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first: 2003-03-10
most recent: 2015-11-17
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“Against that backdrop, Indonesia again voices its call on Israel to heed the demands of the international community to resume peace negotiations and allow the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We also take this opportunity to remind the Security Council of its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations. By allowing Israel to continue with the occupation, the Council not only fails to uphold those responsibilities, but it also calls into question the very principles of justice and humanity that are the foundations of the United Nations. It is therefore high time that the Security Council fulfil the demands of the Government of Palestine to set a deadline for Israel to end its occupation.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“To that end, Indonesia expresses its support for last week's International Conference on Palestine "Reconstructing Gaza", which was convened at the initiative of Egypt, Norway and Palestine. We also commend the generosity of countries that have pledged their assistance to Palestine. Nonetheless, we must be clear. The success of the Conference, in our view, should not blind us to the root of the problem, which is none other than the continued Israeli occupation. The international community's view has been very clear and consistent on this particular matter - the status quo ante is unacceptable. The occupation must end, and it must end immediately. Unless we focus on bringing the occupation to an end, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is destined to remain volatile, and violence will erupt with the least provocation.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, for convening this open debate. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive briefing this morning. Indonesia associates itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Iran and Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. I would like to focus my statement on the question of Palestine. The last time that the Security Council convened an open debate on the situation in Middle East, including the Palestinian question, was in mid-July, at the height of the Israeli aggression against Gaza (see S/PV.7222). Now that the aggression is over, the international community is preoccupied with the issue of the reconstruction of Gaza.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“It is important to emphasize that the investigation must include unrestricted access to the immediate site and ensure the safety and security of the investigation team. Therefore, we request that a detailed and thorough investigation of the crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-17 continue. At the same time, we also reiterate our strong demand that those responsible for the incident be held accountable.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“While there has been little progress in the coordinated access to the wreckage site by the international team of air safety investigators, we support the intention of the Dutch Safety Board to conduct a further investigation of the site should the possibility arise. Indonesia stands ready to continue to render our assistance through our National Transportation Safety Committee for the ongoing investigation. In that context, we wish to underscore the importance of a thorough and comprehensive investigation with a strong emphasis on transparency and impartiality. We are cognizant of the fact that the report is preliminary. However, it is based on the initial findings that "the aircraft was penetrated by a large number of high-energy objects from outside". Evidently, more work needs to be undertaken.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“The Security Council in particular needs to continue its support for and strong commitment to the implementation of resolution 2166 (2014), working together with all the relevant actors. Indonesia welcomes the preliminary report on the tragedy of Flight MH-17 conducted by the Dutch Safety Board, together with other investigation teams. We support the objective ofthe investigation to examine the cause of the accident and to prevent similar incidents. We also take note of the findings that, at the time of the incident, Flight MH-17 was flying in unrestricted airspace above the restricted area mentioned by the aviation authority and that the aircraft was in an airworthy condition at departure, with no technical malfunctions.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Let me first convey my delegation's appreciation to you, Madam President, for having convened this important meeting. I also wish to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs for his briefing and to acknowledge the presence of the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Luxembourg, Malaysia and the Netherlands. Almost two months ago, in this very Chamber, all of us were mourning and paying tribute to the innocent victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 (see S/PV.7221). We grieved with the families and friends who had lost loved ones, and supported them in their pain. Today, the sorrow remains and the bereaved are anxious to seek solace. The international community owes them justice, and we need to reassure the victims' families that we still stand with them.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“I shall end my statement by re-emphasizing the importance and urgency for all countries, in concert with the Security Council and relevant United Nations entities, to fully uphold the protection of children and their rights in armed conflict. Since the preferred approach is to ensure that violence does not occur in the first place, the peaceful settlement of disputes must be enforced consistently in accordance with the Charter, as well as established international human rights and humanitarian law.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The OIC therefore reiterates its call on the Security Council to act decisively on situations posing a threat or already impinging on international peace and security. It is incumbent upon us and the Council to ensure that the basic rights of children are fulfilled. That also means that there must be zero tolerance for children being recruited or dragged into warfare or killed and maimed in hostilities. It is high time that the international community made the protection of children in armed conflict a priority issue for every Government and all multilateral organizations. The OIC is committed to this challenge.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Similar accounts and reports issued by various United Nations mechanisms, especially the Human Rights Council, continue to document serious violations of the human rights of Palestinian children. As witnessed by the entire world during Israel's recent military aggression in Gaza, the brutality that was inflicted on families, including children playing in the open, was self- evident. That demands robust international attention, accountability and political resolve. The OIC considers these highly serious incidents to be part of a failure of the international community to ensure the broader protection of civilians, including children, in armed conflict. International conflict resolution depends primarily on the ability ofthe Council to fulfil its responsibilities, as mandated by the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“That support is an unequivocal signal of our determination to consolidate the political, security, economic, social and cultural concerns of our members. As the Security Council plays an instrumental role in ensuring States' compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law, it should step up its efforts to ensure accountability for violations. It is clear that observing the principle of accountability strengthens the protection of children in armed conflict, as it deters the occurrence and recurrence of violations and crime. The OIC therefore reiterates its call on the Security Council to uphold its responsibilities pertaining to the children victimized by the Israeli occupation in Palestine. The Secretary-General's report describes how Palestinian children continue to be affected by the prevailing military occupation.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“On its part, the OIC has made persistent efforts for the maintenance of peace and security, as well as conflict prevention and conflict resolution, in its member States. In that respect, we are pleased to mention our close cooperation with the United Nations in the efforts to restore peace and security in such places as Somalia, Afghanistan and the Sudan. In 2013, the OIC opened a peace, security and mediation unit with a view to increasing the organization's capacity to deal with the increasingly challenging issues of peace and security. The OIC is grateful to note that this unit was set up with United Nations assistance. In the context of the promotion and protection of human rights, the OIC is steadfastly committed in its support for its Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“It is pertinent to note that the Secretary-General's latest report contains the opportune message that more must be undertaken at all levels of cooperation to ease the impact of armed conflict on children. It should be noted, however, that global efforts to eradicate violence against children in times of armed conflict rest upon our ability to settle conflicts in an expeditious and peaceful manner. The OIC resolves to continue to play an important role, together with the international community, in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. Guided by its own charter, the OIC stands ready to strengthen its partnership and to enhance cooperation with the United Nations, aimed at identifying early warnings for potential conflicts and to respond effectively to such identified situations.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“These teachings resonate strongly in the Charter of our organization, which calls for the creation of conditions conducive to the sound upbringing of children and the youth. Following these teachings, it is thus deeply appalling to acknowledge that civilian populations, in particular children, tend to bear the heaviest consequences of armed conflicts. It is in this context that I reiterate the OIC's firm opposition to violence as a way of settling disputes. We repeat our consistent objection before the Council over the deliberate targeting of and indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks against civilians, in particular children. The perpetrators of such violations must be held accountable.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). I wish to begin by expressing my deep appreciation to the United States delegation for convening this critical open debate on children and armed conflict. We also express out thanks to the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2014/339). Before proceeding further, I would like to just mention how Islam teaches us to treat children. Like all major religions and faiths, Islam sees children as a blessing from God, and they must be received with joy and gratitude. They are to be loved, nurtured and safeguarded with great care. Islam accords children certain rights that must be observed by their parents and the community. Among the most sacred of these rights are the right to life and the right to be educated properly.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, Indonesia reiterates its support for greater and systematic cooperation among all peacekeeping stakeholders in concert by the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the C-34. We are confident that today's debate and the resolution adopted this morning (resolution 2167 (2014)) will advance the work of the Council and other relevant actors to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In our own region of South-East Asia, ASEAN, under the ASEAN-United Nations Comprehensive Partnership, stands ready to support the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We also believe that it is important to share experiences and best practices with other regions, including on improving ways to enhance relevant capacities for addressing the whole spectrum of conflict from initial occurrence to its aftermath. The inputs and recommendations by regional organizations and troop- contributing countries need to be appropriately taken into account by the Council in its decision-making process at the earliest stage so that a multidimensional and integrated approach can be adopted.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In that regard, Indonesia welcomes the continued effort of the Security Council to deepen the relationship between peacekeeping and relevant regional organizations, including the African Union Peace and Security Council, on matters of mutual interest. The wider, the more inclusive and more transparent the dialogue is among peacekeeping stakeholders, the more effective the outcomes will be. Given that the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) is the most widely represented intergovernmental forum to comprehensively consider United Nations peacekeeping, my delegation also looks forward to the enhanced proposals from the Special Committee on today's theme.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, as we have seen in some situations in Africa, troops can quickly be readied and supplied. While stressing the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the three basic principles of United Nations peacekeeping, we also emphasize an improvement in peacekeeping mechanisms to ensure adequate and timely financial and logistical resources for the missions. Numerous cases show that without predictable and sustained financing and support, regional operations can experience setbacks in their missions, thereby also impacting support for United Nations peacekeeping operations. Crucially, the United Nations and regional organizations must enhance their mutual trust and confidence so that they are better prepared to swiftly and flexibly draw on their respective comparative advantages for the cause of peace.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“However, there remains a gap in more systematically and effectively harnessing the role of key regional actors. While regional entities can be vital partners in fostering peace, including through their peacekeepers, mediators and provision of civilian capacity enhancement, the United Nations and the international community also need to step up their political and technical support to the relevant regional entities in strengthening their capacities. Indeed, with regional organizations' geographical, cultural and historical proximity to conflicts in their regions whose causes they deeply understand, they have distinct advantages and are able to take approaches that can contribute to the prevention and resolution of conflicts in a unique manner.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“It is therefore understandable that regional and subregional actors have an increasingly important role in peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding. As an avid supporter of today's topic, during its most recent presidency of the Council, Indonesia held an open debate on United Nations cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security (see S/PV.5776). Presidential statement S/PRST/2007/42 underscored, among other issues, United Nations political support for such organizations. That cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is well recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, which emphasizes that such regional arrangements should make every effort to achieve the pacific settlement of local disputes before referring them to the Security Council.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's important debate and for your detailed and helpful concept note (S/2014/478, annex). We would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service and the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations for their respective briefings. Indonesia aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the representative of Thailand on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The increased complexity of ongoing conflicts clearly underscores the need for a multidimensional and integrated response.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“I would also like to call again on the Council to act immediately and decisively to stop the Israeli aggression, to ensure unhindered access to humanitarian assistance for all victims and to bring all parties back to the negotiating table.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“I would like to reiterate that the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on the two-State solution, is now more pressing than ever. The world is witness to the fact that the might of the Israeli armed forces has only strengthened the tenacity and determination of the Palestinian people. Therefore, again echoing the words of the Secretary-General, there can be no military solution to the conflict. Only the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, can yield what we all yearn for: peace between Israel and Palestine. To conclude, I wish to express once again Indonesia's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate struggle for self-determination.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“So long as the violence continues, the prospects for ajust and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbours will remain on the distant horizon. Despite that obvious fact, Israel persists in its acts of defiance, ignoring the fact that its occupation is the root cause of the violence. It is obvious that stopping the madness of the Israeli aggression is only the first step towards peace. Without Israel's withdrawal from all of its occupied territories, the world will continue to witness violence, not only in Palestine but in Israel itself. Ireiterate: it is Palestine that is occupied by Israel. It is Palestine that is struggling for its sovereignty and independence. Suppression of that legitimate struggle is not self-defence, but a blatant violation of international law.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Israel's military aggression in Gaza must stop immediately, and it is the responsibility of the Council to act decisively to bring it to a halt. For Indonesia, the Israeli aggression is yet another test of whether the Security Council will live up to its responsibilities towards international peace and the protection of vulnerable populations under the Charter of the United Nations. Should the Council again fail to act, that would not only represent a failure of the Organization, but also the defeat of peace and humanity. The loss ofcivilians on both sides ofthe Palestinian- Israeli conflict is not only deeply disturbing, it also prolongs the animosity and resentment between the two communities.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Rather than focusing on the blessings of the Almighty, the reality is that the Palestinian people is forced to endure a brutal and inhumane assault by Israel. In that regard, Indonesia strongly condemns Israel's indiscriminate killings and its excessive as well as disproportionate use of force. Indonesia is encouraged by the Secretary-General's recent words on the Israeli offensive in Gaza, which stressed that "there can be no military solution to this conflict". We certainly welcome the initiatives of the relevant parties and key countries in pursuit of a ceasefire, as well as the engagement of the Secretary- General through his travel to the region. Indonesia hopes that those actions will strongly encourage the Security Council to act.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate of the Security Council. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. I wish to focus my statement on the question of Palestine. This debate comes amid the rapidly worsening situation in the Gaza Strip. The horrible and indiscriminate attacks upon the Palestinian civilian population, especially in Shujaiya and Khan Younis, along with the similar violence unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territory in the past several weeks, have shocked the people of Indonesia. It is particularly saddening to consider that those brutal attacks are taking place during Ramadan, the holy month during which the blessings of the Almighty have been promised to us.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Indonesia reiterates its strong support and assistance for the investigation process, including by joining the mission to help identify the victims of Flight MH-l7. As the tragic and wanton loss of life is felt around the world, we also demand that those responsible for that inhuman incident be held accountable for their heinous crime. We are aware that such a process will not bring back the daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers or friends of the families who are struggling to cope with their immeasurable loss. However, justice must be served and we urge all concerned countries and entities to fully play their role to ensure that that, along with the other requirements stated in the resolution, happens.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“We therefore welcome the adoption of resolution 2166 (2014), which Indonesia co-sponsored, on this particular issue. In that regard, we also commend Australia for taking the initiative. Our delegation is pleased that the Council, through the resolution, demands full and unrestricted access to the crash site and surrounding area for the appropriate parties and supports a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the incident. For Indonesia, as well as the rest of the international community, it is also important for the evacuation of the victims' bodies to be treated in a dignified, respectful and professional manner and to ensure that the process begins immediately. We also underscore that the victims' bodies must be returned home without any further delay.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“The tragedy of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 has left us all shocked and in deep sadness. We are all in mourning. However, the grief is even greater for the families and friends who are dealing with the loss of their loved ones. As the struggle to understand the loss of so many innocent lives in the crash ofFlight MH-l7 continues, witnessing the current situation, especially for the families of the victims, is deeply painful. We share their pain and their sorrow. Since the incident, we have seen various initiatives and efforts undertaken by many countries to investigate the incident, which we greatly welcome. Indonesia wishes to emphasize that, even when it comes to humanitarian tragedies, all parties must cooperate. In that regard, they should collaborate and assist the peoples and Governments of the victims' countries of origin.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“As a precautionary measure, yesterday my President instructed all Indonesian airlines to exercise the utmost caution and to avoid the airspace in and around conflict areas, including that of Ukraine. In conclusion, as a member of the Association of Southeast Ansian Nations family, Indonesia reiterates its solidarity with the Government and the people of Malaysia, as well as with the countries whose citizens have fallen victim to this tragedy.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“If that is indeed the case, such a heinous act is tantamount to a grave violation of international law, in particular international humanitarian law. In that regard, Indonesia calls upon the Security Council to take immediate steps to enable a thorough, transparent and independent international investigation to be conducted upon this horrendous incident. Indonesia stands ready to join and support such an investigation. If the investigation concludes that the crash was indeed intentionally caused by human factors, be it a missile strike or otherwise, Indonesia demands that the perpetrators of such a heinous and inhuman crime be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“I thank the President for convening today's meeting. As a matter of priority, on behalf of the Government and the people of Indonesia, I wish to express our deepest condolences to all affected nations, especially our good neighbour Malaysia, over the deaths of the 298 civilian passengers and crew aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, which crashed yesterday as it was flying over eastern Ukraine. As the Council may be aware, 12 Indonesian citizens were confirmed among the deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. Allow me also to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the delegations that have expressed their sympathy and condolences to Indonesia. According to various sources and reports, the airplane was presumably shot down by a surface-to-air missile.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“We would like to support the call for the increase in the reimbursement rates for troop costs, daily allowances, mission factors and contingent-owned equipment on the basis of the actual expenses and investment of troop- and police-contributing countries. Finally, with its current participation in eight United Nations peacekeeping missions, Indonesia will continue to strongly support and to contribute to United Nations efforts to lay the foundations for stable international peace. We again underscore the significance of a holistic, properly supported, consultative and coordinated approach to fostering peace and stability. For sustainable outcomes, the interlinkage among peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development should be seamless, nationally owned and fully supported by all relevant actors.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“While new technology can improve situational awareness and help to enhance peacekeepers' safety and security, we should be mindful that its implementation, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), should be considered on a case-by-case basis and should be in keeping with the basic principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as United Nations peacekeeping. Moreover, the legal, technical and financial aspects of the use of and information gathering by UAVs should be examined and approved by all relevant actors. Meanwhile, in the context of deploying the Force Intervention Brigade within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we should also carefully guide the discussion without creating a precedent, as it was agreed as an exceptional consideration.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We believe that the Secretariat can also play a greater role in enabling more meaningful interaction among troop- and police-contributing countries, host countries, the Security Council and itself. That is especially important in the early stages of formulating mission mandates or when they are modified subsequently. We call on the Security Council to engage more frequently and substantively with all peacekeeping stakeholders throughout all phases of a peacekeeping mission and to reflect the different concerns and expectations appropriately so that missions are more effective. The use of modern technology as part of the new trends also needs to be discussed openly and transparently.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In that regard, there is a need to outline an unambiguous and transparent description of robust United Nations peacekeeping operations. The development of concepts, policies and strategies should be an intergovernmental process. We must be mindful of the central role of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations to comprehensively review the various aspects of United Nations peacekeeping and to give its recommendations thereon. The Secretariat should therefore refrain from developing policies or guidelines on peacekeeping without their intergovernmental discussion. While the peacekeeping secretariat needs clear and timely guidance from Member States, too, it should enhance its very valuable work to improve the capacities, planning, oversight and backstopping of missions.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Nothing must be done to damage that precious legitimacy and credibility, which has been hard-earned over many decades. It is in that context that we see the need for making a clear distinction between peacekeeping and peace enforcement, as two completely different things. The Security Council's establishment of peacekeeping operations should not be used to enable interventions in other countries or to impose the interests of some countries on them. The expansion of a mission's mandate and its scope with regard to the use of force in the absence of a carefully laid-out and adequately supported comprehensive plan, constituting a credible political process, consultation and coordination, will jeopardize the mission's impartiality, along with its peacekeepers' safety and security.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the increased demands on United Nations peacekeeping be met by adequate capabilities and resources, and that those demands be fully consistent with the agreed principles, guidelines and terminology governing peacekeeping. As peacekeeping operations continue to evolve both conceptually and operationally, my delegation emphasizes that the three basic peacekeeping principles of the United Nations are indispensable. While innovation and flexibility within reasonable and safe parameters are required if we are to cope with the operations' multidimensional tasks, adherence to the basic principles will maintain the legitimacy and credibility of United Nations peacekeeping missions and support for them, ultimately paving the way for their success.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important and timely open debate on new trends in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we appreciate your well-rounded and realistic concept paper (S/2014/384, annex). We also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Indonesia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Over the years, United Nations peacekeeping has indeed evolved to meet the changing and multidimensional demands of various conflicts. Indonesia concurs with the observation of the concept note that this evolution poses significant and higher security threats to Blue Helmets and civilian staff required to undertake a wide variety of complex tasks.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Finally, it is also our view that the international community must continue to assist Palestinians in the necessary preparation for their eventual statehood. In that regard, last month, Indonesia and Japan co-chaired the Second Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development. The East Asian nations and international organizations that took part in the Conference recommitted themselves to the development of Palestine, as well as to the ongoing Middle East peace process, through capacity-building and by reinvigorating the business environment in Palestine. We encourage other nations to undertake similar initiatives and urge those that are already undertaking such measures to step up their efforts.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“To us and to other members of the international community, those are far more intractable issues than the choice of the Palestinians to set aside their divisions. Let us remember that, for over 60 years, peace has eluded the Palestinian peoples due to the Israeli occupation. By deploying the tools of intimidation and fear, Israel has established the great insecurity that it now seeks to perpetuate by choosing to abandon negotiations. We call on Israel to rethink that option and to return to the negotiating table, which is the only door to peace. We again call on Israel to withdraw without delay from the territories it has occupied since 1967 and to allow the realization of an independent State of Palestine as demanded by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Those policies, and not Palestinian unity, constitute the real problems and challenges for negotiations. Among those policies is the continued development of settlements. As was highlighted recently by the Israeli Bureau of Statistics, there was an astounding 123 per cent increase in settlement construction in the West Bank between 2012 and 2013. Like many other countries, Indonesia has frequently asserted the illegality of settlement construction and the danger it poses to negotiations. We have also frequently drawn attention to the importance for Israel to demonstrate good faith in the negotiation of the other core issues, that is, the status of East Jerusalem, permanent borders, security, refugees and water.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“In that light, it must be evident to the international community that Palestinian reconciliation is as much their inalienable right as that of self-determination. Indonesia therefore takes this opportunity to congratulate the Palestinians upon reaching that historic agreement. We strongly believe that Palestinians' desire to unite is a right to be encouraged, since it guarantees that Palestinians can speak as one, and not with separate voices. In other words, the suggestion that Palestinians can enjoy a place at the negotiating table with Israel if they are divided is only a trick aimed at justifying Israel's unwillingness to continue negotiations. For years, Indonesia has called on Israel to halt policies that frustrate the prospects of peace.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“It is common knowledge that Indonesia is a steadfast supporter of the Palestinian people and their quest for peace through the realization of their dream of an independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In that regard, Indonesia is deeply distressed that, last week, the Government of Israel decided to call off the ongoing negotiations. It used as an excuse the historic agreement among Palestinians to form a Government of national unity. Last year, the General Assembly designated 2014 as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, with the objective of boosting international support for the right of Palestinians to self-determination.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. I am also grateful to the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Robert Serry, for his comprehensive briefing. Indonesia associates itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Guinea, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Algined Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. The timing of today's meeting is of the essence, in view of the critical fact that the nine months of peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel were scheduled to be concluded at this time - in fact, today.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Against that background, such national data collection and measurements are best carried out under the authority of host Governments. That will encourage them to fully understand standards and parameters for fair, transparent and accountable rule of law. Such capacity is indispensable in the formulation of the country's own national legal development. To conclude, promoting and strengthening the rule of law is indeed a complex and daunting task. It calls for a high degree of understanding and empathy towards the local situation and a willingness to engage in a sustainable manner. To that end, the United Nations must prepare itself for missions of such character in future. Among other things, funding, management, human resources and expertise can and must be made available in a timely and sustainable fashion.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“While modest in number, our female officers have played an instrumental role in the mainstreaming of gender perspectives in the activities of those missions. The latest report of the Secretary-General on measuring the effectiveness of United Nations rule of law assistance in conflict and post-conflict situations (S/2013/34l) provides a substantial and in-depth analysis for our future work. While appreciative of the work of the Secretary-General, Indonesia reiterates the need for further deliberation on the subject as set out in the report. Indonesia concurs that national data collection and measurement are necessary for the evaluation of United Nations peace mission mandates. Nonetheless, our initial view is that those activities should be carried out under the umbrella of strengthening the national capacity of the Governments concerned.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“To that end, local history and customs can provide relevant norms and values that support universally recognized principles, such as the promotion and protection of human rights, transparency and equality. Such a culture-sensitive approach will better withstand resistance and strengthen local confidence in the rule of law development. Furthermore, Indonesia is firmly convinced that the inclusion of women and children in the rule of law agenda, as part of community empowerment, strengthens local resilience and forms a significant platform for development. That conviction manifests itself in our sending female peacekeepers and police personnel to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source