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Natalegawa

lines on the record: 487
first: 2007-10-05
most recent: 2009-10-14
sittings or episodes: 75
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“We call on Israel to withdraw fully from the remaining occupied Lebanese land, and we wish to make a similar call for 13 Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We also wish to urge the Palestinians who have been involved in the reconciliation talks for many months not to relent in those efforts, as facilitated by Egypt. Palestinian unity is all the more crucial in the face of the present challenges. In this regard, it is our hope that, as they prepare to hold Palestinian Authority presidential and parliamentary elections in January 2010, the negotiating factions will continue to focus on the critical importance of unity among all Palestinians. Finally, my delegation wishes once again to express its concern over Israel's ongoing land and air violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in violation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The settlements are the greatest obstacle to the establishment of a physically viable, sovereign and independent Palestinian State, and thus to the achievement of peace. This issue is intricately related to nearly all other final-status issues. If Israel has a genuine commitment to peace, it must stop all settlement construction, expansion and planning in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and dismantle the settlements built therein. For these reasons, we attach primary importance to the role of the Security Council in responding to the settlement issue, as it did in 1980 through its resolution 465 (1980). The Security Council must regain its role in resolving this very important issue.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For many years Indonesia has joined the international community in drawing attention to the consequences of Israel's continued illegal activity in Arab occupied territories. We therefore support the current surge in diplomacy aimed at relaunching negotiations and jumpstarting a comprehensive peace process, as demonstrated by ongoing efforts, particularly those of the United States. One of the core issues that require urgent attention is Israeli settlement activities in the Palestinian territory. 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 a blatant violation of international law.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Mission's report states that Israel's continued occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank constitutes the fundamental factor underlying violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, and that ending the occupation is a prerequisite for the restoration of a dignified life for the Palestinians, as well as for development and a peaceful solution to the conflict. We are in full agreement with such observations. 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. The core issues - the status of East Jerusalem, the borders of a Palestinian State, settlements in the West Bank, Palestinian refugees, security and water resources - remain unresolved.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Israeli military operations in Gaza from 27 December 2008 to 18 January 2009 worsened the already dire humanitarian situation there. Indeed, the illegal blockade and closure of the Gaza crossings by Israeli authorities persist. Their grave humanitarian impact on the Palestinian people hardly needs recalling. Not least are its damaging consequences in further sowing the seeds of animosity and propelling the cycle of violence in the region. In this context, my delegation would like to reaffirm in the clearest manner possible its outrage at and strong condemnation of the military onslaught by Israel in the Gaza Strip. We therefore commend the Fact-Finding Mission for its recommendations and urge all parties concerned to pay the utmost attention to the report's conclusions and follow up its recommendations accordingly.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indonesia appreciates the thorough, analytical and comprehensive report of the United Nations Fact- Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/12/48), chaired by Justice Richard Goldstone. Indonesia is gravely concerned and dismayed over the findings of the investigation. The report describes Israel's activities as a deliberate assault aimed at punishing, humiliating and terrorizing a civilian population and radically diminishing its local economic capacity. The effect is to force upon the people of the Gaza Strip an ever-increasing sense of dependency and vulnerability, an excessive and disproportionate use of force, and a policy of collective punishment. In short, Israel has committed a variety of crimes, including war crimes, in violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me begin by expressing the appreciation of my delegation to you, Mr. President, and to the other members of the Council for convening this pertinent and timely meeting. We thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. We wish in particular to welcome the participation of Mr. Riad Al-Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian National Authority, and to underscore the importance of the statement he made this morning. My delegation wishes also to associate itself with the statements delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“While we note the assurances of the Council that it will strive for more meaningful engagement and better information- sharing with troop-contributing countries (TCCs), one key challenge remains - how to ensure that inputs from TCCs or potential TCCs are fully utilized in the Council's decision-making process. I have some concluding thoughts. Indonesia welcomes the continued support of the Council for partnership in peacekeeping with relevant regional and subregional organizations. It is our firm belief that such organizations have much to contribute, not least to the full range of responses when addressing a situation that may endanger international peace and security. A full range of responses suggests that a peacekeeping mission by itself is not a panacea for conflict resolution.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Clarity of parameters is also needed to ascertain the success of a peacekeeping mission, thus ensuring a seamless transition from the peacekeeping to the post- conflict peacebuilding phase. The importance of coherence and integration among peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development must be emphasized. We share the view contained in the New Horizon non-paper on the need to define, with Member States, the logistical, training and equipment requirements for missions. We look forward to the development of the draft strategic guidance note from the Secretariat on an approach to robust peacekeeping before the end of 2009. We encourage further systematic collaboration among peacekeeping stakeholders, which could be mapped out by the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the C-34.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indonesia believes that, in order to arrive at a clear, credible and achievable mandate, there should be meaningful and multistage consultations by the Council with stakeholders at an early stage. On the operational aspect, benchmarks set up by the Council should be the basis for deciding whether a mission has achieved its objectives. In addition, greater effort should be made to fill the gaps between the Council's mandates vis-a-vis the concept of operations and the rules of engagement, which serve as the manual for peacekeepers in the field. There is often an absence or lack of clear parameters on the number and types of personnel and equipment to cover the vast and complex mandate of a mission to protect civilians.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of the Council to enhance dialogue with stakeholders for better planning and oversight of peacekeeping operations. In that context, we thank Under-Secretaries- General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra for their non-paper, entitled "A New Partnership Agenda: Charting a New Horizon for United Nations Peacekeeping". The non-paper is, indeed, an important contribution to the wider deliberation processes on how to better address the challenges of peacekeeping. The non-paper could also be used as a basis for further concrete efforts. It is our hope that its contents will be duly discussed by Member States and feed into the comprehensive review undertaken by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34).”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indeed, there has not been a shortage of ideas and initiatives. We have seen many processes initiated by the Council, individual Member States and the Secretariat to improve the global partnership. Nevertheless, it is essential that, at the end of those processes and in order to ensure the ownership of all stakeholders, there should be one agreed framework encapsulating those many initiatives on how to make progress. We note that the Council, for its part, has recently laid down benchmarks in a number of its resolutions relating to specific peacekeeping operations. The focus on timelines and strategic workplans, with tracking of progress, is, indeed, a positive development. We also recognize the efforts of the Council to develop practices to improve collective oversight.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on United Nations peacekeeping operations. We would also like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra for their important remarks. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We welcome the Council's recognition that United Nations peacekeeping is a unique global partnership that brings together the commitments and contributions of the entire United Nations system. In this shared effort, all stakeholders need to be on the same page, working in concert and with a sense of common purpose to effectively address the peacekeeping challenges.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Our support of statehood for Palestine is steadfast - statehood, we wish to emphasize, with all its attributes. A truly comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East requires not only a solution to the question of Palestine, but also progress on the Israel-Lebanon and Israel-Syria tracks. In that connection, we continue to demand that Israel comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the line of 4 June 1967. Similarly, we continue to be concerned by Israel's ongoing air and land Violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in breach of resolution 1701 (2006), and we call on Israel to withdraw completely from the remaining Lebanese occupied land.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Secondly, there has been a practical demonstration of the commitment of the international community to the cause of peace in Palestine through pledges of material assistance, as evidenced at the International Conference on the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 2 March 2009. Thirdly, there has been a stepping up of diplomatic activity with the objective of restarting negotiations. In that regard, we acknowledge in particular the vigorous efforts being made by the United States and the continued engagement of the Quartet. Indonesia, for its part, remains consistent in calling for a settlement based on all relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“While Israel persists in its illegal settlement activities, Indonesia is encouraged by the ever- strengthening international consensus rejecting those activities and demanding an immediate halt to and the dismantling of those settlements. 09-42592 Indeed, while Israel remains deaf to the international exhortation to live up to its commitment to a two-State solution to the conflict, Indonesia draws encouragement from a number of recent significant developments. First, there is a renewed sense of urgency in the intra-Palestinian reconciliation talks, facilitated by the Government of Egypt. We wish to underscore the importance of making progress in those efforts, which are aimed at promoting Palestinian unity.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Israel continues to build and expand illegal settlements, in the process demolishing Palestinian homes and other structures, confiscating lands and imposing checkpoints that arbitrarily restrict the movement of Palestinians. Despite the repeated protests of the international community, Israel persists in its efforts to change the character and legal status of East Jerusalem. Indonesia once again condemns those settlement policies, which gravely undermine the contiguity, integrity, viability and unity of the occupied Palestinian territory and jeopardize the prospects for achieving the two-State solution for peace on the basis of the pre-1967 borders through the establishment of a sovereign, independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Like others, Indonesia remains profoundly concerned by the depth of the humanitarian crisis that continues to permeate the Gaza Strip following the Israeli attacks of December 2008 and January 2009. While the worst of the military action may have stopped, the flow of food, medicine and reconstruction material allowed into Gaza remains grossly inadequate. The international community cannot allow that situation to continue. It must continue to speak as one in demanding that Israel open the border crossings to Gaza in order to allow reconstruction efforts and access to much-needed humanitarian supplies to ease the humanitarian crisis. The litany of Israeli illegal practices is well chronicled. Few, however, are as great an affront to the prospects of peace and as great a hurdle to the peace process as its illegal settlement practices.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me first express the appreciation of my delegation to you, Sir, for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. We also wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, for his briefing on the latest developments in the region. In making this statement, Indonesia associates itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Council's debate today provides yet another vivid reminder of the continuing hardships prevalent in the occupied Palestinian territory and, not least, of the paucity of progress in the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The tenth anniversary should also serve to maintain the momentum by strengthening the United Nations system's capacity to work in a coordinated, coherent, comprehensive and cooperative manner with Member States and other stakeholders. An approach that includes development and humanitarian dimensions is required, and must be supported by the political will of States to ensure that civilians are protected in times of armed conflict and in times of peace.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Likewise, humanitarian personnel are subject to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence, and respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of States. Secondly, in the conduct of hostilities, parties should do everything feasible to protect civilians and civilian objects. Thirdly, examples of good practices should also be noted and, where feasible, implemented to ensure that populations in urgent need enjoy consistent assistance. Finally, let me reiterate that all efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict must be founded on the tenets of human rights, security and development - the three pillars of the United Nations. These three principles should be reflected in the next report in commemoration of the tenth anniversary this coming November.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, it is worth underscoring that the best protection from armed conflict is its prevention and resolution. The Council should spare no effort in this area. By the same token, the Security Council should lend its full support to the efforts of regional organizations in addressing dire humanitarian situations. A culture of protection must continually be promoted through regional and international organizations. This would sustain attention on the issue and promote concrete action by the various actors. It is Indonesia's view that that there are at least three key prerequisites with regard to this crucial issue. First, respect for humanitarian principles needs to be continuously maintained. The rapid and unimpeded access of humanitarian personnel should be ensured, consistent with international humanitarian law.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indonesia has been and will continue to be firmly committed to addressing the impact of armed conflict on civilians. We are cognizant of the five core challenges to their protection identified in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/277). We concur that the failure of parties to comply fully with their obligation to protect civilians in armed conflict is key. In this respect, all parties to armed conflicts should adhere to relevant international law, including the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and its Optional Protocol. We value the Security Council's efforts, consistent with its Charter-mandated responsibilities, in protecting civilians in armed conflict, which merit the wide support of regional and international actors alike.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I should like to begin by thanking you, Sir, for organizing this meeting, and the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. John Holmes, for his statement. Notwithstanding the pronounced focus on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict over the past decade, the deplorable fact remains that civilians continue to fall victim to violence. Persistent violations include the deliberate targeting of civilians, the indiscriminate and excessive use of force, and sexual and gender-based violence in violation of international law, human rights law and refugee law. Indeed, in many instances we have witnessed attacks on relief workers, humanitarian aid convoys and others engaging in humanitarian assistance to civilians suffering the effects of war.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Therefore, our need for that peaceful means will remain in the future. Indonesia welcomes efforts to further explore ways and means to reinforce the Council's contributions to the promotion of mediation as an important and cost-effective means of dispute settlement.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, the ASEAN Charter also provides that ASEAN member States that are parties to a dispute may at any time agree to resort to good offices, conciliation or mediation. It clearly stresses the importance of mediation as one of the preferable modes of peaceful dispute settlement. Indonesia is not only committed to mediation, but is also a passionate advocate of mediation, for we too have reaped the benefits of successful mediation in resolving conflict situations within our own borders. Others in our region and beyond have shown interest in drawing upon those experiences. As a final point, I should like to say that our experiences have taught us one important lesson: mediation does work. Mediation support efforts should be responsive to the demands of fast-moving peace processes.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“While the United Nations has the requisite resources and experience, a regional organization carries with it local content and has an equal chance for success in mediation. The African Union, the Organization of American States and the European Union, to name just a few, are notable mediators. In South-East Asia, Indonesia, for its part, has worked together with the rest of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) family to establish a Charter that will serve as the legal and institutional framework for ASEAN. In the Charter, ASEAN sets out the fundamental principle of reliance on the peaceful settlement of disputes. ASEAN member States will endeavour to peacefully resolve all disputes in a timely manner through dialogue, consultation and negotiation.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We commend the actions undertaken by the Secretary-General in establishing a Mediation Support Unit within a short period of time and with strong support from Member States. The Unit has become a practical tool for supporting the good offices and mediation efforts of the United Nations and regional organizations. Thus, Indonesia welcomes the recommendation that the Organization and Member States build local, national and regional capacity for mediation. That is why we attach great importance to a more strategic discussion on the establishment of a clearer framework within which the Secretary-General can assist them. Regional organizations can play a meaningful and effective role in mediation. It is paramount, then, that the United Nations and regional organizations team up in mediation efforts.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The confidence placed by the disputants in the mediator is of primary importance, and thus the selection of an appropriate mediator is crucial. A successful mediation often begins in the absence of ceremonial episodes and formal procedure. Informality is often key to the building of confidence among parties and promotes a more candid approach. This can yield the most suitable solution possible, given the reality of the constraints experienced by the parties. The core process of mediation often needs to be away from the spotlight of the media. In short, time, trust and knowledge, as well as adequate logistical backup, are critical if a mediator is to be successful. The United Nations has been one of the largest generators of mediation initiatives.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I wish to commend you, Mr. President, for organizing today's important debate. I am sure that this meeting, under your able guidance, will be fruitful. This important subject continues to deserve our serious attention. Mediation is built upon a culture of dialogue, an essential ingredient in growing the culture of peace. It is anchored in emphatic listening and mutual communication, rather than in deafening silence and lingering prejudice. It is also inclusive, incorporating the views of all parties for a comprehensive approach to a conflict. In reality, hostile parties often have a hard time talking to each other, let alone making peace. Therefore, the call for a mediator can undoubtedly become urgent.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We encourage them to seize that historic opportunity. Our commitment to an independent, viable and democratic Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with its neighbours, is absolute. A just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on the relevant resolutions of the Council, must prevail. For its part, the Security Council, in shouldering its Charter-mandated responsibilities, must, and indeed can, exert a positive influence on the Middle East peace process. The President (spoke in Arabic); I now give the floor to the representative of Ecuador.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We believe that the Council could take a similar step by pronouncing itself collectively, and with a single voice, to once again urgently demand that Israel dismantle the existing settlements and cease the construction and planning of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. We would also like to underline the importance of inter-Palestinian dialogue and reconciliation. In that regard, we commend Egypt for hosting the inter- Palestinian dialogue. Indonesia wishes to encourage the Palestinian parties to ensure that their national reconciliation talks become an unqualified success. As we have stated in the past, Palestinians have much to gain by coming together. A unified platform will grant them the opportunity to negotiate the future from a position of strength and to meet their objectives.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“If Israel has a genuine commitment to peace, it 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. In 1980, through its resolution 465 (1980), the 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" (resolution 465 (1980), para. 6).”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The transfer of civilians to occupied areas, whether or not in settlements that are under military control, is contrary to the sixth paragraph of 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." Furthermore, settlement activities are also in contradiction with the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, in accordance with the United Nations Charter. As such, they contravene the commitment of Israel to be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories continues and as Israeli settlers keep encroaching further into the territories, Palestinians will watch their land claims disintegrate before their eyes, making a viable Palestinian State very difficult to achieve. 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.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We call on Israel to grant unrestricted humanitarian assistance to all Palestinians who need it. The blockade should be lifted immediately and unconditionally, to permit the movement of people and goods. Let me also take this opportunity to reiterate once again our outrage at the continuation of Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory. With the construction of settlements in the West Bank having nearly doubled since 2007, and the Israeli- authority-backed initiative of carrying out new construction in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the prospects for the two-State solution are steadily declining.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indonesia is of the view that, in addition to the Board of Inquiry, which has an understandably limited mandate, an independent commission should be established with the mandate to look into possible crimes against humanity committed during the Israeli military assault and to bring the perpetrators to justice. While we await that investigation, it is important to draw fresh attention to the horrendous humanitarian challenge existing in Gaza, which cries out for our emphatic response. Regrettably, the level of assistance being allowed into the Strip by Israel falls far short of expectations, given the needs of the people. This situation is being complicated by the lengthy clearance procedures for aid workers, as well as by a variety of items having been banned by Israel.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The scale of the devastation in the Gaza Strip and the urgency of the needs of the Palestinian people and Palestinian institutions simply cannot wait. We welcome the 12 February decision of the Secretary-General to set up a Board of Inquiry charged with investigating specific incidents concerning United Nations premises or United Nations operations during the Israeli military attack on the Gaza Strip between 27 December 2008 and 19 January 2009. My delegation looks forward to the wide distribution of the report of the Board, once it has been completed.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I wish to begin, Mr. President, by extending the appreciation of our delegation to you for convening this pertinent and timely meeting on such an important subject. I wish also to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his important briefing. My delegation would like to offer due recognition to the recent International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza, held in Sharm el-Sheikh on 2 March 2009, at which some $4.5 billion was pledged by members of the international community. Indonesia is encouraged by the determined commitment of the members of the international community to make a significant contribution to the cause of reconstruction and rehabilitation in the Gaza Strip.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the Council renew UNMIT's mandate for another 12 months. As a final note, we are pleased to inform the Council that Indonesia and Timor-Leste continue to enjoy an excellent level of bilateral relations. We continue to move forward in deepening and expanding our bilateral cooperation in various areas. We recognize that Timor-Leste has become a much-valued partner in the region. It is the firm commitment of Indonesia to continue to support Timor-Leste in its efforts to achieve a stable, prosperous and democratic country.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We note with interest the proposed medium-term strategy developed by the Secretary-General as an annex to his report. We believe that the strategy should be developed on the basis of the national priorities of Timor-Leste and place emphasis on the ownership and leadership of the Government of Timor-Leste in their implementation. We believe that the implementation of the medium-term strategy should lead to the gradual ownership by Timor-Leste of tasks currently being performed by UNMIT. We continue to support UNMIT in implementing its mandate with a view to assisting the people and the Government of Timor-Leste in achieving self- sufficiency. We recognize the need to ensure the sustainability of the international community's support to Timor-Leste's efforts on its path to security and prosperity.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We are of the view that long-term security and stability in the country will depend on the capacity of Timor-Leste security institutions to function in an accountable, impartial, responsible and effective manner. With regard to UNMIT's mandate to assist in the promotion of democratic governance, it is crucial that the Mission continue to assist Timor-Leste in its institution-building efforts and in further ensuring that State institutions function properly. We encourage UNMIT to support Government endeavours to increase opportunities for the people of Timor-Leste to take on judicial line functions. We support the Government's efforts to achieve early and effective Timorization of the justice system, as described in the Secretary- General's report.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Indeed, those positive developments reflect the progress in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). We encourage UNMIT to help maintain this conducive environment and to support, to the best of its ability, the Government of Timor-Leste in making further progress in tackling the challenges it currently faces. In particular, we encourage UNMIT to devote more attention to mobilizing support among development partners to address poverty and unemployment in Timor-Leste. In the past, these two issues manifestly contributed to the 2006 crisis, and addressing them will also contribute to the long-term stability of the country in the future. We appreciate UNMIT's continued efforts to assist the Government in the promotion of security sector reform.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“As the resilience of Timor-Leste State institutions has proved, in particular as exemplified in dealing with the consequences of the incidents of 11 February 2008, and due to the progress made in addressing the issues related to the 2006 crisis, public confidence in these institutions is growing and welcome. There has been important progress in reconciliation and democracy as well. All the political parties continue to work constructively in Parliament. Dialogue among the stakeholders continues to be pursued to promote broad consensus in dealing with the important challenges confronting the country. It is worth noting that, as mentioned in the report, President Ramos-Horta has made laudable efforts to create opportunities for the opposition to make contributions to issues of national interest.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“As its closest neighbour, we are following closely the developments in Timor-Leste and are heartened to note a number of positive developments in the country during the Secretary-General's reporting period. As stated in the Secretary-General's report, the security situation in the country remains calm. The people and leaders of Timor-Leste have made remarkable progress in overcoming the most visible reminders of the 2006 crisis, including the issues of the internally displaced persons and the so-called petitioners. The Government's five-pillar National Recovery Strategy for dealing with the consequences of the crisis has proved to be effective and fruitful.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, let me begin by commending you for convening this important debate on the situation in Timor-Leste and at the same time congratulating you on your very able stewardship of the Council during the month of February. I wish also to join previous speakers in welcoming President J ose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste to this body and thanking him for his important statement today. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2009/72) and for his important statement. Of course, we wish to express our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, for his important work. We wish to associate ourselves with the statement to be made by the representative of Thailand on behalf of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The tragic situation in the Gaza Strip clearly shows not only that civilians need their rights and security to be protected, but also that they require the basic necessities for survival and for weathering the conflict until a resolution is achieved. Clean water, food and shelter are some of the basic needs that have 32 to be provided by all parties to all civilians in armed conflict as a matter of necessity, not least in the Gaza Strip.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“If we commit ourselves to protecting civilians in armed conflict - a commitment that underpins our deliberations today 4 this is clearly the moment to act to protect civilians and to ensure that the fighting comes to an immediate end. Finally, we welcome and appreciate the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in preparing the updated aide-memoire that will be adopted by the Council. In this context, we wish to reiterate our belief that the protection of civilians should and must be based on the three pillars of the United Nations: human rights, security and development, which are closely interlinked. Efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict situations will be rendered futile should we lose sight of that paramount perspective.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Far from it: Israel's policy of collective punishment and its utter disregard of well-established humanitarian principles are deeply repugnant. In the past few days, Israel has not only continued to intensify its air and ground operations, but has also moved into densely populated Gaza City, causing a spiralling death toll among Palestinian civilians. With the escalation of military attacks, it is even more difficult, if not impossible, for humanitarian workers to operate and deliver aid to those civilians in dire need. The consequences are absolutely clear: the suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza Strip will only get worse.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source