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Mohammad Koba

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2021-04-14
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2021-05-19
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  1. “Indonesia therefore supports the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility and the COVAX Advanced Market Commitment, including the role of the COVAX Advanced Market Commitment Engagement Group, as one of the main multilateral mechanisms to ensure fair access and equitable global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, especially for low- and middle-income economies, including for many African countries. I would like to conclude by reiterating Indonesia’s commitment to working together as a true partner of Africa in its journey towards peace. We are confident that through constructive cooperation and the active participation of all stakeholders, we will soon recover from this pandemic.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  2. “With that in mind, Indonesia firmly believes that a global pandemic can be resolved only through global solidarity and cooperation. Access to vaccines remains an essential element of fighting the pandemic. We are concerned over the uneven global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. We pledge to treat COVID-19 vaccination as a global public good by ensuring affordable, equitable and fair access to vaccines for all, as highlighted in the Political Declaration on Equitable Global Access to COVID-19 Vaccines.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  3. “Indonesia has always been a close partner of Africa since the Bandung Asian-African Conference, held in 1955, and will continue to support Africa, including through technical cooperation and capacity-building programmes. In April 2018 we held the Indonesia-Africa Forum, and subsequently, in August 2019, the Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue. Those events have resulted in concrete economic cooperation in various strategic sectors, including infrastructure, trade, connectivity and strategic industries. Thirdly, in terms of enhancing post-pandemic recovery, our collective endeavour towards peace and prosperity in Africa has never been more challenging owing to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Most important, we need to ensure that the pandemic does not further escalate tensions among countries.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  4. “One of the avenues to that end is a meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council. We look forward to more strategic discussions and further harmonious collaboration between the two Councils towards promoting concrete action and ensuring the full implementation of agreements in many cases involving conflict. Both organizations should complement each other’s role and mandate, with a view to ensuring an impact on the ground in the areas of preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Secondly, concerning development for sustainable peace, Indonesia, along with our peacebuilding efforts, emphasizes the need to strengthen cooperation in preventing countries from relapsing into conflict through development.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  5. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting on addressing the root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa. I also thank the briefers for their presentations. In that regard, allow me to address some key points. First, regarding cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), Indonesia firmly believes that regional cooperation remains critical in addressing the root causes of conflict. Reflecting on our experience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, I would say that being a neighbour is not merely about geographic proximity; it is also about camaraderie, about caring and sharing, and about our common humanity. Hence the Council needs to work together to strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations and the AU.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  6. “I truly hope that the international community, in particular the Security Council, will fulfil its responsibility and stop the aggression against the Palestinian people. They have suffered for far too long. The time to act is now.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  7. “As they constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions and present a major obstacle to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, we call on the international community to demand accountability and ensure that any violations by the occupying Power will have consequences in order to protect the Palestinian civilian population under occupation and salvage the prospects for a just and peaceful solution. Lastly, I would like to reiterate the importance of ensuring a peaceful and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Now is the time for the international community to show its commitment to advancing a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-State solution, in line with internationally agreed parameters.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  8. “Our President, together with the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, has called for both parties to accept a temporary international presence in the city of Al-Quds in order to monitor the cessation of hostilities in the occupied territory of Palestine. The expansion of illegal settlements, forced evictions and the demolition of Palestinian-owned structures, which continue to cause immense harm to the Palestinian population in the occupied Palestinian territory, must also be stopped immediately.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  9. “Secondly, as we have spent so much time deliberating, the people on the ground have already suffered devastating consequences. So far, hundreds of people have been killed or wounded and thousands have fled their homes in Gaza. The situation will potentially deteriorate in the coming days, and this is happening against the backdrop of already dire circumstances owing to the ongoing conflict and the coronavirus disease pandemic. We therefore call for the international community to enhance humanitarian assistance for the people of Palestine. We urge Israel to allow unhindered access to the urgently needed humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory and the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Thirdly, it is imperative to prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  10. “The agreement of an immediate ceasefire is of utmost importance to enable life-saving humanitarian assistance to be delivered, as well as to allow space for the resumption of the peace process. The Security Council cannot remain silent when confronted with such a blatant threat to international peace and security. It cannot remain silent over the continuing violence and violations of international law and United Nations resolutions. The inaction of the Security Council will jeopardize its credibility and legitimacy. I would like to echo the statement delivered by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in which it voiced its determination to pursue the actions and decisions of the General Assembly should the Security Council fail to live up to its responsibility.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  11. “At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this event. I thank the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for their briefings. I would like to reiterate Indonesia’s support for the Palestinian cause. We are closely following developments on the ground and believe that the Security Council must devote full attention to the issue. The continuing violence and atrocities perpetrated by Israel towards the State of Palestine demand our condemnation. They also demand concrete actions. I would like to stress three main points. First, the Security Council needs to act urgently to de-escalate the situation, establish a cessation of hostilities and illegal actions and ensure Israel’s compliance with international law and relevant Council resolutions.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  12. “We call upon the international community to demand accountability and ensure that any violations by the occupying Power will have consequences in order to protect the Palestinian civilian population under occupation and salvage the prospects of a just and peaceful solution. Indonesia reaffirms the validity of the Palestinian struggle to achieve a contiguous independent State, within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Let me once again assure the Council that Indonesia, including through the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, will remain steadfast and unyielding in its support of the Palestinian cause.”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  13. “Indonesia believes that there can be no peace or stability without the involvement of women. As has been simply stated by our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Retno Marsudi, “If we want to invest in peace, then we should invest in women”. We must continue to show our support for the Palestinian people with respect to those important elections. The holding of free and fair elections across the occupied Palestinian territory is a crucial step towards re-establishing Palestinian national unity. In closing, we once again urge the occupying Power to adhere to international law, particularly international humanitarian law and related Security Council resolutions.”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  14. “My third and final point concerns our support for the successful holding of the upcoming Palestinian legislative and presidential elections. We were pleased to learn that the total number of registered voters has reached 93 per cent of all eligible voters, including an encouraging number of women and new young eligible voters. That strong public participation in the democratic process in Palestine is indeed encouraging to see. We are also very much encouraged by recent efforts to increase the participation of women in the Palestinian elections, not only as voters but also as candidates. That is an important step towards increasing Palestinian women’s equal, meaningful participation and leadership in decision-making at all levels and all aspects of life in Palestine.”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  15. “The coronavirus disease crisis has triggered a massive economic fallout. It is obvious that the Palestinian economy contracted and may take years to recover. Therefore, in these challenging and difficult times, we need to provide our utmost support to UNRWA to enable it to continue to work on the front lines of the crisis in providing education, health care and social services. That said, the Agency continues to confront a dire financial crisis that is jeopardizing its ability to provide any services or assistance in the region. Indonesia therefore again appeals to the international community to extend its full support to UNRWA’s vital work, and in that regard welcomes the planned conference organized jointly by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Sweden to provide predictable and reliable funding for UNRWA.”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  16. “In the same vein, the expansion of illegal settlements, forced evictions and the demolition of Palestinian- owned structures, which continue to cause immense harm to the Palestinian population in the occupied Palestinian territory, must also be stopped immediately. The expansion of illegal settlements clearly violates Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2334 (2016). Those continued violations by the Israeli authorities stem from decades of systemic impunity. Indonesia therefore continues to urge the international community to reaffirm the illegality of the settlements and to act together to end impunity and to hold Israel accountable for its deplorable actions. Secondly, I turn to the issue of continued support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  17. “Let me begin by thanking Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his update on the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territory. From his briefing, we are regrettably continuing to hear grimmer and grimmer reports from the ground. It is also regrettable to learn that that the unilateral steps being taken by the occupying Power are moving the parties further away from constructive dialogue. Against that backdrop, I would like to make the following pertinent points. First, any provocation, violence or disproportionate use of force towards Palestinian civilians by the occupying force must be stopped.”

    2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source

  18. “ASEAN remains committed to and will continue its utmost efforts to helping find a solution S/2021/394 S/2021/394 and assist Myanmar in a positive, peaceful and constructive manner, in accordance with the Charter of ASEAN and the Charter of the United Nations. It is important for the United Nations, including the Security Council and the international community, to work in synergy with ASEAN to find solutions by creating conditions conducive for all parties to start communication, dialogue and reconciliation. Over the years, ASEAN has proved that it can bring peace, prosperity and solidarity in its own region and at the global level. In the way forward, we envisage a larger role in sharing the ASEAN Way to address issues of common concern. We are part of the global community.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  19. “Thirdly, with respect to the need for a comprehensive, constructive and strategic approach, the third Declaration of ASEAN Concord, adopted in 2011 and known as the Bali Concord III, emphasizes ASEAN as an integral part of the global community which seeks to respond to key global issues of common interest and concern. Nevertheless, building our sociocultural identity as a region is not an instant process, and the implementation of such a vision requires countries within and outside a region to work together on complex and delicate issues. ASEAN follows the situation in Myanmar with utmost concern.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  20. “We seek to engage countries outside our region to cooperate with ASEAN on their contribution to maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region. We are also pleased with the accession of States to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, which serves as the code of conduct in governing inter-State relations in the region. Indonesia also attaches great importance to the effective implementation of the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty and its Plan of Action, as outlined by the ASEAN Vision 2025. The adoption of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, which Indonesia initiated, embodies our resolve to ensure ASEAN unity, centrality and leadership in the evolving regional architecture.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  21. “For this reason, we believe that much can be learned from ASEAN, and that the organization will be able to adapt to new challenges through strengthened dialogue with the United Nations and other regional organizations. Secondly, with respect to promoting partnerships and the ASEAN Way, as our world becomes more interconnected, partnership between countries of regions in question and those outside the regions is vital. In this regard, I am pleased to say that the ASEAN partnership with the United Nations encompasses not only the political pillar, but also the economic and sociocultural pillars. I look forward to a strengthened ASEAN-United Nations partnership on various issues of common interests.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  22. “First, with regard to ASEAN’s collective contribution to peace and security, the Association has played an indisputable role in preventing any of the situations arising in our region from becoming a conflict. ASEAN has developed a culture of dialogue and consensus-building as a means of reducing distrust and preserving peace and stability. The promotion and maintenance of peace and security, as well as cooperation in addressing traditional and non-traditional challenges, are undertaken through several ASEAN-led mechanisms. ASEAN is also committed to resolving territorial and maritime disputes peacefully in accordance with international law. This is the so-called ASEAN Way.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  23. “Allow me to thank Viet Nam for organizing today’s meeting. We also thank the briefers for their insights. Today’s meeting provides us with the opportunity to better understand and learn best practices used in various regional and subregional organizations to enhance confidence-building and dialogue. Regional and subregional organizations are important building blocks for regional and global peace, security and development. Accordingly, Indonesia attaches great importance to the critical role the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays in ensuring peace and stability in our region. On this note, allow me to highlight three pertinent points.”

    2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source

  24. “Indonesia attaches great importance to efforts to eliminate conflict-related sexual violence with the full support of a reintegration process for the survivors of such crimes.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  25. “Indonesia believes that involving more women peacekeepers is an important element of addressing sexual violence in conflict. Women peacekeepers may encourage victims to feel more secure by working with them and thereby help to eliminate crimes of sexual violence. Victims of sexual violence may feel comfortable enough to come forward with their situation if they are helped by women peacekeepers. Nevertheless, the solution lies in cooperation between both men and women. Therefore, we strongly encourage the troop- and police-contributing countries to continue building the capacities of peacekeepers to enable them to be better equipped to deal with the victims of sexual violence. Today’s debate is about standing up for justice and equity. We stand behind the brave survivors of sexual violence. We stand up for their human rights.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  26. “Secondly, it is important to craft a tailor-made reintegration process into society. According to resolution 2467 (2019), we need to treat them as survivors rather than victims. Using that approach, connecting survivors of sexual violence to society through justice and productive avenues can empower them to reintegrate into society. A survivor-centred approach will help national authorities to provide better reintegration programmes that cover legal assistance, psychological support and employment. Unfortunately, these forms of assistance have been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such support should therefore be restored as soon as possible. Thirdly, I would stress the need for the full participation of women in combating such crimes.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  27. “The primary responsibility for preventing and combating sexual violence in conflict lies in the hands of national authorities. Governments should also provide maximum protection for the victims, with full respect for their human rights. Therefore, strengthening the reach and capacity of national authorities is vital to facilitating access to justice and ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable. As women play an incredibly significant role in society, we believe that victims of sexual violence must be supported in the process of regaining confidence in themselves. The stigma of being the victims of such heinous crimes often prevents them from coming forward and seeking justice. We particularly commend the efforts of some Governments to put in place a more protective legal and policy frameworks for women and children at risk.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  28. “Let me begin by thanking Viet Nam for having organized this meeting. I also thank today’s speakers for their briefings and moving testimonies. The Security Council must continue to condemn and stand firm against all acts of sexual violence perpetrated against women and children. Despite a decade of concerted focus in the Council to end that crime, the level of compliance by all parties to conflict remains low. The risks of sexual violence are likely to increase, especially during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Against that backdrop, I would like to focus my statement on three fundamental points. First, I would touch on the importance of ensuring accountability to fight against sexual violence in conflict.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source