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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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“The horrendous toll in human lives and countless injuries reflects the fact that, in reality, small arms and light weapons are actually weapons of mass destruction. As we reassess the nature and scope of violence in a number of conflicts in the world today, it is clear that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, particularly those that are illicitly and illegally transferred, constitutes the primary reason for addressing the problems posed by their illegitimate acquisition. Such illegal activities have not spared any country or region. A sizeable number of those transfers are directed at our region, thereby endangering stability at the national and regional levels.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation is gratified that, once again, the Security Council is meeting in an open format to discuss the multifaceted challenges posed by small arms and light weapons, which involve security, humanitarian and development dimensions. In that regard, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Abe for introducing the report as the basis of our discussion. As is widely acknowledged, in many regions of the world, the excessive availability and misuse of small arms and light weapons have led to violent conflicts, unabated crime and gross violations of human rights, which have contributed to immense suffering and a pervasive sense of insecurity. Over 500,000 people continue to be killed each year and millions more are wounded by small arms and light weapons.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“As a result, the account given in the report is capable of creating unnecessary negative perceptions towards Indonesia, which we regret. We believe that the United Nations should work to facilitate forward-looking relations between the two countries.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“On 2 November 2004, while patrolling in zone 1, Indonesian security officers spotted three people from Timor-Leste who were clearing and burning bushes in zone 2. When the Indonesian side, still in zone 1, walked towards them, they went away. The Indonesian security officers then continued their patrol in zone 1. However, some time afterward, the people who had been burning bushes earlier returned with a bigger group, of about 30 people, and began to throw stones at the Indonesian security officers who were patrolling in zone 1. In order to avoid unnecessary problems, the Indonesian security officers left their patrolling area, which actually was in zone 1. Given those facts, the portrayal of the incident by the Secretary-General would have been different had clarification from all the parties been sought.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“I would like to inform the Council that, to date, the Government of Indonesia has never received any communication or complaint on that issue, either from the Government of Timor-Leste or from UNMISET. In order to dispel any wrong impressions, I will explain what actually happened on that day. As we all know, pending the land border agreement, security personnel of both parties use a Tactical Coordination Line that was agreed upon by field officers. There are three zones under the TCL, namely, zone 1, which is patrolled by Indonesia, and zone 3, which is patrolled by Timor-Leste. Both sides also agreed that, in zone 2, no one is allowed to conduct patrols or any other activities.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“While fixing the problem, the ship tried to contact local authorities in order to avoid misunderstanding, but was unsuccessful. What is important is that the Government of Indonesia has been in contact with the Government of Timor-Leste and satisfactorily clarified the matter. It is important to point out that no hostile intention whatsoever on the part of the naval ship was evident. In order to avoid similar misunderstandings in the future, however, tourist boats in the border areas, especially those unattended ones by divers, will need to give clear signs concerning their activities. The second point of concern pertains to the statement that, on 2 November, Indonesian military personnel crossed the Tactical Coordination Line (TCL) in the Cruz area of Oecussi.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“First is the reference in the report to an Indonesian naval ship that entered Timor-Leste territorial waters on 19 September in pursuit of a private tour boat. I would like to clarify that matter for the record. On that day, an Indonesian naval ship detected an unattended boat floating near the Indonesian maritime boundary with Timor-Leste. It sailed towards the boat in order to ascertain the nature of its presence. However, after repeated requests for contact, the boat, while continuing not to give any response, sped away at high speed. During the event, the ship experienced a mechanical problem and was brought by the currents into the territorial waters of Timor-Leste unintentionally. After a while, the mechanical problem was fixed and the ship turned back.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Therefore, when perusing the Secretary-General's report, one should realize that both Indonesia and Timor-Leste understand that there is indeed more field work to be done in order to arrive at the final agreement. In that context, Indonesia did not expect that the final agreement could have been concluded at the technical meeting in October and we believe that our partner, Timor-Leste, did not expect that either. In that regard, Indonesia would like to reiterate its position once again that, in order to facilitate border management activities as soon as possible, Indonesia stands ready to Sign a provisional agreement at any time, while continuing to seek agreement on the remaining issues in the not-too-distant future. Let me conclude on two other matters that are of concern to Indonesia.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“At the last meeting of the Technical Sub-Committee on Border Demarcation in Yogyakarta on 29 and 30 October - concerning which my colleague Jose Luis Guterres has also informed the Security Council - the two sides further concluded six of those segments, according to the record of discussion signed by both delegations, leading to a total conclusion of about 96 per cent of the land border demarcation, which represents a difference of 1 per cent with my colleague. They are scheduled to meet again on 21 and 22 December to try to resolve the outstanding three unresolved segments. That meeting will also determine further work on the densification of coordinates and, later on, schedule demarcation work.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“It should be recalled that, at the Bali meeting of our Foreign Ministers last June, they did reach a provisional agreement to be submitted to their heads of Government, whereby 90 per cent of the land border demarcation was agreed upon. I should like to add that there has also been steady progress at the working level to settle the remaining 10 per cent, which consists of nine unresolved segments.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We hope that the United Nations and the international community will continue to stand by the Government of Timor-Leste and, through appropriate development assistance mechanisms, support its dedicated efforts. As the members of the Security Council well appreciate, Indonesia places great value on its relationship with Timor-Leste. We note that the report of the Secretary-General observes that relations between both nations were further strengthened by the visit of Prime Minister Alkatiri to Jakarta on the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on 20 October. With regard to the issue of land border demarcation, both nations have continued to hold consultations.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Similarly, we note that an integrated technical assessment mission from the United Nations visited Timor-Leste in early October, in accordance with resolution 1543 (2004), and returned with favourable reports of further progress in the development of key State institutions and security agencies, including the adoption of some important pieces of legislation. It is significant to point out, however, that the technical assessment team also reported that Timor- Leste has yet to reach the threshold of self-sufficiency. It noted that areas of public administration - particularly the finance, banking and justice sectors - remain weak and fragile.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“In the consolidation phase of UNMISET, which began last May, we see that steps have been taken, including the establishment of eight working groups by the Mission to address the key areas of concern that were highlighted by Member States here in the Council on 24 August. Properly implemented, we are certain that the working groups can help in the desired identification of activities necessary for a smooth transition from peacekeeping to institution-building and sustainable development assistance. That will further create a steady and conducive opportunity to complete the mandate of UNMISET successfully within a secure time frame.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“As the work of UNMISET begins to wind down, my delegation would like to recall its consistent support for the mandate by which it was set up and for its work ever since. Indonesia has always maintained as a fundamental principle that UNMISET provides the necessary assistance for Timor-Leste to meet the goals of political stability, security and self-reliance in the shortest possible time. In that connection, we are pleased that the report observes that Timor-Leste is now generally peaceful and stable, with the Government making considerable efforts to address pressing internal issues confronting the country, including the veterans issue and violence between martial arts groups. We are further pleased by the efforts by the Government of Timor-Leste that have yielded positive results in various fields, including the quest for self-reliance.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of November. We wish you every success. My delegation is always grateful for the opportunity to participate whenever the Security Council deliberates the agenda item on Timor-Leste, which is a neighbour, a close friend and a partner of Indonesia. My delegation would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report in connection with progress towards the achievement of key tasks by the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). In that context, we would also like to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Timor-Leste, Mr. Hasegawa.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Caution must be exercised, however, so that any such new structure is in line with the reform process of the Organization and does not impose an unnecessary burden on its programme budget.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Another important process, as recognized in the report, is the use of truth and reconciliation commissions, an instrument that has been helpful to the recovery process in some post- conflict societies. Although it is not a substitute for the judicial process, we should not underestimate its contributions. While the Secretary-General is eloquent in his analysis and recommendations, he indicates in his report that he will be instructing the Executive Committee on Peace and Security with regard to a proposal for further action on the issues he has identified. In our view, the issues involved here might require a higher level of executive attention than that Committee can provide.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The United Nations can further assist by providing training in Member States to legal personnel who are fulfilling their responsibilities in the area of justice and the rule of law. Whatever initiatives are taken by the United Nations, it is important to bear in mind that the objective is to strengthen, not undermine, the national legal process. In this connection, my delegation believes that any proposals for strengthening United Nations support for transitional justice and the rule of law in any society must be made with a view to promoting and abiding by the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and international law. Some legal scholars have drawn attention to the variety of legal mechanisms available today for addressing this subject.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The international community and the United Nations need to redouble their efforts to assist Member States in fulfilling the objectives of justice and the rule of law. That should be done in cooperation with Member States, with the United Nations identifying those areas in which it can render support. For example, the United Nations can play a more active role in enhancing a general awareness and understanding of internationally agreed principles that are essential to the realization of justice and the rule of law. Such an initiative can be realized by, inter alia, making information widely available to legal practitioners responsible for justice and the rule of law.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Justice and the rule of law are important to every human being. Indonesia believes that, in providing support for the rebuilding of justice and the rule of law in a transitional society, we in the international community must begin with the recognition of differences in the national context. If a peacekeeping mission is to succeed, its actions, based on justice and rule of law, must relate to, and be grounded in, the national situation. As the Secretary-General has aptly put it, the role of the United Nations and the international community should be solidarity, not substitution. As he also said in his report, we must be careful to avoid importing foreign models that may not be of any help to the local situation.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is a pleasure for me to be here in the Security Council today to make a contribution to the Council's consideration of the agenda item, "Justice and the rule of law: the United Nations role". Before I go any further, however, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month of October, and to pledge the full support of the delegation of Indonesia. My delegation takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on this subject (S/2004/616). None of us could disagree that justice and the rule of law are vital elements for the functioning of States. They are important for creating stability, peace and democracy, and their establishment is an essential element, not only in peacekeeping operations or transitional societies, but in all societies.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Indonesia is one such party, and as we have stated in the past, we stand ready to take the necessary measures and to work with other States and organizations to ensure that terrorism will have nowhere left to hide and that it will be defeated.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“In this case, countries that have submitted names to the List should be able also to share more information with other countries. The completeness of the list will not only enhance the effectiveness of the list but will also minimize or eliminate mistakes in the efforts to apprehend individuals connected to Al Qaeda and the Taliban. In that regard, Indonesia welcomes the efforts of the Monitoring Team to improve its working methods, as set out in its first report. Finally, I would like to stress Indonesia's conviction that terrorism is the problem of every nation and that we can best combat and vanquish this menace through multidimensional and multilateral approaches based on international law and respect for human rights.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“Let me reiterate that Indonesia is highly committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We believe that terrorism represents a serious threat to international peace and security and we stand ready to support measures against it at the national, regional and global levels. The recent visit by the Monitoring Team of the Committee to Jakarta was fruitful in allowing us to share the experience and challenges faced by Indonesia in implementing the sanctions. I should not deny that further efforts and wider collaboration at all levels are needed. Indonesia fully endorses the call on member countries to further improve the quality of the Consolidated List. I believe that problems arising from the incompleteness of background information on individuals can be resolved by adding more information to the List.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“Ten people lost their lives and about 182 were injured in the attack. Let me take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government and the people of Indonesia, to acknowledge and deeply appreciate the expressions of sympathy and condolence from the international community. Indonesia and Indonesians from all walks of life strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Jakarta and are determined to bring all the perpetrators of that cruel and heinous crime to justice. At the same time, we are not going to let our country become a land of fear and insecurity. Indeed, the Indonesian Government has already taken the necessary measures to deal with the attack. We are again deeply appreciative of the offers of cooperation and assistance in that regard, particularly from the Government of Australia.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“Allow me at the outset, on behalf of my delegation, to express our sincere appreciation to you, Sir, and the members of the Security Council for convening this public meeting on the report of the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) regarding its overall work and the Monitoring Team. I would like also to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to Ambassador Heraldo Munoz, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and its members and experts for their dedication and hard work. Recently, Indonesia has again become the target and victim of acts of terrorism. On 9 September 2004, a bomb exploded near the entrance gate of the premises of the Australian embassy in Jakarta.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“Both Indonesia and Timor-Leste are determined to embrace conciliatory and forward-looking policies in the interest of the people and their development. Both nations have chosen to enhance their cooperation on the basis of mutually beneficial policies. In that context, it is important for UNMISET and the international community to remain supportive of the cordial and growing bilateral ties between Indonesia and Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Ramos Horta stated that Batek island was under the sovereignty of Indonesia, adding that he was grateful that Indonesia would grant rights to the Timorese in Oekusi to visit the island for rituals or traditional purposes. Before I conclude, I would like to refer to the 17 June 2004 decision of the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator to change the security status for the West Timor area from phase V to phase IV. Although that development has come rather late, the decision is a demonstration of the improving security situation in the border area. We hope that continued improvement in the security situation will be taken into account, with a View to reducing the security phase to normal.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“In that connection, we are pleased to note that the report of the Secretary-General acknowledges the progress made at the June meeting of the Joint Border Commission and at the subsequent meeting of the Foreign Ministers. Furthermore, I would like to draw the attention of the Council to a recent statement by the Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste on the subject of Batek island- to which the Secretary-General's report of 13 February 2004 (S/2004/117) referred - regarding its ownership between Indonesia and Timor-Leste. In a comment to the press at the end of a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Timor-Leste on 15 August 2004, Mr.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“I am pleased to inform the members of the Security Council that, at their meeting, the Ministers agreed on the content of the provisional agreement between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on the land boundary, and that they will submit it to their heads of Government for consideration. I note that this development has been welcomed in the course of today's meeting. The draft of the provisional agreement underlines the robust efforts of both States to facilitate the conclusion of the first-ever boundary agreement between the two nations and paves the way for a full boundary agreement.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Similarly, on 30 June 2004, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries held a meeting in Bali to discuss efforts to further enhance bilateral cooperation, with particular reference to the boundary issue. Members of the Council may well be aware that the Technical Subcommittee on Border Demarcation and Regulation, comprising border experts from both countries, held 11 meetings during the period 2001-2004. The Subcommittee has achieved significant progress, identifying 907 geographical international boundary points in the border areas between the two countries. This is important because those geographical points cover approximately 90 per cent of the land boundary shared by the two countries. The implication of that achievement is that only about 10 per cent of the boundary remains to be covered.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“It has always been the hope of Indonesia that UNMISET would assist Timor-Leste to attain that objective as soon as possible. Indonesia places great value on its relationship with Timor-Leste. Indeed - as noted by my dear colleague, Ambassador Jose Guterres - last month the Government of the Republic of Indonesia upgraded the status of its diplomatic representation in Dili to the ambassadorial level by the enactment of presidential decree number 60, of 26 July 2004. Our ambassador to Timor-Leste presented his credentials to President Xanana Gusmao this month. I share the hope of my colleague Jose that this development will further enhance our growing relationship with Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for giving my delegation this opportunity to participate in the Security Council's consideration of the agenda item on the situation in Timor-Leste. Our congratulations go to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. My delegation would also like to express its gratitude to the Secretary-General for his report contained in document S/2004/669 of 13 August 2004, which was introduced today by Mr. Hedi Annabi. As members of the Council will recall, Indonesia has been consistent in its support for the work of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). In that regard, we are glad that the report notes the various steps taken by the Timorese Government towards self-sufficiency.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“President, it is our hope that this timely debate under your leadership will yield constructive and purposeful contributions towards more effective peacekeeping.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Looking closely at recent developments on the subject of peacekeeping, it is the view of my delegation that, while a lot of very useful work has already been accomplished, much more remains to be done to ensure the achievement of sustainable peace by peacekeeping missions. In that context, it is also important to pay attention to the root causes of conflicts. My delegation supports the endeavour to review the effectiveness of mechanisms governing the planning, establishment, deployment and conduct of peacekeeping operations. Likewise, it is important to evaluate the level of logistic, financial and political support for peacekeeping operations and future requirements. Finally, Mr.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We must ensure that the Unit continues to gather the best lessons from existing operations and that those lessons are swiftly implemented. Let me also say a word about the role of regional organizations. My delegation believes that United Nations peacekeeping would do well to take advantage of the potential of those organizations in working for peace and stability. Since a regional organization is always closer to any theatre of conflict and has a better understanding of its region, we endorse partnership and cooperation between such organizations and the United Nations. The objective of peacekeeping is peace, but it must be sustainable.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In its report of 28 March 2003 (A/57/767), the Special Committee requested the Secretary-General to submit a report on progress made in the implementation of its recommendations, a request fulfilled by the Secretary-General in his report dated 26 January 2004 (A/58/694). The Brahimi report was a timely response to the challenge of improving the capacity of the United Nations to undertake the increasingly complex peacekeeping operations that arose in the 19905. While the recommendations contained in the report are still being discussed or implemented, Member States and the Secretariat must both continue to strive to improve the planning, conduct and management of peacekeeping operations. A key success story of the Brahimi report has been the successful establishment of the Peacekeeping Best Practices Unit.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In the case of the Secretariat, for example, the Secretary- General has periodically written seminal reports that have contributed in no small way to developing and guiding the field. In that connection, the acclaimed 1992 report "An Agenda for Peace (S/24111)" and the 2000 report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (S/2000/809), widely known as the Brahimi report, have become landmark documents in the evolution and development of the practice of peacekeeping. Similarly, the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, working under the agenda item entitled "Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects", has continued to deliberate on the Brahimi report.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“For that purpose, my delegation shares the view that, given various developments in the peacekeeping arena in recent times, it is now appropriate for Member States to take a close look at the issue, evaluate the strategic direction of peacekeeping operations and future trends and redefine the way forward. Peacekeeping has been, and will always be, a series of important, interrelated tasks that require a good deal of coordination. Like every other area of the work of the United Nations, it is also an evolving process. As part of that evolution, peacekeeping has grown in the past five decades, not only through the work of the Security Council, which is charged by the Charter with the maintenance of international peace and security, but also through the work of the Secretariat, the General Assembly and other bodies.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“One of the main preoccupations of the United Nations is peace. Indeed, peace is the first desire of the heart of every one of us. That is why the United Nations Charter begins with a strong declaration of the determination of the peoples of the world to safeguard the future for peace. In that regard, peacemaking continues to be a desirable feature of, and contribution to, our efforts at the United Nations to fulfil that promise to our children and to ourselves. Peacemaking is one of the main pillars of the maintenance of international peace and security and deserves our support. In that respect, my delegation reiterates that peacekeeping operations must continue to observe the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and must respect the basic principles of peacekeeping.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The delegation of Indonesia would like to express its appreciation for this special event initiated by the Pakistani presidency of the Security Council on United Nations peacekeeping operations. In that connection, we thank the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri, for taking the time to personally preside over the meeting this morning. We also thank the Secretary-General for his remarks. Before I continue with my statement, permit me to also pay tribute to those United Nations personnel who, since the Organization's first peace supervision, in the Middle East in 1948, have given their lives for the cause of peace. Indonesia would like to remind the international community of the importance of ensuring that the price those brave men and women have paid for all of us is never forgotten.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Finally, my delegation is confident that the Council will take into account the continued progress in the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Timor- Leste, as well as in the stable security situation along our borders, in view of the fact that since 2001 there have been no problems whatsoever in the area. As the Timor-Leste Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ramos Horta, correctly stated in his statement to the Council on 20 February 2004, "Obviously, we do not anticipate any external threat" (S/PV.49]3, p. 21).”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“I wish also to bring to the Council's attention the fact that the outdated and unnecessary retention of the Phase 5 security situation rating in West Timor, unilaterally imposed since 2000, has prevented access by and the operations of international agencies and non-governmental agencies in this process and has hampered their humanitarian programmes. As a matter of fact, there have not been any reports of border incidents since 2001. That clearly shows that security has been improved along the border. On the issue of separated Timorese children, the Governments of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, in the absence of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, are taking full charge through their continued cooperation in order to see the issue successfully concluded in the best interests of the affected children.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“In relation to that issue, I also need to draw the Council's attention to the fact that the continued use of the term East Timorese "former refugees" is giving the wrong impression - that there are still problems related to security. They do not pose security threats. In that regard, it should be noted that the Government of Indonesia has taken some important measures to address security matters, including the Indonesian police and armed forces sweeping for and confiscating weapons in the border area; these in turn have been destroyed by the authorities, as witnessed by UNMISET representatives. Continuous checking is conducted by the security apparatus in West Timor.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“From the registration process conducted by the Government of Indonesia from August until November 2003, it is clear that there are about 125,000 East Timorese living in nine provinces and 61 regencies throughout Indonesia. Of that figure, 113 people opted to return to Timor-Leste, and the Government will render its help to them. In addition, out of the 125,000 others who live in Indonesia, 28,000 live in East Nusa Tenggara province, West Timor, but not in camps, as the report suggested. They opted to stay in Indonesia as citizens and are being offered relocation within Indonesia. However, the Government will always be ready to render its help should they voluntarily decide to return to Timor-Leste at any time.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“With regard to paragraph 12, on the issue of management of the border and the regulation of economic activities, I wish to further inform the Council that there are two agreements in place: the Arrangement on Traditional Border Crossings and Regulated Markets and the Technical Arrangements on the Coordination of Measures to Facilitate the Movement of People and Their Personal Effects between the Enclave of Oecussi and Other Parts of Timor-Leste. At this stage, Indonesia is awaiting the readiness of its partner to start implementing the agreements. With regard to paragraph 13, on the problem of the so-called former refugees, I would like first of all to restate that there have been no more Timor-Leste refugees in Indonesia since December 2002, when more than 200,000 refugees returned voluntarily to Timor-Leste.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“With regard to the border issue, in paragraph 11, the report, while acknowledging the significant technical work that has been accomplished, also alluded to the fact that finalization of a border agreement, for which further input is expected from Indonesia, has remained elusive. We see that as an inaccurate and one-sided view that reflects a lack of understanding with regard to the issue. For the Council's information, the Technical Sub- Committee of Border Demarcation and Regulation, as part of the Joint Border Committee, since December 2001 has held meetings 11 times, and each meeting was preceded by a joint field survey. Indonesia has always been supportive of all activities aimed at finding a solution on the determination of borders between Indonesia and Timor-Leste and of all kinds of community activities along the border.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“Indeed, as has been the case in the past, we are delighted to offer our support to policies that will enable Timor-Leste to make the greatest possible progress in the shortest possible time. Indonesia, within its limited capacity as a developing country, has in a modest way contributed concretely to the economic development of Timor- Leste in various ways. Indonesia would like to urge the members of the international community, especially the developed nations, to redouble their efforts and increase their assistance to help Timor-Leste in its current economic development activities. There are some other issues in the report on which we would like to comment.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“My delegation is of the view that the strong commitment of the national leaders of both countries to the forward-looking approach to which they have pledged themselves will be extremely useful in resolving whatever problems we face now or may face in the future. That was restated and reaffirmed by the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Timor-Leste at their meeting in Bali just a couple of days ago. In his report, the Secretary-General recommends to the Security Council the extension of UNMISET for a further one-year period, described as a consolidation phase, to enable the Mission to sustain, strengthen and build upon the gains made so far in Timor-Leste. My delegation has no objection whatsoever to this recommendation to the Council.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/333), in which he observes that the relationship between Timor-Leste and Indonesia has continued to benefit from the commitment to cooperation at the highest political levels. From the very beginning, the leadership of both nations agreed to cooperate on the basis of forward-looking and reconciliatory policies - a visionary and realistic approach that has served both nations well. It has led to peace in the area and has enabled both Timor-Leste and Indonesia to focus on development and on the best interests of their peoples.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source