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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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“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on the excellent way in which you have carried the duties of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his progress report (S/2006/24) on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) for the period 16 August 2005 to 13 January 2006. My delegation also appreciates the comprehensive briefing by Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste. We thank him for his leadership in the implementation of UNOTIL's mandate. Before proceeding, allow me to join previous speakers in welcoming Yang Mulia Bapak, President Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao of Timor-Leste and Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta.”
2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source
“Finally, let me restate the belief of the Government of Indonesia that our approach to combating terrorism should include efforts to win the hearts and minds of the people. We must enhance efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence by empowering the moderates of our society.”
2005-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5274 (2005) · source
“The perpetrators will be made to account for their actions. Let me make one point very clear. The Government of Indonesia will not be derailed in its efforts to create an open, democratic society. We will not be blackmailed or scared away from our efforts to enhance development. We will not succumb to terrorism or to any other kind of organized crime. We will continue to cooperate with other nations which are working hard to develop a comprehensive response to terrorism. We know that, in the end, terrorism will be defeated. As for Bali, we know that its status as a front-line tourist destination will not change or be destroyed by terrorists hoping to scare visitors away. Bali will recover, it will continue to grow, and it will continue to receive visitors from all over the world. We will work hard on this front.”
2005-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5274 (2005) · source
“Let me express the full appreciation of the Government and the people of Indonesia for the recognition and prompt attention that has been paid by the Security Council to the tragic bombings in Bali last Saturday. We are mindful of this concern for the tragic and senseless attacks on ordinary people leading ordinary lives. Let me also take this opportunity to express the condolences of the Government of Indonesia to those families and nations that lost people in the brutal attacks of the weekend. In condemning the latest Bali attacks, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed that they were "clearly acts of terrorism because the victims were indiscriminately chosen and the targets were public areas". All of Indonesia is understandably horrified by this brutal tragedy, which is being speedily investigated.”
2005-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5274 (2005) · source
“However, the ongoing process of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, while it is an encouraging sign, should not be used a pretext for continued colonization of the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In conclusion, let me say that Indonesia remains fully committed to the struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve its inalienable rights and to realize its aspiration to a secure and prosperous independent homeland.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation is deeply disturbed by reports of continuing atrocities committed by Israel in the occupied territories, of which the majority of victims are Palestinians, including women and children. Violence can never provide the solution to a conflict, as it seriously undermines the prospects for peace. In our view, the only necessary and sustainable option for improving the situation is an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Syrian Golan. Israel must withdraw fully from Gaza as well as from the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. That should include withdrawal from land, sea and air spaces and it should immediately be followed by negotiations on the final status issue.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“As we speak, more Palestinian homes, factories, public infrastructure and agricultural land continue to be destroyed for illegal settlements, transforming more Palestinians into refugees in their own land. If such Israeli policies and practices are allowed to go further, the final status of occupied East Jerusalem in future peace negotiations will be threatened. It may also threaten the prospects of the two-State solution and even the very existence of the Palestinian State. That situation needs urgent attention from the international community. It is my delegation's fervent hope that the Council will take immediate action to prevent the situation from deteriorating and compel Israel to respect its international obligations under international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The restrictions imposed by the wall have caused waterborne diseases, not to mention the food insecurity that will certainly affect the health of the Palestinian people. The Israeli plan to extend its wall around the illegal settlements located east of Jerusalem will lead to the confiscation of even more Palestinian land. That will place further restrictions on the freedom of movement of Palestinian civilians to and from Jerusalem. As noted by Mr. Alvaro de Soto this morning, Israel continues to build settlements in the occupied territory in an extensive manner. Indeed, the settlements are causing geographical fragmentation that will eventually threaten family life and affect the most vulnerable of the population, primarily children, who are facing greater difficulties in accessing education.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We are particularly alarmed by the continued and accelerated construction of Israel's unlawful wall in the territory, including in and around East Jerusalem. It is a blatant violation of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, and also a flagrant sign of disrespect for the relevant advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, as well as of General Assembly resolution ES-10/15 of 20 July 2004. Clearly, the construction of the wall violates the economic and social rights of the Palestinian people and is having a grave impact on their economic and social conditions. We cannot ignore the resource problems, including the lack of water distribution and water pollution deriving from infrastructure and environmental damages as the result of that policy.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my delegation's appreciation to Mr. Alvaro de Soto, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and the Secretary-General's Personal Representative, for his comprehensive briefing. Just two days ago, the Indonesian delegation to the substantive session of the Economic and Social Council delivered a statement deploring the deepening economic and social hardship endured by the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli policies and practices in the occupied territory. Against the backdrop of recent developments in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, in particular the deterioration of the situation on the ground, the convening of this meeting upon the request of the Arab Group and the Arab League is indeed timely and highly relevant.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express my confidence that, given the cooperation and assistance of the international community, within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks, Timor-Leste will quickly become self-reliant.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“The Agreement established a provisional borderline covering approximately 96 per cent of the land border and came into effect on 8 May 2005. Regarding the remaining 4 per cent, which is located along the Oecussi enclave border, the Technical Subcommittee has continued to hold discussions and met again this month following the signing of the Agreement. Next month, the job of placing border markers along the agreed sections will commence. Let me point out that the agreement by both sides on most of the land border will substantially facilitate border management and cooperation in the field of border security. Therefore, both countries are now in a better position to deal with any issues relating to the border within a bilateral framework.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“As a token of my Government's cooperation, in particular in facilitating the work of the Commission of Experts in this regard, my Government has invited members of the Commission of Experts to visit Indonesia from 18 to 20 May. We look forward to the positive contributions of the Commission of Experts to the work of the Commission on Truth and Friendship in bringing closure to that residual issue. I would also like to say a few words about the boundary issue. As reflected in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/310) and as mentioned in the statements of other colleagues, during the course of the visit of President Yudhoyono to Timor-Leste last month the Foreign Ministers of both nations signed the Provisional Agreement on the Borderline.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“The Commission enjoys the support of a wide spectrum of society and meets the domestic requirements and constitutional provisions of both of our countries. The recruitment of its members will be completed very soon. The process is being conducted very carefully in order to ensure that only candidates of high credibility who meet the required qualifications become members. In this regard, my Government is also aware that Security Council resolution 1599 (2005) adopted last month requested the Secretary-General's Commission of Experts to explore possible ways of assisting the work of the Commission on Truth and Friendship.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“As a joint effort of the Governments of Indonesia and Timor-Leste to address some of the issues of our common past, in particular that of reported human rights violations in 1999, it is our conviction that it is our responsibility and our unique role to address that period of our history in a way that will appeal to the peoples of both nations. We continue to believe that the Commission remains the best mechanism to provide an acceptable solution to heal the wounds and unload the burden of the past in order to continue to foster bilateral relations and friendship among our peoples. The terms of reference of the Commission on Truth and Friendship were announced in a joint declaration by the Presidents of both countries on 9 March 2005, and various stakeholders in both countries, including their parliaments, were consulted.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In that connection, we note that bilateral cooperation has not only deepened but expanded. The Joint Commission at the level of Foreign Ministers remains instrumental in furthering bilateral cooperation in the economic, social, cultural, security and educational fields. Its subsidiary bodies, which deal with a variety of cooperation issues, are active throughout the year, and their work is reviewed at the annual meeting of the Commission. I would also like to mention that last month, President Xanana Gusmao of Timor-Leste was invited to attend the Asian-African Summit and he did so, thereby bringing Timor-Leste into the wider cooperation context. Let me now turn to the issue of the Commission on Truth and Friendship.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“As the Council well knows, Indonesia and Timor- Leste have continued to enjoy excellent bilateral ties marked by the exchange of visits at the highest levels of leadership, extensive cooperation in many fields and progress in addressing residual issues. Following the joint declaration issued by the leaders of the two countries in Bali on 14 December 2004, in which they affirmed their desire and determination to enhance the stable and mutually beneficial relationship between their two countries, the exchange of visits among the leaders of the two countries continues. The latest was the visit of President Yudhoyono to Dili last month. That visit laid a firmer foundation for bilateral relations and contributed to reconciliation between the peoples of the two countries.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In order to ensure its success, and in the best interests of the Government and the people of Timor- Leste, UNOTIL should be able to deliver the needed assistance in an effective and efficient manner. That is particularly important as Timor-Leste constructs and consolidates efficient and effective State structures, which are crucial to democracy and development. It is also vital to the mission that it recognize the importance in every aspect of its work of giving the Timorese a sense of ownership and participation. Indonesia would warmly support that approach and would do its best as a friendly neighbour to provide whatever assistance it can. In that regard, permit me to mention that our training of 100 Timorese police officers, who are already in Indonesia, will begin soon.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In that regard, my delegation is pleased to note that the Security Council has established a special political mission, the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL), for a period of one year. The objectives of the mission will include further support of the development of critical State institutions, the development of the police and the Border Patrol Unit and the provision of training. It is our hope that UNOTIL will strengthen the consolidation phase that UNMISET began one year ago and, during its one-year mandate, will plan assiduously for a smooth transition to the development assistance framework that is envisaged by the Council in resolution 1599 (2005). UNOTIL has a very important assignment ahead of it.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“The new State has become a peaceful, politically dynamic and stable nation. It also continues to make progress in economic and social development, the strengthening of law and order and the consolidation of democracy. However, the challenges ahead are daunting for Timor-Leste. The country still has the lowest levels of human development in Asia, and continued efforts will be needed to strengthen its national capacity to consolidate political stability, strengthen the fabric of social harmony and create sustainable economic development. Despite the successful completion of UNMISET'S mandate in helping Timor-Leste towards self-reliance, continued international assistance is still needed.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Indonesia acknowledges the work that UNMISET has done over the past two years, particularly in helping to provide the young nation with the assistance required to meet the goals of political stability, security and self-reliance. We have always underlined that the objective of UNMISET's mandate was to contribute significantly to the efforts to guide Timor-Leste to self- reliance and self-sufficiency. The core administrative structures critical to the viability and political stability of Timor-Leste now function well, and we are pleased that, by and large, the basic objectives of UNMISET's mandate have been met. Remarkable progress has been made by the Government and the people of Timor-Leste under their forward-looking leaders in building their own country in the short period since it obtained full sovereignty in May 2002.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“My delegation congratulates you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May and for arranging this open debate. Before I continue, let me thank the Secretary-General for his report contained in document S/2005/310. My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, for his comprehensive briefing and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, for his dedication to his assignment and his leadership in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) since last year. We thank him for bringing that mandate to a successful conclusion.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Mari Alkatiri, to Secretary- General Kofi Annan of 20 January 2005, is seeking additional United Nations assistance for a further year, following the progress made so far by UNMISET. My delegation is of the view that the overall achievement of UNMISET does not preclude the possibility that some continued assistance from the international community to Timor-Leste is still needed. Given the particular need for Timor-Leste to strengthen its capacity-building in various sectors of public administration, as well as to maintain public order, the additional United Nations assistance requested by Timor-Leste deserves positive consideration.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“In that regard, the Joint Border Committee, as a subsidiary of the annual meeting of the Indonesia-Timor-Leste Joint Ministerial Commission, remains an important mechanism in which the two sides can, in a direct manner, discuss and enhance coordination in addressing issues relating to border demarcation and border management. While land border demarcation is important, member States might also be interested to learn of developments in the delimitation of Timor-Leste's maritime boundary, on which the report is rather silent. Now that the termination of the mandate of UNMISET is in view, it is also time to take a hard look at the need for Timor-Leste to strengthen its national capacity-building. In that regard, Indonesia understands that Timor-Leste, as reflected in the letter of its Prime Minister, Mr.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“In that regard, Indonesia would like to stress that border management is a continuous cooperative endeavour that will not stop once the two sides have come to an agreement on the land boundaries. In addition, border management is also deemed necessary in order to better respond to the possible incidence of criminal acts along the border areas. The continued strengthening of cooperation between the Indonesian police and military and the border patrol units of Timor-Leste on the border has resulted in a notable improvement of security and stability, not only in areas around the border, but also in Timor-Leste in general. Indonesia is committed to enhancing security cooperation with Timor-Leste, particularly in the field of border management.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“Some of the lines connecting those points have been agreed on as the boundary lines, and some are being considered as the approximate boundary lines. The remaining tasks for the joint technical team, therefore, are the densification of the border points and the delineation survey in order to upgrade the approximate boundary lines into agreed boundary lines. Indonesia and Timor-Leste also have to discuss the remaining three unsolved segments. Another important work that has to be accomplished is the demarcation of the boundary lines. The joint technical team will resume further surveys of the border in June 2005 to register further progress. While looking forward to making further progress in the land boundary demarcation, we are cautious about the target for the completion of the process within a certain time frame.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“In that endeavour, it is the hope of the Indonesian Government that the international community, and particularly the Security Council, will lend its support to that unique and unprecedented initiative. On the question of the land boundary between the two nations, let me assure the Council that the Government of Indonesia is ready at any time to sign the provisional agreement on the land boundary. We were pleased to hear the indication of a possible signing by both countries of the provisional agreement soon. The draft of that agreement was discussed and agreed on by both countries at their bilateral meeting in June 2004. As the Council is aware, there has been remarkable progress in the land-boundary delineation process, on which both countries have agreed on the coordinates of the border points along almost 95 per cent of the border.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“True justice can be served through truth and acknowledgement of responsibility, while a prosecutorial process might only achieve justice but not necessarily establish truth or promote reconciliation. Therefore, Indonesia and Timor-Leste are determined to pursue the conclusion of the process in addressing the issue through the framework of the Commission. The Commission will be open to the assistance of the international community based on joint requests from both countries. We envision that the establishment of the Commission will be formally announced soon. That will enable both nations to embark on a path that will permit us to lay down the burdens of the past.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“On the basis of those findings, intracommunal and intercommunal reconciliation among the peoples of the two countries will be further promoted. The agreement of the heads of the two Governments clearly reflects maturity and the spirit to seek an acceptable solution that will heal the wounds and unload the burden of the past in order to continue to foster bilateral relations and friendship among both peoples. Different countries with their respective experiences have chosen different means to come to terms with their past. In some countries, their leaders and their peoples might seek truth and reconciliation rather than engage in a prosecutorial process. Indonesia and Timor-Leste have opted to seek truth and promote friendship as a new and unique mechanism.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“In that regard, I should like to support the statement of Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta on this matter and I will limit myself to highlighting only certain important aspects about the Commission. The Commission, as an alternative to the commission of experts will provide an additional unique avenue for both countries to jointly address reported human rights violations that took place in the period leading up to and immediately after the popular consultation in 1999; its focus will be on revealing the truth and promoting friendship. This agreement is unprecedented in history. By its terms, these two nations that were severely affected by a common experience have agreed jointly to embark on finding out the truth about the allegations of human rights violations that occurred.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“They also noted with satisfaction the steady and positive growth of their relations in the past three years, as reflected, for example, by the significant progress made in addressing residual issues such as land-border delineation, refugees, traditional border- crossing access and regulated market arrangements. Beyond politics and security, shared optimism was noted concerning economic relations, which, during this period, have witnessed a steadily growing and mutually beneficial flow of trade and investment. Now, let me turn to something that was referred to by Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta. With a view to addressing decisively the matters pertaining to the events of 1999, leaders of Indonesia and Timor-Leste made an important decision by agreeing upon the establishment of a Truth and Friendship Commission.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“However, in order to maintain and further promote bilateral relations, both countries have underscored the importance of resolving the existing residual issues, while at the same time deepening and expanding bilateral cooperation. Indeed, President Yudhoyono and President Xanana Gusmao have met several times since Mr. Yudhoyono's inauguration as President of the Republic of Indonesia in October 2004. The 14 December 2004 meeting in Bali between leaders of the two countries constituted a historic moment in our bilateral relations. The leaders reiterated their desire and determination to further enhance a stable, friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between their two countries.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“Operation Solidarity, launched by President Xanana Gusmao following the Tsunami which on 26 December 2004 hit the Indonesian provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, and the strong solidarity shown by individual citizens from across Timor-Leste through their donations to the victims of that natural disaster in Indonesia also attest to the tangible progress made in reconciliation between the peoples and the Governments of the two countries. We are deeply touched by that expression of the solidarity and support of the people and the Government of Timor-Leste. In addition, Indonesia has been helping reconciliation among East Timorese, for example, by facilitating visits by leaders of Timor-Leste for dialogue with their compatriots in West Timor and by facilitating family reunifications among East Timorese.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“As a country that shares history with Timor- Leste, Indonesia regards the young nation as one of the priorities of its foreign policy. Furthermore, as we have always stated, both nations decided to embrace forward-looking and reconciliatory policies in the interest of their peoples and of their development. That decision has been manifested in strengthened bilateral relations and the intensive meetings of the highest political officials of both countries. Rigorous efforts have been made in the past three years to promote reconciliation between the two countries. That reconciliation by the two Governments and peoples has reached a satisfactory level and has shown significant results.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“Given the current phase of the mission, my delegation is of the view that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/99) is very significant for the Council to consider. Three months have elapsed since the Council last discussed this agenda item. Throughout the period under consideration, UNMISET has contributed significantly to the efforts to guide Timor-Leste to reach the stage of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Nearly two years after UNMISET first started its work in Timor-Leste, we are glad to observe that the core administrative structures critical to the viability and political stability of Timor-Leste have been functioning well, as was originally envisioned by the Security Council. As the work of the mission begins to wind down, my delegation reiterates its consistent support for the mandate of the mission.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“I wish to start by conveying my delegation's sincere condolences to the people and the Government of Bangladesh on the tragic death of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As this is the last day of the Republic of Benin's presidency of the Security Council this month, let me congratulate you, Sir, on the very able stewardship that you have shown during this busy period for the Security Council. I am also happy to warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Timor- Leste, in our midst. Before I continue, let me thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa for his comprehensive briefing on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“We are in duty bound to extend our cooperation to the Secretary- General in his efforts to address the issue of children affected by armed conflict.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Indonesia is very much aware of the complexity of the issue of children and armed conflict. A concerted and comprehensive approach, rather than partial and selective ones, should be promoted in addressing the root causes of this problem. While national Governments play a vital role, the international community should ensure generous support and assistance for national plans and programmes in this regard. In sum, the future of humanity depends on children. The use of children in armed conflicts casts a dark shadow over their future, for children who are exposed to such violence often carry fear and hatred in their hearts and minds that have profound long-term effects. Hence, much needs to be done to alleviate their suffering and to ensure their rightful place in society through adequate support programmes.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“It is therefore necessary that all actions undertaken by United Nations entities and international non-governmental organizations at the country level should always be designed to support and complement the protection and rehabilitation roles of national authorities, and not supplant them. In the case of Indonesia, articles 59 and 60 of law number 23/2002 on child protection oblige the Government to provide special protection for children in emergency situations, such as those who are internally displaced, those who have become victims of internal conflict or natural disasters, and children in armed conflict. Article 63 clearly stipulates that no one shall engage in recruiting or manipulating children for military purposes. Those who violate such provisions will be brought to justice and penalized.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That gloomy picture is further exacerbated by the significant increase in the number of allegations of sexual misconduct against United Nations peacekeeping personnel. It is imperative that peacekeepers uphold the trust that the local population and the international community have placed in them. In that regard, we appreciate current initiatives to undertake informal consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries to identify joint solutions to the problem. In general, my delegation is aware of the initiative of the Special Representative, Mr. Olara Otunnu, to come up with an action plan for the establishment of a monitoring, reporting and compliance mechanism. Indonesia strongly believes that national authorities play a central and immediate role in providing effective protection and relief to children in danger.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation warmly welcomes the significant progress made so far by various parties in the context of the process of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers, as well as in developing action plans to end their use in conflict situations. We also support measures to prevent grave Violations against such children. We are saddened to learn, however, that, notwithstanding such progress, the situation for children remains quite serious and unacceptable. The international community is now faced with a cruel dichotomy. On the one hand, clear and strong armed conflict protection standards for children involved in conflict and important concrete initiatives, particularly at the international level, have been developed. On the other hand, atrocities against children continue largely unabated on the ground.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, let me start by expressing our pleasure at seeing you preside over this important meeting today on the pertinent issue of children and armed conflict. My delegation also commends the Secretary-General for his timely report contained in document S/2005/72, which gives a broad perspective on the question of the protection of children affected by armed conflict. Indonesia is of the view that the rights of children in armed conflict should be acknowledged and respected. Those rights should be an explicit priority of, and should be firmly entrenched in, peacemaking, peacebuilding and conflict-resolution processes.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that small arms and light weapons continue to pose a grave threat to human security throughout the world and that they will not go away without impetus from the highest levels and without stronger unity of effort, including on the part of the Security Council. The United Nations - and its organs, such as the General Assembly and the Security Council - is naturally the body under whose auspices comprehensive strategies can be developed and where such efforts should be coordinated. It stands to reason that all of us should give the Organization the support and resources it needs to be able to achieve the objectives that we have set for ourselves.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“With regard to the nature of an instrument on that matter, we fully recognize the existence of differing views among Member States and will endeavour to resolve them at the next substantive session, to be held in June this yean We are also aware that the 2001 Programme of Action is a politically binding document which was adopted as a result of consensus. However, taking into account the increased danger posed by the illicit acquisition and transfer of small arms and light weapons, an international instrument of a legally binding nature for tracing such weapons has indeed become imperative.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“With regard to recommendation 12, given the voluntary nature of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, we are gratified to note the remarkable progress made with respect to participation in two reporting instruments which have contributed greatly to confidence-building and security among Member States. Nonetheless, in our view, the Register needs to be further developed in order to attract the widest possible participation. Finally, we commend the work undertaken by the Open-ended Working Group on tracing illicit small arms and light weapons, which has recently completed its second substantive session.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“While no structured mechanism between the two organs has been established, we will support continued efforts to develop a coherent policy and a comprehensive strategy of the United Nations on small arms and light weapons. In post-conflict situations, as reflected in recommendation 7, we underscore the importance of implementing programmes related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), in particular as an essential part of the mandates of peacekeeping operations. In that context, we welcome the work initiated by the Secretariat to develop a set of policies, guidelines and procedures for planning, implementing and monitoring DDR.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Preliminary discussions on the relevant issues have already begun, including possible agreements on legally binding measures, marking and tracing, brokering, export controls, civilian possession and the role of non-State actors. My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2005/69 and is gratified to note that substantial progress has been achieved in some key areas. However, we deem it essential that efforts be undertaken in other areas as well. In that regard, allow me to address some of the report's recommendations that we consider very important. On recommendation 4, we share the widely held view on the need for greater interaction between the General Assembly and the Security Council to deal with the threats posed by illicit transfers of small arms and light weapons.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In recognizing the continued efforts to deal with the critical problems posed by the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, the Security Council has undertaken numerous measures to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, as set out in the 2001 United Nations Programme of Action. While those measures have led to positive results in some areas of the world, the problem has persisted in others, with the potential to ignite ever greater disasters. This has therefore become a concern of the international community. Next year, the United Nations will once again host a conference to review the follow-up to and implementation of the 2001 Programme of Action.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“At the global level, it is pertinent to recall the Millennium Declaration of 2000, by which Member States collectively decided "to take concerted action to end illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons, especially by making arms transfers more transparent and supporting regional disarmament measures". (General Assembly resolution 55/2, para. 9) Thus, as we approach next September's high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly to review the Declaration, the coordinating and consultative role of the United Nations has been crucial and is bound to take on greater significance.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In Indonesia, such unlawful smuggling of small arms and light weapons has posed grave threats to our territorial integrity by fostering separatist movements and promoting criminal activities. Hence, their unregulated circulation is no longer tenable and, in fact, would be detrimental to our national interests, in particular our internal stability. Furthermore, like other South-East Asian countries, Indonesia tends to view this problem in the context of transnational crime because it is generally recognized in our region that arms smuggling is interlinked with cross-border crimes, such as terrorism, money-laundering and drug trafficking.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source