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first: 2007-10-05
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“We acknowledge the importance of the measures taken by the Afghan National Army, in collaboration with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), in responding to insurgency activities. My delegation also attaches great importance to respect for the principles of international law, including international human rights and humanitarian law, as well as the safety and security of civilians when security matters are addressed through military measures. Indonesia also believes that a military approach alone cannot fully address the root causes of the current security challenges in Afghanistan. We therefore underline the importance of political dialogue and reconciliation involving all factions in Afghanistan, within the framework of the Afghan constitution.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“Yet, my delegation is concerned over the increasing activities of the insurgency, which are affecting those achievements in a harmful way. Most perturbing are the increase of concerted insurgency in the south and east of Afghanistan and attacks against local and humanitarian workers. Those violent attacks risk undermining the current efforts by the Afghan Government to achieve peace and stability in the country. The attacks have also prevented access by the Government and aid organizations to some districts. Indonesia welcomes the commitment of the Afghan Government to address the security challenges as a priority. We recognize the increasing need for capacity-building efforts for the Afghan National Army.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“I wish to begin by expressing our appreciation to Mr. Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for presenting the latest report of the Secretary-General on developments in Afghanistan (S/2008/ 159). I would also like to congratulate Mr. Kai Eide on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. My delegation also commends Mr. Tom Koenigs, who completed his assignment in December 2007, for his hard work and his contribution to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. In the past few years, Afghanistan has made notable achievements in various sectors. Representative political institutions have steadily been taking root, and economic development has been progressing.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“Iran is cooperating with the IAEA. At this juncture, more sanctions are not the best course. For those considerations and reasons, Indonesia will abstain on the draft resolution before us today.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“We have consistently expressed our view that we should not only emphasize the non-proliferation obligations of non-nuclear- weapon States, but that we must also require nuclear- weapon States to comply fully with their nuclear disarmament obligations under article VI of the NPT, on which there has barely been any progress so far. We are aware that resolution 1747 (2007) provides for the possibility of further appropriate measures in the event of Iranian non-compliance. There is, however, nothing automatic about such measures. Further decisions will be needed - hence our deliberations today. Above all, it is important to recognize that the conditions prevailing today are different than those on the eve of the adoption of resolution 1747 (2007). The strategic goals of resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) are being achieved.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“They remain prone to suspicion in their attempts to exercise their rights. In order to put an end to that cycle, it is imperative for all of us to move forward and in a more creative and constructive manner. We must revive and renew the initiative to establish a multilateral arrangement, as part and parcel of the NPT, to guarantee the security of supply of nuclear technology and materials, including highly enriched uranium. Such an arrangement would provide certainty, as well as assurances, to Iran, and eventually put an end to the existing suspicions - thereby removing any reason for anyone to question the peaceful nature of Iran's current enrichment process. As a faithful State party to the NPT, Indonesia is always of the View that the three pillars of the NPT should be pursued in a balanced and non-discriminatory manner.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“The suspension of enrichment-related activities is an instrument. It is a means to an end. It is not, as we understand it, an end by itself, isolated from developments in Iran's cooperation with the IAEA. The IAEA-Iran work plan constitutes a platform to restore the confidence of the international community. Any interruption of that confidence-building process will only threaten to unravel the important gains that have been made. The NPT guarantees the inalienable right of all States parties to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination and in accordance with the Treaty. Nonetheless, we are often trapped in a vicious cycle, as there is no guarantee given to non-nuclear States regarding the security of supply of nuclear technology and materials for peaceful purposes.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“We need to pose the question whether imposing more sanctions is the most sensible course of action to instil confidence and trust and engender cooperation between all the parties concerned. It is our belief that, ultimately, lack of confidence and trust lies at the heart of the matter. We must avoid more of the same. It is our expectation that Iran will continue to engage actively with the Agency in order to build confidence about the scope and nature of its nuclear programme. Such a development is not without relevance to our deliberations today. After all, the Iran dossier was referred to the Council to encourage that country to resolve outstanding verification issues with the IAEA and to restore the international community's confidence in its nuclear programme. While yet to be completed, that has begun and is making progress.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“We note that the additional sanctions in the present draft resolution have been described as being incremental, targeted at non-proliferation areas and reversible, and that the Council would suspend its implementation should Iran curtail all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, including research and development, as verified by the IAEA. However, Indonesia remains to be convinced of the efficacy of adopting additional sanctions at this juncture. Essentially, we are not convinced that more sanctions - however incremental, well-targeted and reversible - would move us forward in resolving the question of Iran's nuclear programme. Will they instead have a potential negative impact at a time when progress is being made? We wonder, therefore, whether imposing more sanctions at this juncture is the most sensible approach.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“However, it is important to note that notable progress has been made in resolving the outstanding issues between Iran and the IAEA, as demanded by those resolutions. We have been keen to ensure that there is synergy and complementarity between the report and the IAEA's efforts generally, on the one hand, and the letter and spirit of the draft resolution, on the other. We cannot fail to note the well-calibrated nature of the report - recognizing important progress in its cooperation with the Agency as well as the facts of Iran's lack of compliance with Security Council resolutions. It depicts well the complexity and the mixed picture of the issue. It had been our expectation that the draft resolution would reflect those complex dynamics and mixed findings and not succumb to an overly one-dimensional characterization of where we are today.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“The report stated that, contrary to the decisions of the Security Council, Iran has not suspended its enrichment-related activities and, in addition, has started the development of new- generation centrifuges and continued its construction of the IR-40 reactor and its operation of the heavy water production plant. For the remaining issue - that is, the alleged weaponization studies - the report of the IAEA clearly noted that the Agency has not detected the use of nuclear material. However, the report also stated that the Agency is not yet in a position to determine the full nature of Iran's nuclear programme. It implies, therefore, that some specific demands stipulated in resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) have not been met.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“The Agency has thus been able to continue to verify the non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran. In addition, the report stated that the Agency's knowledge about Iran's current declared nuclear programme has become clearer due to Iran's provision of information similar to which it had provided pursuant to the additional protocol. Furthermore, Iran has provided the Agency with access to declared nuclear material and has provided the required nuclear material accountancy reports in connection with declared nuclear material and activities. We have carefully considered both the report and the draft resolution before the Council today. With regard to the outstanding issues, we note that the Agency considered that all remaining outstanding issues contained in the work plan, with the exception of one issue, have been resolved.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“Finally, it is a matter of fact that a State's effort to exercise its inalienable right to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy borders on the proliferation aspect. In that regard, Indonesia has full confidence in the credibility, independence and efficiency of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the sole competent authority for the verification of the respective safeguards obligations of Member States. In determining the right course of action with regard to the issue under discussion, Indonesia has been guided by the important information contained in the latest report of the Director General of IAEA, issued on 22 February 2008, which revealed several key findings. Indonesia appreciates Iran's efforts to show greater cooperation and, at the same time, more transparency to the Agency.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“I should like to begin by thanking the co-sponsors for their efforts in consulting with the Council's member States on the draft resolution before us today. Before I proceed, permit me to reiterate Indonesia's principled position with regard to the issue before the Council. First, Indonesia underscores the imperative to find a peaceful solution to any question related to nuclear non-proliferation. Secondly, any solution must be guided by the need to protect the integrity of multilateral arrangements, particularly the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which is fundamentally based upon three main pillars, namely, non-proliferation, the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and nuclear disarmament.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“The Government and people of both countries continue to deepen and expand cooperation on the basis of forward-looking and reconciliatory principles. In conclusion, we wish to reaffirm my Government's strong commitment to continue to assist Timor-Leste on a bilateral basis in achieving peace, stability, and prosperity for a democratic Timor-Leste.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“That includes the need to strengthen the full range of political, judicial and economic institutions and infrastructure so that democratic governance can thrive. As a general note, we attach great importance to the concepts of ownership of and leadership by the Government and people of Timor-Leste in the planning and implementation of United Nations assistance in this regard. Therefore, in the light of those considerations, Indonesia supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General for the extension of UNMIT's mandate for a period of 12 months. We are pleased to inform the Council that Indonesia and Timor-Leste continue to enjoy an excellent bilateral relationship. We also witness continuing superb rapport among leaders of both countries.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We place importance on UNMIT's continued role in cooperating and coordinating with United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and other relevant partners in order to support the implementation of the Government's national recovery strategy. Another important note is the issue of expediting security sector reform. We support the Secretary- General's plan to gradually transfer the responsibility for police operations from the United Nations police to the national police of Timor-Leste and to emphasize training and mentoring assistance from the United Nations police. There is a great need for UNMIT to support national capacity-building efforts and to shore up the ability of the Government and other State institutions to function in their proper roles.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We believe that with the strong determination and untiring efforts made in a united manner by the leadership of Timor-Leste, and with re-energized and more focused assistance from UNMIT and other partners, the serious challenges that the country is facing can be overcome. It is only then that progress made so far in the country's State-building can be consolidated and its economic development reinvigorated. In practical terms, it is important for UNMIT to focus on supporting the Government's programme on short-term priorities contained in its 2008 budget. Their effective implementation would have durable impact on stabilization in the country.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“It is equally important for the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to support the efforts made and the approach adopted by the Government in resolving some grave issues remaining from the 2006 crisis that continue to contribute to the fragility of the security situation in the country, such as internally displaced persons, petitioners and fugitives. We appreciate the good offices efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to enhance dialogue among the leadership and facilitate a consensus approach in addressing the various problems.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Together with the current report of the Secretary-General, they provide a basis for us to recalibrate the priorities and approaches of the United Nations Mission's programmes and activities in the country to better suit the current realities and help reverse the setbacks that have occurred there since 2006. By far the most critical issue in the country would appear to be restoring peace and security and building sounder foundations for long-term stability. In this regard, it is extremely important for the United Nations Mission in Dili to continue, as a matter of high priority, to support Timor-Leste in fully addressing the unresolved root causes of the 2006 crisis, including political divisions, weak institutions - especially the national police and the security forces - and poverty and unemployment, especially among the youth.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“The leaders and people of Timor-Leste have demonstrated their wisdom in responding to the situation by exercising restraint in their actions in the interest of maintaining peace and stability. These latest deplorable events underscore the need for the continued support and engagement of the international community. The Security Council mission to Timor-Leste last November and the visit by the Secretary-General provided us with a window into the current situation there and a lucid and candid assessment of the key concerns and issues that the country is facing.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, for his informative briefing, and the Secretary-General for his report. My delegation also deeply appreciates the important statement by the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste, Ambassador Nelson Santos. The recent news of the armed attacks against President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao causes us profound concern and pause. We hope that President Ramos-Horta makes a swift recovery and will be able to resume his duties at an early date. We unreservedly condemn those attacks. They constitute nothing less than an assault on Timor-Leste's democracy. We praise the quick and effective actions taken by the leadership of Timor-Leste to prevent escalation of this grave situation.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“The international community is attentively watching the Council in addressing this issue. In conclusion, even at this juncture, we will continue to espouse the need for dialogue and a negotiated solution within the framework of Council resolution 1244 (1999) and international law.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“Indonesia has always believed that the Council should be at the forefront on any issue pertaining to international peace and security, as mandated by the Charter. Time after time, the Council has been able to react in a proportionate and careful manner on various global issues. It has made a difference. This is one of the global issues that we, the Council as a whole, simply do not have the luxury of time to remain indecisive and to stand on the sidelines. We have always believed that the diverse composition of the membership of the Council can provide a nuanced and all-embracing View of the world. Members of the Council representing the diverse views of all regions can assist the Balkan region to come to terms. In this regard, the Council has to maintain its cohesiveness and exercise its leadership.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“In shouldering its Charter-mandated responsibilities, the Council should, at the minimum and as a matter of urgency, transmit a clear message to all the parties to exercise restraint and remain calm. The Council should also make it clear that it continues to be seized of the issue and that it will closely monitor developments in the region. Not least, the Council must inform itself fully and build a common and shared understanding of the impact that this latest development could have on the work and policy of the current and legal administrator of Kosovo, namely the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. The Security Council should ensure that the provisions of the United Nations Charter and Council resolution 1244 (1999) are fully respected. Uncertainty and lack of clarity on this issue would not be helpful at all.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“Those well-tested principles serve to guide interactions among States and nations in order to maintain a stable and peaceful international system. Those paramount principles have to be consistently upheld by all Member States. The Government of Indonesia will closely follow developments on Kosovo. It will carefully consider the full implications of the declaration, in the full light of the principles and realities I mentioned earlier. Indonesia expresses its deepest hope that Kosovo's declaration of independence will not cause new tension and open conflict. The tragic history of the Balkan region should provide the Council with the insight necessary to chart its course in a careful and measured manner.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“We are reminded of other seemingly intractable issues before the Council where patience and perseverance in the pursuit of negotiated outcome is counselled. Dialogue, negotiation and reconciliation, not might, have alleviated the challenge of prolonged conflict. Only through this avenue of peace will new tensions - or worse still, armed conflicts - not occur in the Balkans. We should embrace this avenue instead of giving in. The potential implications of the forcible decision on final status become especially poignant when set against the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and reaffirmed by international law, namely the cardinal principles of the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of all States Members of the United Nations.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“It also offers the best promise of preventing new tension or conflict in the Balkan region. We hear the view of those who contend that the status quo has become untenable. Indeed, we understand that View. Most important, the parties directly affected themselves appear to be mindful of that fact. The direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina were, after all, designed to address this situation. While the process has yet to yield the desired result, we do not believe that all avenues for a negotiated outcome have been exhausted. Commitment, good faith and, most of all, patience are, after all, key prerequisites for successful negotiations. Here, we speak from experience. It is difficult to comprehend the readiness to declare the talks to be exhausted.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“For Indonesia, however, they share one overriding and fundamental quality, namely, that for all these issues, dialogue and negotiations must be the preferred option for their resolution. Indonesia therefore regrets the failure to reach a solution on Kosovo through dialogue and negotiation, resulting in the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo. That declaration has come despite the call by many Council members, including Indonesia, for a continuation of dialogue and negotiation. From the very outset, the Government of Indonesia has supported all efforts to address the question of the final status of Kosovo in a peaceful manner, through dialogue and negotiation. We maintain our strong belief that a mutually acceptable agreement emanating from that process will better guarantee peace and stability in the region.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“At the outset, allow me to join others in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadic', President of Serbia, and in thanking him for his important statement. We also wish to warmly acknowledge the participation of the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon. The latest development in Kosovo is a source of profound concern to our delegation. Certainly, we are mindful of the View regarding the unique character of the Balkan region. We are not oblivious to the fact that the issue of Kosovo is inseparable from the process of the break-up of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Above all, we sympathize with the recent sufferings of the people in Kosovo. The Kosovo issue has certain unique qualities. However, it could be argued that all issues that are on the agenda of the Council have their own unique character.”
2008-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5839 (2008) · source
“The credibility and authority of the Office lie in the ability to maintain its objectivity and independence, as well as to forge constructive cooperation with the States concerned. Lastly, Indonesia always maintains its principled views that transparency and inclusiveness are the bedrock of the work of all international organizations and their affiliated entities. We therefore recognize importance of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in continuing to enhance its methods of work. Finally, we also wish to thank and pay tribute to France for its leadership in the preparation of the draft presidential statement on this issue that is before the Council.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“Remedial actions in the form of rehabilitation and reintegration must be sought. Furthermore, we are gravely concerned about the growing so-called collateral damage that has taken the lives of many children. The Council, for its part, should pronounce itself clearly in rejecting the practice by State or non- State actors of indiscriminately utilizing mine-infesting weapons. With regard to the next report on this issue, we are of the view that the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should continue to spare no effort in further improving and refining its methodology in drafting and formulating the report, in particular by making reference to countries in armed conflict situations.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“The successful release, rehabilitation and reintegration of children associated with armed forces and armed conflict require a comprehensive approach. It should be recognized that the Security Council's attention and the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General are not taking place in a vacuum. Not least, synergy is required among the long- established relevant United Nations entities focused on the welfare of children, most notably UNICEF and the United Nations Development Programme. On a specific point, the report made a clear assessment that the use of cluster munitions is causing lethal and irreparable damage to children, not only in armed conflict situations themselves but also in the aftermath of conflict. We strongly deplore the use of such munitions targeted directly or indirectly at children.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“We strongly believe that the issue before us can be properly addressed only by adopting a broad strategy of conflict prevention and by tackling the root causes of armed conflict, with their attendant negative impacts on children. Ultimately, the promotion of sustainable development, poverty eradication, national reconciliation, good governance, democracy, the rule of law and respect for and protection of human rights are the best guarantors of the welfare of children. It is for those pertinent reasons that we support and further encourage development agencies to participate in addressing root causes. They should be at the forefront of our efforts. They can make a meaningful and concrete contribution to addressing the welfare and well-being of children and preventing the recurrence of those deplorable practices.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“We believe that those issues can be comprehensively resolved when the relevant parties work together and cooperate in a spirit of partnership and good faith. Such a spirit can ensure that the requisite level of trust is built among the parties in order to ensure the sustainability of our efforts. When addressing this issue in the Council, we sometimes fail to remember that most of the situations outlined in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/727) pertain to developing countries facing complex and sometimes insurmountable difficulties. Should we neglect that notion, at some point in the future we might find ourselves at an impasse. The Council can continue to lodge requests with those countries to address the issues, yet progress in implementation also depends upon building national capacities.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“This timely meeting reflects the strong desire of the Council to address an issue of paramount importance: the welfare and security of children in armed conflict. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the various forms of violence committed against children in armed conflict. The sight of children carrying machine guns and other weaponry and engaging in combat is absolutely unacceptable and totally reprehensible. Indeed, it is an affront to international humanitarian law, which clearly prohibits such practices, either by armed forces or armed groups. We, the Security Council, have to act, not only against those abuses but also to work together with the concerned States to eradicate them.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“I should like to preface our statement by expressing our profound appreciation at seeing you, Sir, preside over our deliberations today. We wish also to warmly acknowledge the participation of Mr. Bernard Kouchner, Minister for Foreign Affairs of France; Mr. Charles Michel, Minister for Development Cooperation of Belgium; and Mr. Vittorio Craxi, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Italy. We wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for her important briefing, as well as the Executive Director of UNICEF and the representative of Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict for their statements. We should also like to thank the Secretary- General for his important report.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834 (2008) · source
“Salim all the best in that endeavour. Finally, I should like to wish our colleague the Permanent Representative of Croatia every success in her future endeavours.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“It is deeply troubling that humanitarian workers have continued to be targets of Violence and armed robberies. The Joint Communique on the facilitation of humanitarian activities should be supported and fully implemented. The Security Council should be ready to look at further measures against those attacking humanitarian workers operating in the service of those in need. My delegation is convinced that progress on all fronts in Darfur - including the political, peacekeeping, ceasefire and humanitarian tracks - is essential in order to achieve a comprehensive peace. That requires a constructive approach and contributions by all parties, including the international community, the Government of the Sudan and the rebels. The centre of all these efforts, however, is obviously the political process. We wish Mr. Eliasson and Mr.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Moreover, we recognize that it is important that those in the international community who are in a position to contribute critical aviation and ground transportation units do so. The recent rebel incursions in Chad and the potential ramifications for our efforts in Darfur are reminders of the risks of delays in the Darfur political process. Indeed, the relations between the Sudan and Chad are essential for the stability of both countries. In that regard, we call on them to respect and secure their common border in accordance with their bilateral agreements, in particular the Tripoli and Riyadh agreements. More than 4.2 million people in Darfur depend on humanitarian assistance. We commend the efforts of international humanitarian organizations to deliver assistance to those in need.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“At the same time, it is our hope that UNAMID will be able to provide greater security on the ground for the civilian population and to provide greater impetus and confidence for the political process. We therefore draw some encouragement from the important development with regard to the status-of- forces agreement and troop composition. Those are pertinent steps in UNAMID's deployment and should be recognized as such. We continue to believe in the efficacy of the Tripartite Mechanism - Secretariat/ African Union/Government of the Sudan - in addressing issues relating to UNAMID's deployment. We would like to echo the Secretary-General's statement earlier this week that UNAMID troop contributors must speed up their preparations so that they can be in theatre as soon as possible.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“In addition to the political and peacekeeping phases, the cessation of hostilities and the ceasefire are one phase of the Addis Ababa conclusions of 2006 that has not yet been implemented. We need to more closely examine and explore ways to establish a sustainable cessation of hostilities, and we need to revitalize and go beyond previous ceasefire mechanisms. Creating conditions conducive to the political process is key. The political process is the cornerstone of the international community's efforts to assist the Sudan in dealing with the Darfur issue. The deployment of UNAMID and the political process should be mutually reinforcing. We share the Secretary-General's View that the deployment of UNAMID will be only as effective as the political process that it is mandated to support.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“We note in the report that the rebels have coalesced into five main factions. That has offered them the potential to come up with a common platform for negotiations. We underline the importance of their full participation in the negotiation process being facilitated by the Special Envoys of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations. Special Envoy Eliasson used the term "critical mass" in his briefing. It is absolutely essential that all sides support and contribute to the peace process, so that the suffering of the people in Darfur and in the Sudan as a whole can be alleviated without further delay. It is also essential that all sides cease hostilities and desist from resorting to force, in order to permit progress on the political front.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in welcoming and expressing appreciation to the Special Envoy, Mr. Jan Eliasson, for his briefing on the political process in Darfur and to the Under-S ecretary-General, Mr. J can-Marie Gue'henno, for his update on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). My delegation would like to reiterate once again its continued support for Mr. Eliasson's untiring efforts, together with those of his counterpart from the African Union, Mr. Salim Salim, in the political process to find a durable negotiated political settlement to the Darfur issue. We believe it is essential that the Security Council reaffirm its continued support for that process as an irreversible one and to strongly signal to all parties our full backing for the Special Envoy's efforts.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“We hope that multilateral efforts, including by the Security Council, the Quartet and the Arab League, can maximize their full potential in contributing to the achievement of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on relevant resolutions of the Council, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), and 1515 (2003), the Madrid terms of reference, the principle of Land for Peace and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“All parties concerned must now break the current impasse and build a consensus that leads to the election of a President. The Middle East conflict has been so prolonged. The need to find a peaceful, just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the conflict is absolutely critical. The Government of Indonesia is committed to helping achieve an end to this protracted and bitter conflict, which has been wearing on the parties for far too long. In particular, our commitment and support for the Palestinian cause is total and unwavering.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Lebanon's election of a new President has now been postponed 13 times. In a moment such as now, there is an urgent need not only for political consensus among contending factions, but also for breakthroughs that could end the political stalemate in the country. In this regard, Indonesia welcomes the efforts of the Arab League Secretary- General, Mr. Amr Moussa, in consulting with and encouraging various quarters in Lebanon to achieve unity and execute the presidential election. We recognize the importance of the three-point plan proposed by the League. A presidential election must be realized in accordance with the Lebanese Constitution. Its continued postponement could cause harmful effects to the unity of the country. We believe that the process should be nationally owned; it should be done from, by and for the Lebanese.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“In the absence of such consensus, forums such as today's meeting are, in the view of my delegation, invaluable in providing the opportunity for views to be expressed. We continue to believe that an inter-Palestinian dialogue is crucial to the success of the peace process. Dialogue is critical to moving the peace process forward, so as to build consensus and curb the violence that continues to erupt. With different sides advancing positions that sometimes oppose and contradict one another, deadlock characterizes the current political process and prevents progress. As we prepare to move forward with this process, we believe that it is imperative that efforts be made to facilitate dialogue among the Palestinian sides. On Lebanon, we remain concerned over the continued political impasse that paralyzes the Government in the country.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and unacceptable. The people of Gaza have been suffering not only from the closing of border crossings, but also from repeated military incursions by Israel. Unless it is addressed comprehensively, the situation in the Gaza Strip risks jeopardizing the promise that emerged at the Annapolis conference. We delved into the situation in Gaza extensively during the Council's open debate and follow-up consultations last week. Today we wish to emphasize once again the importance of a common Council response to this unfolding humanitarian catastrophe. The Council cannot remain silent - that would indeed be a deafening silence. It is therefore a source of deep disappointment that despite serious and well- intentioned efforts, consensus has not been achieved.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“The continued support of the international community remains pertinent. The Paris donors conference is a commendable instance of such a 23 contribution by the international community. We welcome the progress that has been made as a follow- up to the Paris conference. The Annapolis conference marked a new chapter in negotiated solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its outcome provides a framework for concrete results, including a peace treaty between the two nations. However, the actual outcome of this on- going dialogue has yet to show clear movement in the direction of a solution to the conflict. Serious challenges clearly remain. Indeed, during this period the vicious cycle of violence has continued, in particular in the Gaza Strip. As Under-Secretary- General Pascoe noted, this month has been a month of heavy bloodshed.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source