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lines on the record: 266
first: 2003-07-18
most recent: 2007-04-17
sittings or episodes: 36
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“We believe that the success of the deliberations at those two meetings would contribute to creating an environment conducive to preventing the potential negative effects of climate change to security.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Without that, the adverse impact of climate change will not only continue to cause a deterioration in the environment, but also increase poverty and impede economic development, which are closely linked to potential security threats. Realizing the formidable challenges ahead of us on issues of energy and climate change, we should seize the opportunity to reach global consensus on ways to adapt to and mitigate climate change in the relevant forums. The upcoming fifteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development in New York in May, and particularly the thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - to be held in Bali, Indonesia, this coming December - are two very important forums in which the issue of climate change and energy should be deliberated.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“We consider that this issue is being addressed, and should be addressed more effectively, in other forums of the United Nations system, including the Commission on Sustainable Development, which will deliberate on the issue of energy and climate change at its fifteenth session. My delegation is of the View that future threats to security posed by climate change must be prevented. We therefore call on all States to adhere to the Rio principles, especially the principle of common but differentiated responsibility, Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. In this regard, developed countries should immediately implement their commitments, particularly with regard to means of implementation.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the statements to be made later by the representative of Pakistan on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and by the representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some pertinent points relating to the issue before us. While my delegation can agree with the objectives of this debate relating to raising awareness of future potential risks and threats that the international community faces with regard to energy, security and climate, we also believe that it should not create a precedent for the future work of the Security Council.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Finally, I wish to stress that the solution to the issue of Iran should in no way affect or change the inalienable rights of all parties to the NPT, including Iran, to develop and research the production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, without discrimination, in accordance with the Treaty. That remains an inalienable right of all State parties to the Treaty that should always be respected. With that understanding, my delegation will vote in favour of the resolution.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The article expressly states that "Each of the Parties to the Treaty undertakes to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament, and on a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control." It is our conviction that in the end, the only guarantee for eliminating the fear caused by the possible use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is their total elimination. All concerned parties are called upon, in the interest of an early and mutually acceptable diplomatic outcome, to negotiate in good faith.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“One paragraph concerns the need for all State parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to comply fully with all of their obligations under the Treaty. Our understanding of the paragraph is that the three pillars of the NPT should be pursued in a balanced and non-discriminatory manner. We have consistently expressed our view that not only should we emphasize the non-proliferation obligations of non-nuclear-weapon States, but we must also require nuclear-weapon States to comply fully with their nuclear disarmament obligations under article VI of the Treaty.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The delegation of Indonesia notes that the draft resolution has accommodated some of the concerns of my Government and that several of our amendments were taken on board. Those include the reference to a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction that firmly notes that we are concerned about the problem of non-proliferation in general and in the region in particular. We believe that the establishment of zones free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction 3 is a critical measure towards strengthening global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The establishment of such zones, including in the Middle East, will contribute to strengthening regional and global peace and security.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“We understand that the parties are in total agreement to that approach. It is also of great significance that the measures specified in Security Council resolution 1737 (2006) would also be terminated following the determination that Iran has complied with its obligations. Should Iran feel it to be necessary to move ahead towards a negotiated solution, the draft resolution provides that opportunity in accordance with the proposals made in June 2006, which are still on the table and serve as the basis for operative paragraph 10 of the draft resolution. We therefore enjoin the Government of Iran to keep that door open, because through it lies a comprehensive negotiated agreement based on mutual respect and international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Indonesia is of the view that the purpose of the draft resolution is not to punish the Government or people of Iran, but to be a vehicle for persuading the Iranian Government to comply with previous resolutions of the Council and resolve outstanding issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It must therefore be clear that the draft resolution is not a final, irrevocable position, but a reversible one. The draft resolution provides for suspension of the implementation measure consequent upon two related conditions. Those involve Iran taking action to suspend its proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities, that action to be verified by the IAEA, a compliance that would then set the stage for negotiations that should be in good faith and aimed at reaching an early and mutually acceptable outcome.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“In our View, that step will help to build the capacity of local governments to provide basic services and promote good governance. UNAMA's contribution to the rebuilding of Afghanistan will remain pivotal in the future. Considering the magnitude of the challenges that Afghanistan continues to face, my delegation supports the continuing role of UNAMA in assisting the Afghan people and Government in achieving their goals.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The 2007 UNODC survey predicts that an increase in the main poppy-growing areas of the southern provinces could result in an overall increase in opium poppy cultivation in 2007. We fully share the views of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the UNODC Executive Director as to the importance of introducing alternative sustainable livelihoods to the community as part of the overall efforts to decrease opium cultivation. The successful story of the Golden Triangle in South-East Asia could be taken as one lesson learned. With regard to UNAMA, my delegation applauds the role that the Mission has played in supporting the reconstruction of Afghanistan. We welcome UNAMA's intention to increase the number of its provincial offices.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“On the basis of our experience in advancing border diplomacy with neighbouring countries, the establishment of a jointly administered economic zone and the joint development of traditional commerce involving local merchants at the borders have proved viable. My delegation welcomes the establishment of the Tripartite Commission, which involves a military component from Afghanistan and Pakistan, in addition to ISAF. We hold the view that similar mechanisms aimed at promoting political dialogue should be considered. My delegation is also concerned about the difficulties that the narco-economy has brought to the efforts of the people and the Government of Afghanistan to reconstruct their country.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“We commend the increase in Afghanistan's economic cooperation with regional partners, and we believe that its enhancement will help to integrate the country into the regional dynamics and the global economy. My delegation also underlines the significance of regional initiatives in the political and security fields that include Afghanistan. Close cooperation with Pakistan is of particular importance, given the presence of cross-border elements in the security of both countries. With regard to border cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, my delegation sees some opportunities for both countries to develop joint programmes along the border.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“My delegation also attaches great significance to the national unity programmes - including at the village level - that the Afghan Government is currently promoting. We hope that those programmes can help to promote national ownership through the participatory contributions and inclusive involvement of all segments of Afghan society. My delegation welcomes the positive developments that the country has achieved in its economic sector. We hope that the decline in the inflation rate and the increase in development expenditures will promote further economic progress. Afghanistan's trade relations with key countries in the region, which amounted to more than $2.5 billion in 2006, are also an encouraging achievement.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“However, we believe that all parties - including the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) - should continue to take all necessary measures to prevent civilian casualties in their operations. Considering the fact that, as indicated in the Secretary-General' s report (S/2007/ l 5 2), the revitalization of the insurgency has also been caused by adverse socio-political factors such as popular alienation, the monopolization of power and the marginalization of those outside the dominant social and political groups, we hold the view that civic measures that include reconciliation, participatory decision-making and inclusive political processes are also of critical importance for the achievement of sustainable peace in the country.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The launch of the Afghanistan Compact and the successful holding of presidential elections in October 2004 marked major achievements in the country. Yet, at this moment, optimism about peace, stability and economic development in Afghanistan seems to be seriously challenged by the increase in the activities of insurgent forces in some parts of the country. My delegation is concerned about the harmful effects of those activities on the Government's capacity to provide security and basic services to the Afghan people and to ensure the enjoyment of their fundamental freedoms and basic rights. In that regard, we commend various initiatives proposed by the Afghan Government with a view to enhancing security in the country.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express to you, Mr. President, my delegation's appreciation for convening this debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I should also like to welcome in our midst Mr. Massimo D'Alema, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy. We thank Mr. Tom Koenigs, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing. We also appreciate the participation in this debate of Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and we are grateful for his important presentation. Afghanistan has been undergoing a steady transformation since it emerged from armed conflict. Progress has been visible in the economic and political spheres.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“As a final point, let me say that, in the view of my delegation, peace will come to the region only when the Israeli Government is willing fully to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1515 (2003), which envisage the establishment of a independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian State, living in peace and security alongside Israel. It would be a tragedy - for the Israelis, the Palestinians and the rest of the world - if peace is rejected and sustained violence is permitted to continue to prevail in the region.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Previously, violent clashes between students in Beirut University had reinforced concerns in Beirut. We believe that the achievement of sustainable peace in Lebanon depends not only on the deployment of an international peace mission such as UNIFIL, but also on the existence of political unity and national cohesion. Threats from within are no less perilous than those from outside. This will require that all parties in Lebanon have a strong commitment to national reconciliation and consensus and to the creation of a united and stable Lebanon. We strongly encourage countries in the region to help to mitigate the consequences of the ongoing political turbulence in Lebanon and to prevent its spread.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is now standing at approximately 12,000 personnel, has steadily been carrying out its mandate. However, tensions remain in that country. My delegation stresses the need for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. In this regard, we note with great concern the continuing Israeli air violations and the recent crossing by the Israeli military of the Blue Line, which led to a series of exchanges of fire, causing injuries to Lebanese security personnel. These actions are also a violation of resolution 1701 (2006). My delegation is also concerned about the security situation in Lebanon. The very recent bomb blasts tearing through two buses, which caused at least a dozen casualties and deaths near the town of Bikfaya, are deplorable.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Our call for the exercise of restraint from all extrajudicial or provocative actions would also include firm assurances by the Israelis, as the occupying Power, that they will maintain the nature of the holy sites in East Jerusalem, and the Muslim character of those sites, including the holy Al-Aqsa mosque. Indonesia deeply deplores the excavation in the holy Al-Aqsa mosque. We urge Israel to immediately stop the excavation, because not only does the work have the potential to damage the mosque, which is highly revered by Muslims, but it will also increase tension and complicate efforts to revive the peace process in the region. With reference to the situation in Lebanon, my delegation has mixed feelings about recent developments in that country. We are pleased with the steady implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Among such positive developments was the signing of the Mecca declaration by President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshal on 8 February 2007. This lays the foundation for the formation of a government of national unity in Palestine. It is our fervent hope that the agreement will immediately be implemented and that it will be supported by the international community. We believe that the international community should respond to this encouraging development in a positive manner. My delegation believes that peace cannot be fully obtained by diplomacy alone; it also requires the commitment of the parties to the conflict to cease the use of force. Thus, my delegation encourages the Israelis and the Palestinians to exercise restraint.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We believe that an unprecedented step should be taken by all parties concerned to put an end to the conflict. Hopefully sooner, not later, there will come a moment when a once-and-for-all solution to the conflict is agreed upon and is acceptable to all parties. In that context, we reaffirm Indonesia's long-standing and tireless commitment to support and contribute to the process towards finding a peaceful solution that would fulfil the right of the Palestinians to self- determination and statehood. At this stage, however, it is hard to think of the victory of peace through a lofty one-time solution. At this moment, we have to appreciate positive developments of any scale that keep the peace process in motion.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, an issue of paramount importance to the international community. Let me also thank Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing on recent developments in the Middle East. Before I proceed further, let me associate my delegation with the statements to be made by the representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Conference. The Middle East conflict remains the most volatile conflict on the globe today and continues to pose a clear and present danger to international peace and security. The intractability of the conflict in the Middle East is a matter of deep concern to my delegation.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Indonesia, for its part, will continue to assist Timor-Leste in addressing the challenges it is facing on the basis of shared principles of peaceful co-existence and forward-looking, reconciliatory and mutually beneficial relations.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“We are confident of the strong and dynamic leadership of the Secretary- General's new Special Representative in conveying a sense of vision and dynamism to all the stakeholders in Timor-Leste and the international community. Finally, we believe that the policy lines followed by the Security Council in the past few years should continue, namely to promote as much as possible the self-reliance and ownership of the Government and people of Timor-Leste and encourage broad-based partnership with various actors for sustainable development. It is in this regard that we support the extension of UNMIT's mandate as recommended by the Secretary-General. We also support the Timorese Government's request that an additional formed police unit be deployed to strengthen security for the critical electoral process.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Durable peace and stability in Timor- Leste will be achieved only when the country's development challenges are addressed comprehensively. It is the responsibility of the international community to help ensure that this opportunity does not slip by. In this regard, we note with interest the "compact" process between Timor-Leste and the international community, which entails a reorientation of the existing national development plan and external financing, as required, to deal with the 2006 crisis in the country and its causes. We support the integrated approach that UNMIT has embarked upon, and its collaboration and facilitation role with agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations towards focusing on the compact priorities.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“With particular reference to UNMIT, my delegation is of the view that one of its priorities should be to assist with and ensure the credibility of the forthcoming elections in Timor-Leste. The Mission should devote adequate resources to help in every aspect of the preparation for and conduct of the elections and to ensure they will take place in a democratic and peaceful manner. We agree that successful elections are only one element of building a democratic State. In the context of the complex and delicate situation in Timor-Leste, the achievement of the forthcoming elections should go far beyond the election of the President and members of parliament; they should provide momentum for the return of this new nation to the path of stability and development.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“In the regional context, it is worth noting that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at its summit in Cebu last month, decided to include Timor-Leste in the functional cooperation of ASEAN. In a spirit of partnership, Indonesia has expressed its readiness to assist. We are pleased to announce the appointment of an experienced Indonesian ambassador as senior adviser to facilitate Timor-Leste's participation in ASEAN activities. Upon the invitation of Timor-Leste, he will hold consultations with the Government of Timor-Leste this month. The process of nation-building and reconciliation is a highly complex and sensitive matter. Therefore the United Nations and the international community should continue to play a constructive and nurturing role in assisting Timor-Leste to navigate its way through this important challenge.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“We welcome the significant improvement of the security situation in the country, as attested to in the report before us, which observes that although the overall security situation has tended to remain volatile, there have been longer periods of calm and fewer outbreaks of violence. Indonesia continues to deepen and expand its bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste. In addition to our bilateral joint commission meetings, which take place on regular basis, Indonesia, together with Australia and Timor-Leste, has also established a regular trilateral ministerial meeting as an avenue through which we can explore meaningful cooperation in supporting development in Timor-Leste. The last meeting was held in Dili on 4 September 2006, and we agreed to embark on various undertakings.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“These include the meeting between President Xanana Gusmao and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta on 18 December 2006, as mentioned in the Secretary- General's report. We commend the efforts made by the leaders of Timor-Leste in promoting political and communal reconciliation with a view to addressing the underlying causes of the political crisis of April and May last year. It is our hope that political and other leaders of Timor- Leste put their national interests first and engage in good-faith dialogue, setting aside their differences and promoting common goals in order to create favourable conditions for the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Let me begin by welcoming His Excellency Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste to the Chamber. His statement provided us with an insightful account of the situation in his country and of the wishes and expectations of the Government and its people. My delegation appreciates the report of the Secretary-General and wishes to warmly congratulate Mr. Atul Khare for his appointment as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Timor-Leste and head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). We thank him for his informative presentation. As Timor-Leste's closest neighbour, Indonesia continues to enjoy an excellent level of bilateral relations with that country. We follow closely the developments there and hold regular consultations with our Timorese counterparts at various levels.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“That would increase sensitivity to the issue and strengthen commitment in that regard. The continued protection of vulnerable children will require adequate, sustained and reliable funding. Without funding, the long-term sustainability and success of current initiatives are put at grave risk. For the sake of the children whose lives are being disrupted by unscrupulous individuals, it is vital that adequate resources and funding be available to all stakeholders involved in combating that practice.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Indonesia is pleased that the United Nations has developed and is implementing a comprehensive strategy to build strong discipline among all categories of its peacekeeping personnel, and that troop- contributing countries are also being mobilized to help deal with the problem of child sexual exploitation and abuse. That will serve to curb the occurrence of that hideous practice. It is imperative that peacekeepers uphold the trust that local populations and the international community have placed in them. My delegation notes with concern the recommendation that the Security Council should consider expanding its focus to include all categories of grave violations against children in armed conflict. It is our strong belief that such consideration should involve the wider participation of Member States.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Because of the many dimensions of the challenge created by children's involvement in armed conflict, initiatives must be taken simultaneously on several fronts to ensure that consistent progress is made in solving the problem. In addition to involving the Peacebuilding Commission in the process of preventing the recruitment of child soldiers, it is also essential to encourage State adherence to the Convention on the Rights of the Child as a means of eliminating that practice. It would be equally helpful for appropriate national legislation to be enacted prohibiting recruitment, thereby shielding children at risk.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In particular, action is necessary to protect the lives of children who are victims of the unresolved Palestinian problem, which is at the heart of the ongoing Middle East crisis. Apart from those known challenges, the Secretary-General's report also draws our attention to emerging situations that are giving cause for great concern. We are now faced with the painful reality of combatants crossing borders to recruit and use children in armed conflicts. We are also hearing of new centres of recruitment by illegal armed groups, in several regions. More detailed information should be forthcoming about those situations so that appropriate action can be taken early to deal with them.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“While it is true that the Secretary-General's report inspires some sense of hope for betterment in the future, there are current matters that demand immediate attention. One such matter is the continued availability of small arms and light weapons, which enables the recruitment of child soldiers. Access to such arms should be severely curtailed. Another issue of concern is the plight of children caught up in conflict situations in the Middle East - as exemplified by what recently occurred in Lebanon, where a greater number of children were killed than combatants. We believe that the Security Council should react in an urgent manner to prevent the loss of life of children in that region.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The delegation of Indonesia would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report. We note the work of, and the information provided by, United Nations country-level monitoring and reporting task force teams. Such mechanisms, using all available resources, will enable us to arrive at an accurate and balanced picture of what is happening on the ground. Indonesia is fully committed to facilitating the implementation of the various Security Council resolutions aimed at ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict situations. We firmly believe that children should be arming themselves with education and the necessary social skills so that they can become productive members of stable, peaceful, well-governed developing societies.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, Indonesia, as a neighbour which shares a common vision with Timor-Leste, based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, forward- looking, reconciliatory and mutually beneficial relations, will, for its part, continue to assist Timor- Leste to make further progress in consolidating peace, stability and democracy in the country.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“In order to garner support and input, the CTF has carried out consultations with other stakeholders in both countries, including parliaments, civil societies and Government officials. With a view to expanding its vision and getting inputs, the CTF has invited international experts and prominent figures to share their knowledge and experience. On a regular basis, and as required in its terms of reference, the Commission reports to the two Governments on progress, as well as on challenges and obstacles it encounters in implementing its mandate. The heads of State of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, on 7 February 2006, agreed to extend the CTF's mandate until July 2007. My Government has strong confidence in the work of the CTF and is very much committed to continuing to ensure its credibility.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“The CTF is currently focusing on completing document review through document matching, corroboration and analysis, based on the report of the Indonesian national Commission of inquiry into Human Rights Violations in East Timor in 1999, the documents of the proceedings of the Indonesian Ad Hoc Human Rights Court, the documents of the Special Panel for Serious Crimes and the report of the Timor- Leste Commission on Reception, Truth and Reconciliation. While completing the document review and analysis, the CTF has now moved into the second stage of its work programme, namely, fact-finding, which employs four methods: statement taking, submission, investigation and hearings.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“These consist of high-profile cases that are often referred to in media reports; events that continue to be commemorated emotionally by Timor-Leste society as a collective memory; cases that reflect crimes as defined in article 7 of the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding crimes against humanity; and cases referred to in the final report of the Indonesian national Commission of inquiry into Human Rights Violations in East Timor in 1999, and other documents, as mandated in article 14 of its terms of reference.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“It has agreed on the elaboration of basic issues relating to its terms of reference and has adopted a glossary of terminology as the operational reference; these constitute clarification and the CTF's creative interpretation of various provisions in its terms of reference, including the one on amnesty, on the basis of relevant international norms, standards and practices that take into account local needs and challenges. It has also adopted guiding principles as the overarching guide to document review, fact-finding methods, information clarification with respect to relevant parties, naming names and standards of evidence. As mentioned in the report of the Secretary- General, the CTF has identified 14 groups of priority cases.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“As has been stated on many occasions, the Governments of Indonesia and of Timor-Leste are committed to resolving residual problems from the past and to opening a new chapter by developing forward- looking relations and cooperation. In this spirit, the two countries agreed to settle the human rights violations reported in East Timor in 1999. Due to the complexity of the problem, an innovative and creative solution has been devised that would also strengthen further good relations between the two countries in the future. The Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF) has achieved meaningful progress.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“These include the promotion of national reconciliation and social cohesion; capacity-building of various State and Government institutions, including the enhancement of further public confidence in them; poverty reduction and humanitarian assistance; and democratization, which includes electoral assistance for the presidential and parliamentary elections in 2007. Let me now turn to the issue of justice and reconciliation for Timor-Leste. We hope that the Secretary-General's report on this subject (S/2006/580) provides a new departure for the Organization in dealing with this issue in a practical and feasible manner.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We are fully aware that dealing with the daunting challenges it faces is beyond that country's existing national capacity. Hence, it is the responsibility of the international community to continue assisting that country to achieve self-sufficiency. In this regard, we support the establishment of a new United Nations mission in the country. We believe that the United Nations mission, which is recommended for an initial period of 12 months, should focus on helping the country to meet the pressing challenges ahead and the real needs of the Government and the people of Timor-Leste.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Despite all the hardships being faced by Timor- Leste on account of the recent crisis, that country continues to enjoy an excellent level of bilateral relations with Indonesia. The rapport between leaders of the two countries is firm, assured and growing. President Xanana Gusmao of Timor-Leste flew to Bali to meet his counterpart, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, on 17 June 2006, to brief the latter on the situation in his country and the actions being taken by his Government to address the situation. Indonesia has shown its full understanding of the situation and is demonstrating its commitment to help Timor-Leste to address the crisis, including by providing humanitarian aid. As Timor-Leste's closest neighbour, we are very interested in seeing a stable, prosperous and democratic Timor-Leste.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We continue to follow closely the situation in Timor-Leste, and we are heartened that the country has managed to emerge from the recent crisis there. The new Government, which enjoys support from a wide spectrum of Timorese society, has been installed. In this regard, words of appreciation go to Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Portugal for their valuable efforts. In order to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the country, we continue fully to support Timor- Leste in advancing political dialogue and community reconciliation, particularly by addressing the underlying causes of the recent crisis. We are confident that, under the wise guidance of its leaders, Timor- Leste will be able to put its democratization process back on track and resume its national development on a stronger foundation.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Mr. President, let me start by congratulating you on your assumption of your important post and by expressing my pleasure at seeing you in the Chair. We are confident that, under your able stewardship, the Council will effectively discharge its tasks, dealing with the issues of high importance being brought before it in this very busy month. My appreciation goes to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2006/628) and to the Secretary- General's Special Envoy, Mr. Ian Martin, for his informative briefing. Permit me to join the previous speakers in welcoming His Excellency Foreign Minister Jose Luis Guterres of Timor-Leste to today's Council meeting. His statement before the Council provides guidance for the creation of a new mission of the United Nations in his country.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source