brought to justice. We had a very open discussion on the intention to provide protection, which is a very positive sign when it comes from the President himself.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“I certainly concur with my colleague, the representative of the Russian Federation, who mentioned the importance of a nationally led Colombian peace process. Secondly, we acknowledge the very timely mission of the Security Council to Colombia last week. It gave us the unique opportunity to witness first-hand the accomplishments achieved thus far, as well as the challenges in implementing the peace agreement. We were able to demonstrate the unified solidarity of the international community with the Government and the people of Colombia in their effort to restore peace, stability and security. Our presence was a positive affirmation and sign of support for the determination of the Government and the FARC in a peace process that benefits all Colombians.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“First, Indonesia welcomes the many positive developments that have occurred in fulfilling the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, especially the strong commitment to the reintegration process by the Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC). We also welcome the statutory law of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, which was enacted in June, which was the last missing piece in the legal framework for Colombia's restorative model of transitional justice. It will provide the tribunal with a solid legal framework to work independently and autonomously. We strongly commend the people of Colombia for their courage and resolve to achieve peace and stability in their own country. Their commitment to the peace process is exemplary.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Like others, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. We warmly recall our visit to Colombia and appreciate his help and that of his team in facilitating that very important trip. Let me also welcome Foreign Minister Carlos Trujillo Garcia to the Security Council and thank him for the warm hospitality that was accorded to us in Colombia. I would also like to thank Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra and his able team for their excellent arrangements. I need to mention that in the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, who is presiding over this meeting. I thank them once again. From the briefing and the Council's visit to Colombia, I would like to address several key issues.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“The PBC should make the most of its convening role to facilitate synergy and coherence in peacebuilding throughout transitions by actively engaging with all relevant United Nations entities and implementing actors on the ground. In conclusion, as one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, in our humble view the indicator of success of a peacekeeping mission or a special political mission is when it is no longer in situ and the country can grow peacefully with no peacekeepers on its territory.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“Fourthly, we should strengthen the advisory role of the PBC to support the Council's work in transitions. The PBC has been providing observations to the Council ahead of the mandate renewal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. These best practices could be replicated in other missions. Context- specific and tailored advice from the PBC would ensure that national priorities are factored into the Council's mandate formulation. We see the merit in improving the Secretary- General's report for each mission by including recommendations to minimize risks related to the mission's departure and key benchmarks that must be achieved to ensure a responsible transition.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“We are pleased that the report of the Secretary- General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (S/2019/448) gave appropriate recognition to the valuable contribution of South-South cooperation to peacebuilding and sustaining peace. South-South cooperation enables the participation of traditional donors and international financial institutions through triangular arrangements. The senior leadership of the United Nations must further explore the potential of South-South cooperation. The Peacebuilding Support Office and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation could initiate joint projects to support countries under the agenda of the PBC. Development, economic growth, improved quality of life and the eradication of poverty should also be our main focus in order to maintain lasting peace.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“International support can play a catalytic role, but must be provided in line with the country's peacebuilding strategies and needs, in full respect for its sovereignty. Thirdly, we need adequate, predictable and sustainable financing, especially beyond the mission's withdrawal. More investment in peacebuilding- related official development assistance is needed. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) should further explore options on innovative financing for peacebuilding, including to unlock domestic financing resources. The outcome of the first PBC policy task force on private sector partnership, facilitated by Indonesia, remains valid.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“We need early and integrated planning, harnessing the strengths of different United Nations entities and developing a clear division of labour, including between the mission and the United Nations country team. Partnership with actors beyond the United Nations, including regional organizations and international financial institutions, is also key. Secondly, we must recognize the primacy of national ownership and leadership. Peacebuilding must be home-grown. There is no one-size-fits-all formula. A successful transition requires strengthening local and national capacities to build on the mission's gains. The inclusive participation of relevant national actors in peacebuilding is essential.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“The departure of such missions often takes place when challenges to sustaining peace remain - some with the potential to cause a relapse. Improving the management of transitions is imperative to laying the groundwork for lasting peace. Today's discussion is timely as we proceed with the transitions in Darfur and Haiti. I wish to underline four important points for successful transitions. First, we must change the way we perceive transitions. Transitions must not be seen as an end in themselves, but rather as a long-term process that starts before and stretches beyond the closure of a mission. No United Nations entity can single-handedly sustain peace throughout a transition.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“It is an honour to have you, Mr. President, presiding over this Chamber. I would also like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Colombia, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia; the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti, Mr. Bocchit Edmond; and my brotherly neighbour, the Minister for Legal Reforms and Parliamentary Affairs of Timor- Leste, Mr. Fidelis Leite Magalhaes. We thank our briefers - the Secretary-General and our colleagues from the World Bank and the African Development Bank - and the Peruvian presidency for convening this important meeting. Peacekeeping and special political missions are among the most effective tools at the disposal of the United Nations to promote peace and stability, but they are not a magic wand. There is a limit to what they can achieve. Many of today's conflicts are intractable.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“We are glad that since the establishment of UNMHA, there has been an overall reduction in both violence and the number of reported civilian casualties, alongside a growing number of returnees to the area and greater economic activity in Al-Hudaydah. In that connection, Indonesia is honoured to be able to take part in the Mission, and we stand ready to continue to contribute further to it. In conclusion, the crisis in Yemen will be remembered as one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the history of humankind. However, it could also be remembered as the Council's best success if we continue to remain united and to support every effort to find peace and to avert a future disaster.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Indonesia also notes Mark Lowcock's legitimate concerns about the funding issues. The commitments made at the Geneva pledging conference are in urgent need of being disbursed without delay. We will witness a humanitarian catastrophe if the operation is left unfunded. We heard what Mr. Lowcock said about the suspension of medical services, food availability and, of course, the closure of 21 more key programme, which is quite alarming. Thirdly, we welcome the mandate renewal of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) for another six months and the leadership of General Lollesgaard to navigate the Mission. At thisjuncture, the Mission's full deployment is critical, not only to monitor the implementation of the Hudaydah Agreement, but also, very important, to facilitate humanitarian assistance.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Secondly, Indonesia is deeply concerned about the unwillingness of the Houthis to cooperate with the World Food Programme (WFP), resulting in a partial suspension of aid in some areas under the control of the authorities. We fully understand that that is the path that WFP must take to prevent the diversion of food from some of the most vulnerable people in Yemen. We call on the Houthis to cooperate with WFP and we reiterate our support for the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations, including WFP. We supported the appeal of the WFP Executive Director, Mr. David Beasley. Hopefully, the agreement will be signed as soon as possible and implemented. I think that that is a very important part of achieving success. I would like once again to underline that humanitarian aid should not, and cannot, be politicized. That is simply unacceptable.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“However, we should not forget that the end objective is a comprehensive agreement. Hopefully, we will be able to reach that as soon as possible. I remain optimistic about the work of Mr. Griffiths in that regard. We also continue to push for the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the continuation of efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to end the conflict. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the work being carried out by the Special Envoy and General Lollesgaard, and we thank them for their tireless efforts in the quest for a wider peace in Yemen. Like others, we condemn any action or attacks that would further escalate the conflict, including on critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which would threaten security and stability in the region.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“I would like first of all to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Mr. David Beasley for their briefings. They may rest assured of Indonesia's full support in what they are doing. In responding to the briefings, we would like to underscore three important points. First, we welcome the agreement reached at the joint meeting of the Redeployment Coordination Committee on new measures to reinforce the ceasefire and concepts of operations for both phases of redeployment. If implemented, the agreement will help to further de-escalate tension in the area. It is also another steppingstone towards the full implementation of the Hudaydah Agreement. We certainly agree with what Martin Griffiths mentioned regarding the fact that the Agreement is a gateway to a political process.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“We would further like the Team to engage Iraqi national professional personnel. I also concur with the point raised by my colleague from cote d'Ivoire on including women in that regard, because, at the end of the day, they are among those who are severely affected. Moreover, there is a need to cooperate with the United Nations on the ground. Such coordination has always been the most important aspect. Lastly, as the Team has now been able to begin the collection of evidentiary material, a crucial phase of its activities, allow me to close by once again offering Indonesia's support for the work of the Team and expressing our hope that the noble intentions of UNITAD will contribute to healing the wounds of the many survivors and to healing the pain of the past.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I believe that the international community should continue to support Iraq in order to strengthen its judicial system and law enforcement capabilities. That is a very crucial point. Thirdly, cooperation and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders are crucial. We believe that the ability of the Investigative Team to successfully fulfil its mandate will depend also on its ability to maintain the trust and support not only of the Government of Iraq but also of the people of Iraq, including relevant civil society organizations and local community leaders. Reflecting on that principle, we fully support the efforts of the Investigative Team to engage and develop relations with a broad range of religious community groups, as reflected in the report (see S/2019/407).”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We, the Council, must again stand with the Iraqi people in that critical phase and not let crimes against humanity happen again in the future. Secondly, States have the primary responsibility to protect all communities within their borders from mass atrocity crimes. Indonesia continues to hold the View that the primary jurisdiction for holding those responsible for the atrocities committed within Iraqi borders must lie with the Iraqi national authorities. Therefore, we urge the Investigative Team to operate in full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and its jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory. Fighting impunity is an urgent and imperative matter, but we need to be fully aware that it must also respect the principle of the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Accountability is critical to delivering on the Council's aims of reconciliation and sustaining peace. Following the discussions in Baghdad last month, I would like to make three points. First, the Victory over the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant was the result of the commitment and resilience of the Iraqi Government and people. Yet, in some ways, that Victory is only the beginning of a long road ahead. The hard work of healing the wounds left on Iraqi society has just begun. The Iraqi Government and people must now turn their attention to reconciliation and to building an Iraqi State that represents all Iraqis. Protecting and supporting survivors should be at the centre of its work, as well as the importance of ensuring evidence-based and witness-based investigation. Of course, that will take political courage and cooperation.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We would like to thank Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, for his briefing today, as well as his engagement with us during our mission to Baghdad last month. I think we learned a great deal from that mission. We commend the efforts of the Investigative Team, as mandated by resolution 2379 (2017), as an important first step in fighting impunity and holding those responsible for the atrocities carried out by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to account. We commend the work of the Team and hope that it continues to perform consistently within the mandate and framework agreed upon by the Council.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“At the end of the day, we should never forget that our Blue Helmets are on the front lines, risking their lives for the cause of peace.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we hope that this debate also offers an opportunity to revive and operationalize triangular cooperation in the context of implementing the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. As a footnote, I would like to underline the following. I note the message from the Force Commander on the need for the Force Commander and the troops on the ground to be agile and to have the ability to respond appropriately, particularly in missions that have a serious security threat. I wish to underline once again that our objective for the future is to make peacekeeping operations efficient, effective, agile, responsive and, lastly, safe. Ithink that is the important part that we tend to forget. The key words here are coordination and good management.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“That is also important during the configuration ofa mission's force, structures, size and posture so that it is matched with appropriate human, material and financial resources. In that respect, Indonesia will host the Triangular Partnership Project in 2020, focusing on addressing the gap between the mandates and the capacities of TCCs and PCCs. I note the remarks made by my colleague from Germany on the various recommendations, as well as the remarks made by Ms. Novosseloff and Mr. Lacroix. I support not only the holding of meetings, whether formal or informal, but also the substance, dynamics, outcome and concrete action of those meetings. I would love to have more meetings with the TCCs, PCCs and the other stakeholders, but what is important is to stop the debate and to continue with something that is concrete.”
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“I would like to stress once again that better coordination, coherence and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission during discussions of peacekeeping mandate and transition are also crucial to improving engagement between host Governments and the Security Council. My third and last point relates to pursuing innovative approaches, including through triangular partnership projects. Cooperation does not have to stop at that political level; it should be expanded to the technical level. That is why innovative projects, such as triangular partnerships, should identify the partnerships necessary to address the capacity gap in implementing peacekeeping mandates.”
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“I think that is the message that the Force Commander was trying to deliver, and I think that is also the message that many Force Commanders who have come into the Security Council Chamber have delivered. I will not name those Force Commanders, but that is the message. The questions then centre on how we will do it and when we will do it. I deliberately used the word "experts" for those who are discussing the draft resolution. I think that is extremely important. They should strive for clarity instead of drafting lots of pages of text. I had that experience when we were in Mali. I spoke with many of our peacekeepers there, and I asked them a simple question: Did they understand what they were supposed to be doing based on resolution 2100 (2013)? Council members know what the answer was.”
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