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Mohammad Kurniadi Koba

lines on the record: 59
first: 2021-02-17
most recent: 2021-10-19
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“Lastly, Indonesia would like to reiterate that we remain committed to the people and the State of Palestine. We stand ready to support the Palestinian people and all efforts to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting solution.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“Moreover, in order to address the current sense of impunity, it is crucial to hold Israel accountable for its many violations. We stress the importance of ensuring that Israel upholds its commitments and responsibilities under international law. Thirdly, it is essential to provide humanitarian relief to Palestine. We are concerned that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which provides much-needed humanitarian relief to Palestinian refugees, continues to face funding shortfalls. The international community must recommit to ensuring sufficient, sustainable and predictable funding in order to enable the Agency to fulfil its mandate effectively. We also call on Israel to completely lift its blockade of Gaza, which has resulted in a humanitarian tragedy and the suffering of Palestinian people.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“We must remain committed and united in our efforts to deter Israel’s illegal actions, end the occupation in Palestine and hold Israel accountable for violating Palestinians’ human rights. Indonesia reaffirms its unequivocal support of a just, comprehensive and inclusive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the two-State solution, based on United Nations resolutions and internationally agreed parameters, with East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital. Secondly, the Security Council must put an end to Israel’s illegal actions and hold Israel to account. Israel’s continued violations have exacerbated insecurity, led to the loss of lives and undermined the prospects for a just peace. This must stop. The international community, particularly the Security Council, must ensure protection for Palestinian people.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“Indonesia aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of Azerbaijan and Oman on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (annex 1) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (annex 18), respectively. Indonesia remains concerned about the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, which continues to deteriorate. We deplore the continued violations by the occupying Power, including illegal occupation, settlement expansion, oppression, violence and forced displacement. The fact that such illegal actions continue unabated despite many United Nations resolutions is a reminder to this organ that it needs to act decisively to carry out its mandate by ensuring international peace and security. In that regard, allow me to reiterate three points. First, we must continue to pursue a just, lasting solution.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“The solution to climate change needs to be rooted in a multilateral approach, with the full and impartial implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, including support for its means of implementation. The Security Council must contribute to its success. The Council’s work in that area needs to be mutually reinforcing, while avoiding any duplications within the existing stream of work on climate in the United Nations system. To that end, Indonesia calls for continued cooperation and synergy within the United Nations system, including United Nations peacekeeping missions and country teams on the ground, as well as national Governments and regional organizations. The ultimate goal is to support stability and build resilience in countries and regions that face increasing climate-related security risks.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“Indonesia firmly believes that we need to start by addressing the needs of impacted local communities, especially with regard to the increased risk of intercommunal violence in resource-scarce areas. That could be done by strengthening community engagement through peacekeeping missions. Moreover, we need to enhance the capacity of affected countries to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate-related security risks. The Climate Security Mechanism has also been established to provide an assessment of climate-related security risks and their management strategy. All stakeholders need to enhance their support for the Mechanism. Thirdly, we need coordinated actions.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“That linkage depends on many other factors, including the availability of resources and the capacity to adapt, which varies from one conflict area to another. Therefore, the Security Council needs to devise its response accordingly through informed analysis that takes into account local contexts and up-to-date climate information. Secondly, we need concrete applicable actions. While raising awareness through Security Council meetings is important, Indonesia believes that the Council needs to take concrete, applicable actions to respond to the emerging threat. The Council’s efforts need to go beyond injecting climate-related lexicons in outcome documents.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“It befalls on us all to respond within our common yet differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. On that note, allow me to highlight the following points. First, the linkage between climate change and security risks is highly context- specific. The recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change entitled Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, elaborated at length how the impact of climate change is wide-ranging and projects varied challenges across regions and countries. While climate change was never the sole driver of conflict, we have been observing cases in which it has multiplied existing risks and insecurity that could further escalate conflict situations.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“I wish to express my appreciation to Ireland for convening today’s meeting, as well as thank the Secretary-General and all the briefers for their briefings. The coronavirus disease pandemic has been one of the most devastating events for our planet. At the same time, the threat of climate change remains unabated with increasing urgency and presents the greatest challenge of this century. While we are still coping with the pandemic, extreme weather events have compounded the challenges we face, affecting our resilience and creating conditions that could further escalate conflicts. We have witnessed rainfall lead to deadly flooding, while others are enduring water scarcity and suffering from fires due to extreme drought and a prolonged dry season. We should not ignore those warnings.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“Therefore, it is pertinent to acknowledge the transnational organized crime dimension of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to tackle the issue under relevant suppression conventions such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. To conclude, we need to ensure that the seas and oceans remain peaceful and safe for a global ecosystem of peace, stability and prosperity to come about. To this end, Indonesia stands ready to work together with the international community in strengthening cooperation on maritime security.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“In this respect, we wish to stress the initiative of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, which aims to enhance the cooperative mechanism of ASEAN with other regional mechanisms, and to promote the principles of openness, inclusiveness, transparency, respect for international law and ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific region. Third, more attention should be brought to addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Such fishing is one of the most pressing maritime security threats of our time. The detrimental effects of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing are further exacerbated by the involvement of organized criminal groups that operate transnationally to obtain illicit proceeds through means such as the smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons and illicit drug trafficking.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“For instance, the Malacca Strait patrols by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; the trilateral patrol by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in the Sulu Sea; and the Indonesia-India-coordinated naval patrol in the Indian Ocean region since 2002. We also have been conducting various regional discourses on maritime security under the auspices of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) maritime forum, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the Indian Ocean Rim Association and others. Furthermore, we believe that the interregional coordination should be carried out to strengthen measures on maritime security.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Whilst Indonesia acknowledges that a successful response to maritime threats requires strong international cooperation, we should respect the tenet and application of those types of jurisdictions in order to avoid disorder at sea. Thus, it is incumbent upon the international community to bolster its collaboration in order to reinforce States’ capabilities through, inter alia, the exchange of information and intelligence, technical assistance and support, and the nurturing of the network of maritime law enforcers. Second, regional mechanisms are the first responders to maritime threats. Abundant forms of maritime cooperation and mechanisms exist in South-East Asia.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“With respect to today’s debate, my delegation wishes to highlight three points. First is the importance of upholding the rule of law in preserving maritime security. Given the variety of dangers that occur in relation to, and affect, the seas, including transnational crimes, environmental degradation and territorial disputes, we are of the view that the international community and all stakeholders must respond by upholding international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. To that end, we wish to highlight the different types of jurisdictions, as prescribed by international law, namely coastal State, flag State and port State, as the ultimate approach in enforcing the various laws and regulations on maritime securit y.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the decision by the Human Rights Council to investigate systematic abuses in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in cluding occupied East Jerusalem. Third, the Security Council must support and actively revive the stalled peace process on the basis of the two-State solution and in line with internationally agreed parameters. This is crucial to achieve a just, comprehensive, and durable solution. In conclusion, Indonesia would like to reiterate that the time for words is long past. We expect this august body to shoulder its responsibility. Concrete steps to ensure the safety of the Palestinian people, and the status quo of holy sites, must be explored. At the same time, we must guard against actions that will undermine a peaceful future. Indonesia remains committed to the people and the State of Palestine.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“First, the Security Council must call on Israel to cease its acts of aggression and respect international law. The aggression, provocations and violations perpetrated by Israel in contravention of international law continue unabated. They include the expansion of settlements, the seizure and demolition of Palestinian homes, and threats of expulsion of Palestinian families. This must not be the status quo. The Security Council must take up its responsibility and stop these illegal actions that undermine the prospects of a just peace. Second, the Security Council must provide protection to Palestinian civilian populations, in accordance with international law. To address the root causes and prevent future atrocities, we must also end impunity to ensure accountability for human rights violations.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“Indonesia aligns itself with the statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Indonesia remains concerned about the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which has not yet shown improvement. We deplore the continued violations of the Aqsa Mosque/Haram Al-Sharif by Israel, including the latest attack on worshippers. We have pointed out on many occasions that such illegal actions constitute a grave breach of international law and are a threat to peace. They will make the prospect of peace remain elusive. We would therefore like to reiterate our call on the Security Council to uphold its responsibility and act decisively to address the core of the problem and ensure international peace and security. In this regard, allow me to reiterate three points.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating Indonesia’s commitment to advancing our common efforts to appropriately respond to the ever-growing challenges to the maintenance of peace and security relating to the use of ICT.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“It marks an important step forward on this issue in the United Nations. In the future, the Council needs to anticipate rise in threats in the cybersphere, as well as possible significant incidents in the ICT environment which could lead to major war. We underscore the importance of ensuring that United Nations actions remain coordinated and synergized. The Council should continue to respond to the international peace and security, as well as humanitarian implications of developments in the ICT domain. At the same time, the Council must be guided by the norms and rules that are being deliberated upon and developed by the General Assembly.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, Indonesia underlines the merit of meaningful partnership with other multi-stakeholder entities to help States apply the framework of responsible behaviour in their use of ICT. In this regard, we emphasize the need for developed countries to share ICT technologies with the developing countries. Just like all other global problems, ensuring that others have the right tools and capacities to address this threat, will contribute to overall stability in the ICT domain. Third, the role of the United Nations in leading a coordinated effort in addressing conflicts that may stem from ICT incidents. Today’s discussion is the first formal, dedicated Council debate on the impact of information and communications technologies on the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Apart from technical gaps, it is imperative to strengthen national policy frameworks as well as the implementation of existing international law and the voluntary and non-binding norms in cyberspace. Second, the role of bilateral, regional and multilateral approaches in strengthening trust in cyberspace. Cooperative measures at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels are mutually reinforcing in advancing understanding and bolstering stability in cyberspace, in particular in the area of capacity and confidence-building. ASEAN Confidence-building measures, through the establishment of Points of Contact, regular information exchanges, dialogue and sharing of best practices, have been contributing towards cyberstability in the Southeast Asian region and beyond, in particular through the ASEAN Regional Forum.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“In that context, Indonesia wishes to underscore the following: First, the primacy of the rule of law to guide our conduct regarding the use of ICT as well as its implication for international peace and security. The principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations provide the fundamental legal rules guiding States on their use of ICT, including in responding to any malicious attacks. All States must be guided by the same set of rules and laws. No one should be exempted. Furthermore, Indonesia supports the norms of responsible State behaviour outlined in General Assembly resolution 70/237. While continuing to address the growing need to identify and develop international legal framework on this matter, our endeavour should also be directed towards addressing gaps among countries and regions.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Allow me to thank Estonia for convening this meeting. I also would like to thank the briefer for her valuable briefing. As people’s dependence on digital connectivity increases, information and communications technologies (ICT) have become an integral part of our daily lives. Moreover, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, ICT has provided a lifeline for the public and private sectors in rendering essential services for the population. In this regard, it is critical to stress that malicious cyberactivities by State and non-State actors, in particular those aimed at critical infrastructure, could jeopardize national stability as well as international peace and security.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Mental health and psychosocial support that involve local community are essential towards their effective reintegration into the society. We commend UNICEF, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, relevant non-governmental organizations and personnel on the ground for their significant contribution to facilitate the transition of former child soldiers to normal life. The best interests of children must be given primary consideration in all actions, with no exception. It is even more urgent for those children who are in conflict - affected areas and under the disruption of COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s put our words into action for the best interests of our children. Children are neither soldiers nor victims. They are our future.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Our peacekeepers continue to engage communities within Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC) activities, including by supporting children to understand how to address the pandemic in various conflict situations. Intricately linked and having a direct bearing on child protection, we remain our support to the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire during the COVID-19 pandemic. Third, invest more in the efforts to reintegrate children associated by armed groups. As member of the Friends of Reintegration, Indonesia believes that the protection of children’s rights must start from the family or caregivers. Providing children with a safe and nurturing environment in the family is the best way to break the cycle of their involvement in armed conflict.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“We also need to consistently maintain our support towards the enhanced engagement by all parties to conflict on child protection. As clearly reported, this engagement resulted in the release of more than 12,000 children from armed groups. Second, the children and armed conflict agenda is even more critical during this COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over yet. We need to ensure that our efforts towards this pandemic take the rights and needs of children into account. This covers their access to healthcare, quality education and delivery of timely COVID-19 response. Through our peacekeepers on the ground, Indonesia maintains its concrete contribution on child protection.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“It is, moreover, an unfortunate fact that the COVID-19 pandemic aggravated existing vulnerabilities of children, including by hampering their access to health- care, education and safe spaces. The socioeconomic impact of this pandemic also augmented violations against children. On that note, allow me to elaborate three pertinent points. First, no more children should be affected by armed conflict. Children have rights to be protected from violence wherever they live. In this respect, we believe that the best approach until now is to find tailor-made and context- based solutions that end and prevent violations against children. The most recent resolution 2427 (2018) with previous resolutions provide a comprehensive basis on this matter.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank the President for her leadership in today’s open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and other briefers for their updates on this issue. Every child deserves to live in a safe environment, which warrants policies that protect them from harm. This reasoning is the basis for Indonesia’s policy on child protection and sets the tone for our stance in condemning six grave violations against children in armed conflict. The high number of grave violations in 2020 is unsettling, notably the record high number of casualties as a result of recruitment and use of children, killing and maiming, as well as the denial of humanitarian access.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Whether in a pandemic or not, we cannot neglect the critical necessity to provide access to health-care services and facilities on the ground. In that context, we call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“The inclusive participation of women would also benefit any peace process, as women have unique perspectives to offer. Empowering women means empowering the whole nation. As the initiator and facilitator of resolution 2538 (2020), Indonesia is committed to increasing the number of female peacekeepers contributing to gender parity among the Blue Helmets. We believe that the full, effective and meaningful participation of uniformed and civilian women in peacekeeping operations can contribute to more effective community engagement, as well as the protection of civilians. The protection of civilians in conflict is a basic principle of humankind. We need to make sure that conflict can be prevented by fostering dialogue. We therefore urge all parties to heed the call for a global ceasefire.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“Local communities must become part and parcel of the development and implementation of protection of civilians strategy. In that regard, civilian protection programmes should be tailor-made for the needs of affected communities. That approach certainly complements the use of force and merits recognition for the essential role of peacekeepers in sustaining peace on the ground. To be sustainable, the protection of civilians must be grounded in community engagement and must support community-led protection strategies. Thirdly, it is critical to place women’s empowerment at the heart of protecting civilians. As agents of the protection of civilians, women have greater access to communities. Women are essential enablers in building trust and confidence. Women help prevent and reduce conflict and confrontation.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“The principles are simply the same as in times of peace. Privileges and facilities afforded are never to be used for purposes other than for medical duties. No matter the arguments put forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical personnel and facilities shall not be the target of violent acts under any circumstances, including armed conflict. Indonesia therefore once again calls for an immediate, global ceasefire to help create corridors for life-saving aid, further peaceful negotiations and bring hope to those who are vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. Secondly, Indonesia is a strong proponent of community engagement in protecting civilians. We believe that the comprehensive approach to protecting civilians should be strategic, politically driven and people-centred.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking China for organizing this meeting. I also thank today’s speakers for their briefings and moving testimonies. The Security Council must continue exercising its moral weight to protect civilians in armed conflict, especially women and children. Throughout 2020, armed conflict took a grisly toll, dismantling societies with high levels of civilian death, injury, psychological trauma and the destruction of civilian infrastructure essential to their survival. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has further impacted civilian lives in conflict, as it has placed an enormous strain on weak health-care services. Against that backdrop, I would like to focus my statement on three fundamental points. First, the ethical principles of health care do not change in times of armed conflict, with or without the pandemic.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“In that connection, we call on the Working Group on Accountability for Serious Crimes against Peacekeepers to continue its work and provide updates to TPCCs on a regular basis. In conclusion, Indonesia would like to reiterate its strong commitment to collective efforts to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers, who have dedicated their lives and made sacrifices for the cause of peace. Their safety and security must remain our top priority.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“In order to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, peacekeeping missions must continue to adapt. As the front-line workers for peace and humanity, all peacekeepers must be given priority access to vaccines. We welcome the efforts by the Secretariat, troop- and police-contributing countries (TPCCs) and other stakeholders to provide vaccines for peacekeepers and look forward to further progress in that endeavour. Thirdly, we must ensure accountability to peacekeepers by bringing perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers to justice. Investigating and prosecuting them is also critical for deterring further attacks. We welcome some progress in that regard but call for greater efforts. We must help host States enhance their investigation and prosecution capacities, including through programmatic funding.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Equally important for the safety and security of peacekeepers are efforts to improve peacekeeping intelligence and situational awareness, strategic communication and community engagement, the use of technology and addressing occupational and safety hazards. We underline the need for the application and sharing of emerging technologies in order to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers. Missions must also be supported with adequate medical facilities, including for medical and casualty evacuation. It is therefore critical that peacekeeping missions be provided with sufficient financial resources. In line with resolution 2538 (2020), particular attention must also be given to ensure the safety and security of women peacekeepers, including by providing a safe and conducive environment.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“We need to redouble our efforts to implement those frameworks. As a major troop- and-police-contributing country, Indonesia attaches great importance to the safety and security of peacekeepers. Recently, Indonesia — together with Brazil, China and Rwanda — established the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers. The Group is a dedicated informal forum to support efforts to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers. Secondly, a comprehensive approach is needed to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers. That entails ensuring peacekeepers are properly trained and well equipped. Both predeployment and in-mission trainings are crucial to prepare peacekeepers to carry out their mandated tasks more effectively and to improve their safety and security.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“First, improving the safety and security of peacekeepers is a shared responsibility of all peacekeeping stakeholders. While host States have the primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers, the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat must play a role. We already have a solid policy framework, including resolution 2518 (2020), the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly report and the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations of the Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative. The recently launched A4P+ also puts special emphasis on improving the safety and security of peacekeepers, which includes promoting accountability to peacekeepers.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking China for convening this open debate on the critical topic of the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers, who are deployed to save lives and advance peace. The environment where they are deployed has become more complex and dangerous, which put their lives continuously at risk. The recent increase in the number of attacks against peacekeepers shows how dangerous the peacekeeping environment is. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has also compounded the challenges faced by peacekeeping missions and peacekeepers in discharging their mandates. We commend the continued work and dedication of peacekeepers despite this difficult situation. In that regard, let me share the following points.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“In line with resolution 2365 (2017), mine action should be considered early in the mandate formulation of peacekeeping operations and special political missions. The capacity of peacekeeping missions to deter and counter landmine, explosive remnants of war and IED threats should be strengthened. Adequate resources must be provided in this regard. Missions should also be equipped with the S/2021/346 necessary intelligence and surveillance capabilities. It is critical that peacekeepers be equipped with necessary risk awareness and skills to deal with the threats, through both predeployment and in-mission training. To conclude, addressing the threats of landmines, explosive remnants of war and IEDs is critical to saving human lives, ensuring the safety and security of peacekeepers and supporting the work of peacekeeping operations.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“In the South-East Asia region, cooperation to address landmines, explosive remnants of war and IEDs is one of the priorities under the Association of South- East Asian Nations (ASEAN) political and security cooperation. In 2016, the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center was established in Phnom Penh with the objective of collectively tackling the humanitarian aspects of landmines through sharing of experiences, training and capacity-building and partnership with relevant institutions. Thirdly, mine action should be integrated into United Nations peacekeeping operations. The indiscriminate use of landmines, explosive remnants of war and IEDs has caused a significant number of fatalities and injuries among peacekeepers and affected the work of peacekeeping missions in fulfilling their mandates.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“This includes creating effective safeguards over explosives and materials that may be used by non-State actors and terrorist groups. The same notion applies to landmine clearance operations and victims’ rehabilitation, along with long-term peacebuilding efforts. Peacekeeping missions can play a role by providing training and mentoring programmes for the host States in this area. Member States could also provide support, including through the provision of technical, financial and other relevant assistance. In this regard, we commend the United Nations Mine Action Service, other relevant United Nations entities, regional organizations and civil society organizations for their important work in addressing these threats.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“As a party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Indonesia calls for the full and effective implementation of the Convention and its action plans to achieve our common goal for a mine-free world by 2025. We also encourage countries that have not joined to ratify the Convention. The Security Council has a critical role to play in mobilizing greater support for more effective mine action. The involvement of civil society, women and youth to support collective efforts in mine action is also important with a view to promoting more comprehensive and inclusive mine action at all levels. Secondly, capacity-building and international assistance are crucial. Strong national capacity is key to developing a long-term sustainable response to landmines, explosive remnants of war and IED threats.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“We thank Viet Nam for convening the ministerial-level open debate. I would also like to thank the briefers for their presentations. Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to pose major threats to human life, security and humanitarian efforts in many countries. Indonesia underlines the importance of a comprehensive approach in addressing these threats through robust partnerships among all relevant stakeholders. In this connection, I would like to share the following points. First, it is important to strengthen the legal framework for mine action. Indonesia wishes to emphasize the importance of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention as the most important instrument to address this issue.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“To conclude, Indonesia remains committed to continuing its support to the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process through capacity-building programmes in various fields, including women’s empowerment, in Afghanistan.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“This is happening while the Afghans are facing a deteriorating security situation and the coronavirus disease pandemic. The progress achieved in the ongoing political process has to be reflected in the daily life of all Afghans. This is critical to restoring the trust of Afghan people and providing space for peace talks. We also call on parties to abide by resolution 2532 (2020), which calls for a global ceasefire in the midst of the global pandemic. Indonesia remains concerned over terrorist activities and narcotics cultivation. We support increased cooperation among all relevant entities to combat terrorism and narcotics, including through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“We are encouraged by the growing participation of Afghan women in the peace process, including the Afghan Women Leaders Peace Summit, held in Dubai from 15 to 20 November 2020. For its part, Indonesia has also been working to support the greater involvement of women in the peace process, as well as being agents of peace in all dimensions of Afghan society, including by launching the Afghanistan-Indonesia Women Solidarity Network in 2020. Thirdly, with regard to enhancing the safety, security and well-being of Afghans, as reported by the Secretary-General (see S/2021/252), we are deeply concerned over the record-high humanitarian needs in Afghanistan, especially the high level of food insecurity being faced by the Afghans.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“The enhancement of mutual trust and understanding, while prioritizing the well-being and long-term interest of common Afghans, is crucial. Indonesia also calls for international and regional stakeholders, especially the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, to maintain their support in advancing these negotiations. Secondly, in terms of ensuring an inclusive peace process, the participation of women and youth is the key element driving and sustaining peace on the ground. We note the harrowing statistics that 42 per cent of the war victims in Afghanistan have been women and children. It is for this reason that Indonesia firmly believes that a successful Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process can only be achieved with the full and meaningful participation of all elements of Afghan, especially women.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking all briefers for their insightful briefings. Afghanistan is approaching yet another step in its long journey towards peace and prosperity. While challenges remain, Afghanistan’s road abounds with Afghans’ hopes for their peaceful, united and prosperous homeland. The Council and all relevant stakeholders must also play their role effectively to ensure that the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process finally comes to fruition. On this note, let me focus on three points. First, with regard to preserving and advancing the intra-Afghan negotiations, the intra-Afghan negotiations are the soul of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. All parties must avoid any actions that might hamper this negotiation.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“At the same time, international efforts to ensure food security in conflict-affected areas need to work hand in hand with efforts to enhance the capacity of countries to protect their populations, including their food security. In conclusion, it is clear that ending hunger and famine in conflict areas requires all countries to work together. Indonesia remains committed to working together with other States Members of the United Nations in enhancing our collective effort in that virtuous endeavour.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source