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first: 2007-01-31
most recent: 2011-08-26
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“We therefore support the current surge in diplomacy aimed at relaunching negotiations and jump-starting a comprehensive peace process, as illustrated by ongoing efforts, in particular by the United States. On its part, the Security Council must, and indeed can, exert a positive influence on the Middle East peace process. Not least, that would send a signal that the Council is once again shouldering its Charter-mandated responsibilities. In response to a suggestion by President Abbas during his recent visit to Indonesia, we recently convened an informal ministerial consultative forum on Palestine here in New York, which was attended by Palestine, Indonesia, Brazil, India and South Africa. All of them agreed to hold consultations on a regular basis and to assist the cause of Palestine in every forum possible.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“On the Palestinian part, the nation has been facing hardship and surviving without a State. The list of suffering of the Palestinian people caused by the Israeli action is long and continues to grow by the day, week and year. There is no doubt that Israel's illegal occupation since 1967, its excessive and disproportionate use of force and its policy of collective punishment are crimes against all we stand for: the values of humanity and the values of respecting the sanctity of the Charter. That is a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law. For many years, Indonesia has joined the international community in drawing attention to the consequences of Israel's continued illegal activity in occupied Arab territories.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We therefore believe that the Council could take a similar step by pronouncing itself collectively, and with a single voice, to urgently demand that Israel dismantle the existing settlements and cease the construction and planning of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. If Israel has a genuine commitment to peace, and not propaganda about peace, it must stop all settlement construction, expansion and planning in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and dismantle the settlements built there, in compliance with international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. The conflict in the Middle East has indeed been going on for far too long. For 60 years, the illegal Israeli occupation has made the region a theatre of tension and violence.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The transfer of civilians to occupied areas, whether or not in settlements that are under military control, is contrary to article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which clearly states that the occupying Power shall not deport or transfer parts of its own civilian population into the territory it occupies. Back in 1980 - 30 years ago - in paragraph 6 of resolution 465 (1980), the Security Council called on Israel "to dismantle the existing settlements and in particular to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem".”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Regrettably, those talks are now in danger, as Israel did not extend the moratorium on settlement construction on the West Bank that expired on 26 September. As one of the core issues, settlements remain the biggest obstacle to peace, as we have seen since the return to direct negotiations on 2 September. Israel's settlement policies and practices - which have been aimed at altering the demographic composition, physical character and status of Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem - are nothing but a blatant violation of international law.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by extending the appreciation of my delegation to you, Mr. President, and to the members of the Council for convening this open debate on such an important issue. We also wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. My delegation associates itself with the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement delivered earlier by the representative of Egypt, and the statement of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to delivered by the representative of Tajikistan. This meeting of the Security Council has been convened at a time of great anxiety in the Middle East, following the convening last month of direct talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“To conclude, we recognize the call to address the challenges children face in armed conflicts on an equal footing with gender issues. It is indeed advisable that the work of gender experts be integrated with that of Child Protection Advisers, particularly in the future efforts of peacekeeping missions. War does not make distinctions based on gender. Boys and girls are equally traumatized and victimized by war. Thus, they need the same protection. Efforts by the Security Council should be to save lives without regard to gender, ensure that warring parties lay down their arms, and establish peace and security, as mandated by the United Nations Charter.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also wish to underline that extensive consultation with the countries concerned should be further strengthened so as to ensure that the recommendations are implementable and their goals realistic. Furthermore, we call upon the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to develop and refine a clear exit strategy for countries or parties to be de-listed from the annexes. Such an exit strategy would not only further clarify the steps that the parties need to take, but would also provide transparency and quell doubts about the work of the Office of the Special Representative and the Working Group; that is important if the process is to be seen as legitimate and fair.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council, in cooperation with other United Nations entities and regional organizations, can play a role in guaranteeing the achievement of this objective. With regard to the report of the Secretary- General, we would wish to see more systematic and focused reporting on the resolutions. Reporting beyond the scope of the annexes should take into account the quality, reliability and objectivity of the information provided, based on the monitoring and reporting mechanism, as stipulated in resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009). Protection of children is the ultimate objective. It is therefore imperative that any consideration of imposing targeted and incremental measures on persistent perpetrators as a last resort should take into account the vulnerabilities of children and avoid unintended consequences to children.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Before their rights can be truly protected and promoted, children must first be extracted from armed conflict. It is unrealistic to discuss protecting their rights when parties are at war and children are in the midst of it. Children must never be involved in armed conflicts. Efforts to protect former child soldiers and child victims should be conducted beyond the framework of security or rights-based issues. Any strategy to resolve armed conflict needs to take into account the reintegration of these children into society through programmatic responses at the community level, in order to increase opportunities for children to participate in society. For that reason, Indonesia has been steadfast in its position that this issue should also be discussed within the social, economic and developmental framework.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Civilians must be protected at all times: in times of peace and in times of war. This must be emphasized to all parties. It must be made clear to warring parties. Governments, even in the most complex of situations, have and will always have the main responsibility for providing protection and relief for children. The first and most important step in protecting children is in the prevention of conflict itself. It is essential to build the capacities that can assist Governments in resolving challenges non-violently in order to prevent the outbreak of war. The task of protecting children during armed conflict becomes more complex every day. The ease with which small arms and sophisticated weapons can be delivered makes our efforts more difficult. It is even more daunting to protect the rights of children in such complex circumstances.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in extending our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate on a very important issue. We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2010/181). We also would like to express our thanks to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Assistant Secretary-General Atul Khare and Ms. Hilde Frafjord Johnson of UNICEF for their respective briefings, as well as to Ms. Manju Gurung for her moving testimony. There is no doubt that progress has been made in better protecting children in armed conflict. This progress is indeed an encouraging sign. However, despite the advances, children remain victims and targets in many instances. That is truly regrettable.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We call on Israel to withdraw fully from the remaining Lebanese occupied land. We wish to make a similar call for Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Finally, we wish to reaffirm our full support for a two-State solution that envisions the creation of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with its neighbours. We fervently hope that 2010 will be the year when the international community fulfils its obligation to the Palestinian people and a year of remarkable progress and transformation in the history of the Middle East.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also recognize the role of the Quartet in promoting solutions to the conflict in the Middle East. Not least, we have consistently recognized the contribution of countries in the region and of the League of Arab States to Middle East peace efforts, including through the Arab Peace Initiative. Unfortunately, the Security Council's own record on the issue has been less than sterling. The Security Council must, and indeed can, exert a positive influence on the Middle East peace process. A truly comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East also requires a solution on the Israel- Lebanon and Israel-Syria tracks. My delegation therefore wishes to once again express its deep concern about Israel's ongoing land and air violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in violation of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Israel must stop all settlement construction, expansion and planning in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and dismantle the settlements built therein, in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. The settlement issue is the greatest obstacle to the peace process. The conflict in the Middle East has indeed continued for far too long. The illegal Israeli occupation since 1967 has made the region a theatre of tension and violence. For many years, Indonesia has joined the international community in drawing attention to the consequences of Israel's continued illegal activity in the occupied Arab territories. We thus support the current surge in diplomacy, aimed at relaunching negotiations and jump-starting a comprehensive peace process, including the ongoing efforts of the United States.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Indonesia therefore joins other countries and the Secretary-General in calling on Israel to end its policy of mayhem and to fully respect international law. Secondly, Israel's settlement policies and practices, which are aimed at altering the demographic composition, physical character and status of the Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, are nothing but a blatant violation of international law. As the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories continues and as Israeli settlers keep encroaching further into the territories, Palestinians watch with horror as their land claims disintegrate before their eyes, thus making a viable Palestinian State very difficult.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Yet, when it comes to some other issues, it lacks patience and endurance. It acts decisively and with vigour, and we highly commend such "impatient" acts of the Council. We certainly wish that this impatience could be imposed on the Palestine issue. While recognizing the multifaceted nature of the Middle East conflict, let me highlight two issues. First, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has continued to deteriorate since the end of the Israeli military incursion. The situation is pathetic because it is man-made. For years, Palestinians have deliberately been denied the true recovery and economic growth to fulfil their potential. The humanitarian suffering caused by the illegal blockade and the closure of the Gaza crossings by the Israeli authorities are well chronicled and are unacceptable.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, Indonesia looks forward to the follow-up to the adoption on 5 November 2009 of General Assembly resolution 64/10. There is no doubt that Israel's excessive and disproportionate use of force and its policy of collective punishment are crimes against everything we stand for: the values of humanity and respect for the sanctity of the Charter. They are clear violations of international law and international humanitarian law. These are such sad and depressing circumstances when we, communities of democracies, communities of nations, are forced to act as bystanders. The list of the suffering of the Palestinian people caused by Israeli action is long and continues to grow by the day, the week and the year. The irony of this issue is that the Council has abundant patience in taking its time to solve this very important question.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, let me begin by expressing my delegation's appreciation to you and the members of the Council for convening this open debate on such an important issue. We also wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez- Taranco for his briefing. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Syria on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. It has now been one year since the Israeli military incursion into the Gaza Strip. My delegation reiterates its endorsement of the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/ 12/48).”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Finally, let me reiterate that the protection of civilians is a universal and timeless issue. Generation after generation has sought to find effective measures for protecting civilians from the looming danger of armed conflict. Our current discussion is part of that long and unbroken chain of efforts. Today's discussion is a way to reinvigorate us and encourage the quest for new solutions to address the issue and to strengthen existing mechanisms.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We also value the effort to ensure that the protection of civilians is given high priority in decisions concerning the use of available capacity and resources in the implementation of mission mandates. We believe that these are vital steps for bridging the disconnect between mandates, intentions, expectations and capacity challenges to real implementation, as highlighted by the Secretary-General's report. My delegation is fully convinced that a more effective measure for the protection of civilians is the prevention of conflict itself. This approach entails addressing the root causes of conflict. Resolution 1265 (1999) explicitly expressed the need to address the causes of armed conflict in order to enhance the protection of civilians on a long-term basis.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On improving the implementation of protection mandates by peacekeeping missions, Indonesia recognizes the role of peacekeeping missions in improving protection of civilians on the ground. We note that much more needs to be done in responding to situations where conflict may potentially re-emerge or has already re-emerged. Thus, we note with interest the detailed analysis conducted by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. That study's key findings and recommendations should be thoroughly discussed by the troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat and the Council working together.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Only through this avenue can we, the international community, prevent the emergence of atrocities committed against civilians. Should local institutions fail to discharge their duty in the first instance, no amount of international assistance and effort can bring long-term results. Our focus and our dedication should be on strengthening local institutions. The role of Member States in promoting compliance and accountability through domestic legislation and legal means is a vital building block in the prevention of violations against civilians; it merits increased support. We look forward to further developing other means and tools to strengthen national capacity. Due regard should continue to be paid to the special needs of women and children.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On strengthening the rule of law, enhancing compliance and ensuring accountability, Indonesia is cognizant of the fact that the key cause of failure in the protection of civilians in armed conflict stems from the lack of compliance and accountability by parties to conflict with respect to their moral and legal obligation to protect civilians. Indonesia stresses that when it comes to the protection of civilians, all parties to the conflict have equal responsibility. There are no distinctions in responsibility. There is one single responsibility. Everyone must adhere to that fundamental principle. Indonesia values the constructive developments we have seen towards strengthening compliance and ensuring accountability through building national capacity.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“One of the most difficult tasks in the protection of civilians is the increasingly blurred line between armed groups, combatants and civilians. The lack of clarity has cost civilian lives. There is also the proliferation and fragmentation of non-State armed groups. Another key issue is the increasingly asymmetric nature of armed conflict, where the principles of distinction and proportionality are being violated. These challenges serve to highlight the need for reinvigorated commitment and determined comprehensive action. In this connection, we wish to highlight two of the three thematic areas in the President's concept paper (S/2009/567, annex), related to the five core challenges described in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/277).”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Security Council's initial consideration of this issue and the sixtieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The nature of armed conflict has evolved since then, as have its causes and consequences. The wisdom that inspired the old Geneva Conventions should be renewed as the path to be taken to address the current circumstances. Likewise, it is a time to reflect on the achievements and on improvements that can bring about tangible results. The past 10 years of the Council's consideration of this issue has set out a robust international normative framework and provided a wealth of experience and best practices. In spite of that, tremendous challenges still lie before us.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in extending our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on such an important subject. We thank the Secretary-General for his statement, and we are also grateful to the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights for their respective briefings. My delegation also wishes to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Every year, thousands of civilians fall victim to armed conflict. Their plight should always be our concern. It is our shared responsibility to alleviate their suffering wherever it occurs. The United Nations Charter unmistakably highlights this obligation.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As in other places, we recognize that the longer it takes for them to return, the less incentive exists for them to do so. The returnees need to be convinced that they would be able to interact and live peacefully with others. Finally, I should like to reiterate Indonesia's continued support to the political process conducted by the High Representative in line with the Peace Agreement.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“In this regard, we continue to believe that dialogue, reconciliation and negotiation must be the preferred option for the resolution of any issues. This effort would ensure that cooperation among parties can be materialized and, most important, it would allow for the parties to focus their scarce political energy on achieving their common goal of prosperity and stability in the region. We continue to note with concern the slow return of refugees and internally displaced persons. We encourage the Office of the High Representative, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other stakeholders to redouble their efforts to tackle these delicate humanitarian issues. Such efforts need to encompass measures to build a higher level of trust among the returnees and the local populations.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“We note the incremental progress that has been made by Bosnia and Herzegovina to fulfil the stabilization and association agreement. We also acknowledge that the continuation of the mandate of the European Union force contributes to a safer and more secure environment in this process. Despite this notable progress, the report noted some concern on the current security situation in the country that is emanating from the political environment. We place our hope in the Office of the High Representative to continue to engage all political parties and other relevant stakeholders to further ameliorate the current acrimonious political climate. This climate, we believe, will undoubtedly affect and erode inter-ethnic trust and thus make compromise between the parties even more complex.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“I should like first of all to join other in thanking the High Representative, Mr. Lajcak, for his briefing as well as his report. We also wish to welcome the presence of Mr. Nikola Spiric', Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we thank him for his statement. We welcome the fact that some progress has been made regarding the objective and conditions of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board. Moreover, we welcome the continuous efforts by all stakeholders in the region by taking various measures to strengthen the rule of law at the local and national levels. It is our view that one of the fundamentals for forging a strong society is to build a culture of the rule of law. Such a culture can guarantee that all its citizens will reap the dividends of peace.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“Finally, my delegation wishes to emphasize once again its appreciation of the Court's independence and of the Prosecutor's efforts to implement resolution 1593 (2005).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Indonesia is confident that the Sudanese Government will take up those responsibilities to meet the requirements of the principle of complementarity. In the context of implementation of the principle of complementarity, my delegation shares the View on the importance of the contributions of the African Union, the Arab League and others to the promotion of an accountability mechanism in the Sudan. We welcome the conclusion of the investigation with regard to crimes against peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel in Haskanita. The issuance of arrest warrants for war crimes in Haskanita is a significant step that requires further action by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. In that regard, we wish to stress that ensuring the continued cooperation of all Darfur armed rebel movements is essential.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Indonesia reasserts that the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005) and actions of the Prosecutor shall neither nullify the principle of complementarity nor absolve Sudan's national court of its responsibilities, as stated in the presidential statement of 16 June 2008 (S/PRST/2008/21). In line with the communique of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union of 22 September 2008 and the package solution offered by the Arab League, Indonesia urges the Government of the Sudan to urgently take concrete steps to bring to justice the perpetrators of gross violations of human rights in Darfur. The Government of the Sudan should also ensure that its national law does not exempt anyone from responsibility. It is also important that all the crimes covered in international humanitarian law will be covered by Sudanese law.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Our efforts in all dimensions need mutual cooperation and reinforcement rather than division and isolation of certain dimensions. As the Prosecutor stated this morning in his briefing, none can succeed in isolation. In this context, we agree on the importance of striking a balance and having synergy between the pursuit of justice and the maintenance of peace and security. In that regard we fully support the views of the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Non- Aligned Movement on the need to ensure that the ongoing peace process in Darfur is not jeopardized.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“My delegation deeply regrets and is concerned by the information contained in the report on the ongoing crimes by all parties. A great deal has been said today about problems in establishing cooperation between the International Criminal Court and the Government of the Sudan. My delegation regrets that no progress has been achieved in this matter. In addressing the matter of cooperation between the Court and the Sudan, my delegation reasserts the importance of Viewing it from a broader perspective. It should be also approached in the context of a search for a comprehensive solution to the situation in Darfur, which is comprised of four dimensions: political, peacekeeping, humanitarian and legal dimensions. They are all mutually reinforcing and complementary to one another.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in welcoming the Prosecutor, Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, to the Council and in thanking him for his briefing on the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005). The security and humanitarian situation in Darfur remains worrying. The international community's efforts to help the Sudan to address the situation in Darfur are facing mounting challenges, and primary among them are the continued armed clashes. Let me reiterate that Indonesia strongly condemns all gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We condemn those who commit war crimes and crimes against humanity. Impunity must not be tolerated, and the perpetrators of those crimes must be brought to justice without delay.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“By the same token, we call on all parties in Kosovo to embrace a similar position. Such an approach will, we believe, guarantee that all Kosovars will ultimately enjoy the dividends of peace. In this context, the Secretary-General should continue to engage all parties in the region so as to find a mutually acceptable solution in line with resolution 1244 (1999). Finally, we would like to conclude by thanking the Secretary-General and his team for their efforts as well as all UNMIK personnel, under the leadership of the Special Representative, Mr. Zannier, for their dedication to the pursuit of peace and security in the region.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“Resolution 1244 (1999) continues to provide the necessary political and legal framework in which UNMIK must discharge its mandate, including the implementation of standards. UNMIK's operational reconfiguration, as we understand it, is status-neutral. Indonesia supports the continuation of dialogue and negotiation between Belgrade and Pristina on issues of mutual concern. It is particularly crucial that this effort also encompass the wider issue of resolving the final status question. Without this consideration, it is difficult to foresee the possibility of normalizing the situation on the ground. We continue to welcome the steadfast position taken by Serbia in committing itself to resolving the final status of Kosovo by political, diplomatic and legal means.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“For this reason, we wish to stress the importance of establishing a clear link between the EU office with that of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. It is our understanding that resolution 1244 (1999) still governs Kosovo, and thus any entity working in the region has to fall within that framework. These efforts will once again demonstrate that synergy and efforts between the United Nations and regional organizations can bear the fruits of success. While taking into account the evolving situation on the ground that surrounds and affects the role of UNMIK, and in the interests of maintaining peace and stability, we urge all parties on the ground to continue to work and cooperate with UNMIK.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We understand that there are divergent paths being taken by Belgrade and Pristina with regard to the space in which the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) can operate. This has significant consequences within which the Special Representative can exercise his mandate, as stipulated in resolution 1244 (1999). This has led UNMIK to start a series of steps in the reconfiguration process. In this regard, we support the work of Special Representative Zannier and UNMIK and acknowledge the need to adjust UNMIK's structure and profile in response to the profoundly changed reality in Kosovo. We also recognize that UNMIK has to cooperate with the European Union (EU) to facilitate the EU's preparation to undertake an enhanced operational role in Kosovo in the rule of law area.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“First of all, let me join other speakers in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zannier for his briefing on the latest situation in Kosovo and the Secretary-General for his report (S/2008/692). We would also like to welcome the presence of Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and we thank him for his statement. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Hyseni. We are deeply troubled by several inter-ethnic security incidents, albeit at a low level, during the rebuilding period. This chain of events must be halted by various preventive measures, including non- coercive measures. The Security Council collectively must transmit a clear message to all parties to continue to exercise restraint with a view to maintaining stability and security in the region.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We are hopeful that the temporary increase of MONUC's military strength, pursuant to resolution 1843 (2008), will enable MONUC to reinforce its capacity to protect civilians. Finally, while most of our attention is focused on the problem in the Kivu provinces, we should also remain vigilant with regard to the security situation in other parts of the country. It is important for the Council to ensure that the deployment of MONUC resources mostly in the eastern part of the country will not create a security vacuum in other parts of the country that could then become vulnerable to a possible outbreak of violence.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We believe that the Special Envoy will continue to provide his able leadership to reverse the current escalation and coordinate the full implementation of the Nairobi communique and the Goma agreement. With regard to the issue of MONUC's mandate, we support the recommendation of the Secretary- General that it be extended for the next 12 months. We also share the Secretary-General's views that MONUC's mandate should be carefully reviewed over the next mandate period. In that context, we wish to underline the importance of retaining the issue of the protection of civilians as the focus of MONUC's next mandate. We would also like to emphasize that under the existing Council resolution, MONUC has a mandate to use all necessary means to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“At the same time, we recognize that the refugee issue and its spillover to neighbouring States would naturally create additional pressure for external intervention. The immediate neighbours of the Kivu provinces have enough of their own problems to contend with, let alone having to be prepared to address a massive humanitarian crisis. Moreover, fighting and instability could also spread across the border, raising further tensions in the region. All necessary steps should therefore be taken to address the cross-border issue consistently with the existing framework. We continue to support the good offices of the Secretary-General, in particular his Special Envoy, to work with leaders in the region to find a solution to the problems underlying the conflict.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“With regard to the issue of illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, we wish to underscore that their existence and activities remain a core problem that needs urgent attention. All parties need urgently to implement all relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 1794 (2007), lay down their arms and engage voluntarily and without further delay or preconditions in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. The United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), for its part, should continue its support in that regard. The involvement of neighbouring States could further complicate the situation and escalate the existing tension in the region.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“Let me first join previous speakers in thanking Special Representative Doss for his briefing. We should also like to welcome the presence of the Foreign Minister of Belgium and the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in today's meeting. We, too, are of the view that there is no military solution to the conflict. The Council and all the members of the international community therefore need to continue to urge all parties to re-engage in the political process in the frameworks of the Nairobi and Goma processes. The long-term success of the peace process in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will depend not only on the sustained political engagement of all stakeholders, but also on the continued support of the country's international partners.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The key to combating piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia lies in the political process, which needs to be continuously supported by the international community, including the Security Council.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Not only is it a threat to humanitarian assistance to Somalia and to the security of maritime activities off the coast of Somalia, but it also has an adverse impact on the social and economic of the affected countries. For that reason, Indonesia supported resolution 1816 (2008) and 1838 (2008). They provide the required legal framework for assisting Somalia in fighting piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of that country. There can be no doubt of the importance of enhancing States' cooperation in curbing such acts. The issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia, however, as we and others have reiterated on various occasions, including in today's discussion, is the by- product of lawlessness and the lack of law enforcement capacity.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's continued support for AMISOM, but the urgent resolve of the United Nations and the international community to strengthen support for AMISOM. is needed. AMISOM. is facing greater challenges and, at the same time, is called on by the Djibouti agreement to assume greater responsibilities. Finally, turning to the issue of piracy, we would like to reiterate our condemnation and deplore all acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the waters off the coast of Somalia. We would also like to extend our sympathies to the flag States and others that have fallen prey to such illegal acts. We are constantly reminded by the incidents that take place on an almost daily basis of the seriousness of the issue.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source