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“In that regard, my delegation would like to share some of its observations as follows. First, on the strengthening of compliance with international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law, Indonesia was pleased to support, together with your country, Madam President, as well as Norway, Austria and Uganda, the Conference held in Oslo earlier this year on reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law. Prior to the Conference, Indonesia, together with Norway, hosted a regional workshop on international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians in Jakarta in November 2010.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We must explore how improvements can be brought about in order to have tangible results in protecting civilians and how we can galvanize actions across the spectrum to ensure that basic human rights, especially the right to life of civilians in armed conflict, are protected. While noting the progress made in setting up the international normative framework, and the international experiences and best practices on this issue that are increasingly being provided, we concur with the Secretary-General's observations on the need to translate the normative framework and commitments into concrete improvements for the protection of civilians on the ground. It is therefore vital to make progress in effectively addressing the five core challenges identified in the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/376).”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We wish to thank the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their respective useful briefings, which highlight progress on the protection of civilians and the persistent challenges during armed conflicts. This meeting is particularly timely as today we hold an annual memorial service in memory of United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year and for fallen United Nations staff as well as survivors of the horrific bombing in Baghdad 10 years ago.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Allow me, at the outset, to thank you, Madam President, for your presence and for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict,x) as well as for your well- rounded concept paper on the agenda item before us (S/20123/447, annex). The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a very important topic for Indonesia. While the Security Council has considered this topic for more than a decade, in recent years the international community has witnessed a growing number of civilian deaths, including of women, children and the elderly.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“I would like to conclude by underscoring the significance ofa comprehensive and integrated approach to the maintenance of regional and international peace and security. In order to effectively address conflicts and achieve sustainable results, it is critical that mediation, peacemaking and peacebuilding be deployed from the onset of instability, and nurtured and sustained through an inclusive and credible political process that includes paying attention to the root causes. Such an endeavour, when undertaken in a spirit of partnership between the United Nations and regional as well as subregional organizations, will inevitably yield greater peace around the world.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It must continue to strengthen its role as a net contributor to international peace and security. Stronger and effective regional and subregional organizations, able to promote and wage peace in their respective regions, will not only contribute to global peace but, as has been proved in the case of ASEAN, also enable the countries in the region to channel their resources to development. What the United Nations can do is to assist regional and subregional organizations such as ASEAN in continuing to build their capacity. The United Nations and ASEAN already have at their disposal such a partnership platform under the Comprehensive Partnership, which can benefit from broadened cooperation in various pertinent areas, including peacebuilding, peacekeeping, mediation and civilian capacity.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“A stable, peaceful and prosperous South-East Asia, indeed, the Asia-Pacific, as once underlined by Indonesia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa, must necessarily entail an ASEAN that is at the heart of the region's dynamics, positively shaping and moulding developments. Being an ardent proponent of closer United Nations- ASEAN cooperation, we are proud of the fact that among the key outcomes of Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN in 2011 was the ASEAN-United Nations Comprehensive Partnership and Bali Concord III. Both are seminal documents reflecting a greater ASEAN role on the global stage. In that connection, allow me to share the following thoughts. ASEAN, as a vibrant and dynamic regional organization, can and should be part of the solution to many global security issues by being effective, capable and peaceful.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“To that end, it is important to maintain continuing consultations between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations so as to develop an understanding of the lessons and mechanisms that are transferable and those that may not be. Some regional frameworks should receive the right assistance from the United Nations and other actors, and strong efforts should be made to strengthen strategic trust between the United Nations and various organizations. In our view, it is those efforts that will help to develop and strengthen cooperation in such areas as early warning, conflict prevention, mediation and post-conflict peacebuilding. Let me turn to my own region, South-East Asia. Indonesia is a staunch supporter of regional cooperation, and ASEAN forms an integral part of our foreign policy.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Our response to that question is that it is not only possible to do so, but it is also important. In our View, the challenge before the United Nations is not to be everywhere or to attempt to do everything. On the contrary, the emerging reality is that the United Nations can be more effective simply by developing and strengthening its partnerships, especially with regional and subregional organizations, so that the stronger those partnerships are, the stronger and more effective the United Nations becomes. If that goal is to be achieved, Indonesia reiterates that one size does not and cannot fit all. Owing to cultural and other factors, an approach that may be a winner in one part of the world may not be as successful in another.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“With that background in mind, my delegation welcomes the adoption of today's presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/l2, which reflects and reaffirms many of the important elements from previous presidential statements on the subject. The greater complexity of current conflicts requires regional and subregional organizations to play a more significant and multidimensional role. In order to carry out the task of maintaining international peace and security more effectively, however, we must continue to expand and deepen cooperation and dialogue between the United Nations system and those organizations. Is it possible to more clearly define the comparative advantages of the United Nations and each regional organization in problem-solving and their contribution to international peace and security?”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“On 13 January 2010, at the instigation of China, the Council held another debate (S/PV.6257) that focused on the relationship between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, stressing the importance of developing effective partnerships. Following that debate, the Council expressed its intention to promote closer and more operational cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the fields of conflict early-warning, prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and to ensure the coherence, synergy and collective effectiveness of their efforts (see S/PRST/2010/1).”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Indeed, during our last presidency of the Security Council in November 2007, we also held an open debate on it (S/PV.5776), after which the Council issued presidential statement S/PRST/2007/42. Among other points in that presidential statement, the Council recognized the important role of regional and subregional organizations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and how such organizations are strongly positioned to understand the root causes of many conflicts and other security challenges close to home and to influence their prevention and resolution.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the outset, the delegation of Indonesia congratulates you, Madam President, on your presidency for the month of August. We are grateful to you for convening this important open debate, and for your helpful and well-structured concept paper (S/2013/446, annex). Indonesia associates itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). We would also like to express our appreciation to the various regional and subregional organizations that have spoken today, and commends them on their work to advance peace in their respective regions. The subject of this debate is particularly important to Indonesia.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We should see to it that they receive the help they need. Without doubt, part of the response to the situation in Syria is political. In that regard, Indonesia reiterates its call for a political process that will lead to a permanent solution to the conflict in accordance with the aspirations of the Syrian people. In that connection, members of the Council must put their differences aside in fulfilment of their mandate and must commence earnest measures to bring the violence to an end.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“As my delegation observed during the last debate (see S/PV.6950), the catastrophe in Syria has regrettably continued to evolve, with no response from the international community, including the Council. As members of the Council know only too well, however, the situation on the ground has become so dire that it now threatens the stability of the region. We have on our hands a grave humanitarian crisis in Syria that involves refugees and displaced persons, which calls for immediate attention. On the question of refugees, it is self-evident that the spillover of more than 1.7 million people, including 71,000 Palestinian refugees, to neighboring countries is an issue of great concern for the Governments involved. Those refugees require further assistance through international relief organizations.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“To put it simply, no nation should be immune from the consequences of violating international law, and that includes Israel. Indonesia therefore welcomes the European Union's (EU) new guidelines on the eligibility of Israeli entities and their activities in the occupied territories for grants, prizes and financial instruments funded by the EU. Under the new guidelines, the EU will not recognize any changes to pre-l967 borders other than those agreed by the parties to the Middle East peace process. In accordance with our belief that violations of international law should not be rewarded, we support that approach and commend it to other members of the international community. Permit me now to turn to Syria.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“In order to give that initiative a good chance of success, Indonesia urges Israel to halt any conduct that might impair the effort. To that end, my delegation would like to underline that Israel must be prevailed upon to recognize the futility of ignoring the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians with regard to the core issues, namely, illegal settlements, the status of Jerusalem, refugees, security and permanent borders. If true progress is ever to be made on the Middle East file, it is essential that Israel act as a responsible partner and member of the international community. It is critical that Israel abandon the impunity through which it has ignored and defied United Nations resolutions and international law for more than 60 years.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Indonesia has always been deeply supportive of the two-State solution, based on the conviction that an independent State of Palestine, with rights and responsibilities that are coterminous with those of other States, will contribute to the attainment of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, and not detract from it. We believe that peace on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine, is the irreducible minimum basis for negotiations. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the ongoing efforts being made by the United States, including through Secretary Kerry's visits to the region in the past three months. We furthermore welcome the plans for a resumption of direct talks and look forward to that historic process.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“In that regard, it remains our concern that nothing poses as obvious an obstacle to progress as the construction of illegal settlements, which constitute a strong symbol of Israel's lack of commitment to meeting the Palestinians on a productive playing field. Similarly, throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, Israel has continued with such policies and practices as the construction of the separation wall, home demolitions, residency revocations and the closure of Palestinian institutions. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Israel's blockade, which has continued for five years, is asphyxiating the economy, as it frustrates the movement of people and goods, thereby increasing unemployment and shrinking private-sector businesses.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The Middle East region continues to undergo great instability, with tragic human consequences, a dire humanitarian situation and an uncertain conclusion. Indonesia remains deeply committed to, and concerned about, the prospects for peace in the Middle East. The question of Palestine, which is a key concern for my country, has dragged on both as a fact and as an agenda item in the Council for far too long. We are deeply appalled that the Israeli policy in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, has continued with little regard for the need to create conditions conducive to peace and a resolution of the conflict.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The delegation of Indonesia is pleased to participate in this open debate. In that regard, I would first like to thank the United States, as President of the Council for the month of July, for convening this meeting. My delegation is 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 and detailed briefing. In making these remarks, Indonesia would also like to associate itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by the representative of Djibouti on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The grave humanitarian situation on the ground, particularly with reference to refugees and displaced persons, must be addressed as a matter of urgency. Finally, we must start without delay a political process that will lead to a permanent solution to the conflict, in accordance with the aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We call on the international community to work harder to consolidate our efforts against Israel's violations of international law, and to ensure justice and freedom for the people of Palestine. On the situation in Syria, a humanitarian catastrophe has regrettably continued to evolve, without proper response from the international community, including the Council. The situation on the ground has become so dire that it now threatens the stability of the region. Against this unfolding crisis, earnest efforts to stop the violence must commence immediately. Members of the Council must put their differences aside and find the best way to convince all parties to the conflict to halt the violence.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That was last November's historic admission to the United Nations of Palestine as a non-member observer State. Regretably, that action of the General Assembly was met with extreme retaliatory measures by Israel. We are extremely concerned over Israel's continued inhumane and unlawful detention and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians, including children and women, who continue to be subjected to mental and physical mistreatment without recourse to just and impartial legal proceedings. Many members of the international community, including Indonesia, have persistently condemned Israeli actions. Yet Israel continues to demonstrate its disregard for international law.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Continued Israeli settlement activity not only compounds the problem of the fragmentation of the West Bank, but also signals a complete absence of commitment to engaging the Palestinians in fair and realistic negotiations. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains debilitating as Israel's severe blockade hinders the movement of people and goods, thereby leading to increasing unemployment and the shrinking of private businesses and economic activities. Accordingly, Indonesia again urges Israel to stop ignoring and defying relevant United Nations resolutions and international law, which it has done without repercussion or consequence thus far. It is discouraging to note that within the past year, there has been only one positive development in the Palestinian cause.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Nonetheless, we are encouraged by the recent efforts of the concerned parties to revive the path of peace, and create an atmosphere conducive to progress. In this regard, Indonesia remains fervently supportive of the two-State solution of Israel and a viable and independent Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side in peace and security, on the basis of the principle of land for peace and a just and comprehensive peace consistent with relevant Security Council resolutions, the road map of the Quartet, and the Arab Peace Initiative. Yet, Israeli policy in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially its continued illegal settlement activities, continues to prove to be an intractable obstacle towards that objective.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Allow me at the outset to thank the Rwandan presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate. We are also grateful to the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, for his briefing. Before I go further, the delegation of Indonesia would like to associate itself with the statements made by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Permanent Representative of Djibouti on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Like other members of the international community, Indonesia remains concerned over the absence of progress in the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Attempts to resume dialogue and substantive negotiations between the two parties have been made to no avail.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Finally, I would like to conclude by expressing Indonesia's high appreciation and admiration to all humanitarian actors, operating within and outside the United Nations system, for their steadfast devotion and work to ensuring that conflict-affected people are protected and that their basic needs of living with dignity are provided.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, Indonesia concurs that there must be compliance on the part of the parties to a conflict with their obligations under international law, particularly in their conduct of hostilities. It is a tragic fact that, owing to the lack, if not the absence, of effective preventive measures and the exercise of the rule of law, women and children remain the most vulnerable persons in conflict situations. In the Council eight months ago, the Secretary-General made a strong appeal to all of us to do more to protect women and children. To expect conflict parties to voluntarily comply with international norms without cross-sector interventions and monitoring is unrealistic. We hope that our continued exchanges on that particular issue will yield concrete proposals and frameworks to better protect women and children in times of crisis.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We reiterate the responsibility of the Security Council and the United Nations peacekeeping secretariat to furnish the needed equipment, training and resources to peacekeepers, along with clear guidelines. We also stress the imperative of close cooperation with national authorities in the implementation of all mandated peacekeeping tasks. There need to be greater efforts in the promotion of knowledge of, respect for and observance by all countries and relevant actors of their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, international human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law. Indonesia fully supports those efforts and continues to actively participate in the global efforts of protecting civilians in armed conflict through United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Our continued dialogue in this and other United Nations forums can explore all possible options on viable accountability measures, ranging from the mechanisms of prosecution to truth and reconciliation commissions and victim rehabilitation. Secondly, the mandates on the protection of civilians under imminent threat of physical violence assigned within the United Nations peacekeeping operations framework are vital. Indonesia supports the call of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations in its 2012 report (A/66/19) that the protection of civilian mandates should be implemented without prejudice to the primary responsibility of host Governments to protect civilians.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The traditional method of conflict settlement through a trade-off between justice and politics has been seen as an attractive political option. The best kind of assistance and encouragement that the Council can provide may be tangible support and capacity-building to improve the preventive functions of justice and strengthen the rule of law and education, which mitigate the culture of violence in the first place. Nevertheless, accountability must be an indispensable component of peace and lasting reconciliation. International and national prosecutions are not the only methods for ensuring accountability, however.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“First, on the very important challenge of ensuring accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, we note that the Secretary-General's report urges the Council to encourage and assist States in ensuring accountability with regard to violations of international humanitarian and human rights law at the national level. Achieving that goal will be a daunting task. Apart from the insufficient capacity to ensure accountability usually present in conflict-affected countries, tension usually exists between the justice and political authorities. Leaders are often pressured politically into maintaining so-called stability rather than pursuing accountability, which can easily deepen confrontations.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The core challenges, as identified in the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/376), have yet to be fully addressed at the global, regional and national levels. The figures given in the report illustrate the urgency of doing better. On the three issues highlighted in the Council President's concept note (S/2013/75, annex) - namely, bolstering accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law; enhancing the implementation of protection mandates by peacekeeping and other relevant missions; and ensuring compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians in armed conflict - I would like to offer some of my delegation's observations.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Today's debate once more underlines the critical role of the Security Council in setting out effective norms on civilian protection through its resolutions, statements and mandates for United Nations peacekeeping operations, as well as strengthening the support and equipment required for those operations. I am hopeful that today's deliberations will contribute to clearer guidance for and improvement of practical measures on the protection of civilians. Since the adoption of the landmark resolution 1265 (1999), there has been considerable progress on the subject of the protection of civilians. However, that progress has not consistently been translated into more effective, better coordinated and properly supported protection efforts on the ground.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating the Republic of Korea on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. Also allow me to thank the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their valuable briefings. Indonesia would like to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf ofthe Non-Aligned Movement and with that to be delivered by the representative of Norway on behalf of countries supporting the initiative entitled "Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law", resulting from the seminar held in November 2011 in Buenos Aires, which was sponsored by the Governments of Argentina and Norway.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Finally, we must also start, without delay, a political process aimed at finding solutions that are in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Let me now turn to the situation in Syria, which has been raging for some time now. We must urgently work for an immediate end to the violence and address the dire humanitarian needs of the people. We must also ensure that vital humanitarian assistance can reach the people in need of it, in order to stop the deplorable human suffering of the Syrian people. To complement the work of the Joint Special Representative for Syria, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, the international community must play a more robust role and be united so as to find a comprehensive solution to the situation. Indonesia welcomes the upcoming International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria, to be held later this month in Kuwait.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Indonesia remains ardently supportive of the two- Statesolution,basedontheconvictionthatanindependent State of Palestine, with rights and responsibilities equal to those of other States, will contribute to achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The historic decision by the General Assembly to accord non-member observer State status to Palestine, through resolution 67/ 19, is indeed a strong testament to the support of the majority of Member States for the struggle of Palestine to exercise its right to self- determination, in line with the principles outlined in relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative. However, we must continue our support for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Continued illegal construction and expansion of settlements compounds the problem of fragmentation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. That inevitably hinders the prospect of negotiations. All the while, Gaza continues to endure widespread suffering caused by Israel's menacing blockade, making recovery almost impossible in that area. Meanwhile, we must also urgently and comprehensively address dire humanitarian needs of the Palestinian Authority, which are directly linked to the damaging and illegal Israeli policy ofwithholding tax revenues. In that regard, I wish to underline the calls made by the Palestinian leadership for the contributions that the Authority urgently needs in order to carry out its functions, deploy humanitarian relief and develop its capacity.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Like many members of the international community, Indonesia is very concerned over the absence of progress in the peace process between Israel and Palestine. We are very clear about one thing: the hurdle of illegal settlements is the most potent obstacle to the prospect of peace in the Middle East, with particular implications for the two-State solution. In recent months, Israel has continued its defiance by proclaiming an escalation in settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory and East Jerusalem, including through the so-called E-l corridor plan. That attitude is an affront to the cause of peace. It must be confronted, and it must be stopped. Because of those considerations, my delegation reiterates that Israel must fully abide by the resolutions of this Council in respect of settlements.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the outset, Mr. President, my delegation would like to thank you for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, for his comprehensive and detailed briefing. The Indonesian delegation is particularly pleased to welcome the participation of Mr. Riad Malki, Foreign Minister of the State of Palestine, in this meeting. My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the representative of Djibouti on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“A comprehensive approach that addresses root causes, inclusive political processes, peacemaking, development and strong national institutions is necessary for sustainable peace. We should all work together to ensure the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations and help to put in place and bolster a responsive multidimensional framework that supports peacekeeping.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“We strongly support the call by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations in its 2012 report on the importance of ensuring coherence among peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development. For Indonesia, peacekeeping is an important element in its foreign policy as well as an integral part of its constitutional mandate. Indonesia's participation in United Nations peacekeeping goes back as far as 1956. We are currently participating in six United Nations peacekeeping missions, and our Garuda Contingent has also been working on critical peacebuilding- related tasks. We aim to increase our contribution and participation in United Nations peacekeeping. Finally, let me reiterate that peacekeeping alone is not sufficient.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“While peacekeepers undertake many important peacebuilding and other multidimensional tasks, we should also utilize the principle of comparative advantage to achieve best outcomes, in particular with respect to highly specialized and longer-term tasks. Certain specialized civilian tasks need civilian experts with specific experiences and skills. The approach to multidimensional peacekeeping should therefore reflect developments that are taking place under the United Nations civilian capacity review along with the work being carried out by the Peacebuilding Commission. Other United Nations entities are also conducting some very useful programmes on development and peacebuilding, and we need to promote an integrated and complementary approach.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“In that regard, Indonesia commends the increased focus by the Council on the peacekeeping/peacebuilding nexus over the past two years and welcomes the Council's various pronouncements on including peacebuilding elements in peacekeeping mandates, as appropriate, along with the emphasis on national ownership. We also support the Council's commitment to continuing to improve its reflection on early peacebuilding tasks related to institution-building. Strengthening core national capacities is essential to laying foundations for sustainable development and peace. The General Assembly has also underscored the importance of supporting national civilian capacity development and institution-building, including through peacekeeping operations in accordance with their mandates.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“While United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed, in principle, to support the implementation of a ceasefire or peace agreement, their active role in peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding in many cases is inevitable. In his 2009 report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304), the Secretary-General pointed to the unprecedented demands on leadership capacity by the United Nations, which relate, among other things, to the number, size and complexity of peacekeeping missions, which have expanded dramatically in recent years.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“That requires that the various components ofUnited Nations peacekeeping -military, police and civilian - work together closely and unite in a sense of common purpose. That also requires that, in the face of understandable overlap between the dynamic boundaries of peacekeeping, peacemaking, peace-enforcement, peacebuilding and development, the United Nations and its partners are always ready with responsive, comprehensive and properly supported strategies to foster peace with both immediate and longer-term measures, guided by the needs and priorities of affected communities. The wide-ranging nature and scope ofthe challenge necessitates that explicitly clear guidelines are provided to Blue Helmets, with the required equipment, training and resources.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“As Blue Helmets are entrusted with more complex and multidimensional mandates, all peacekeeping stakeholders, namely, the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Secretariat and troop-providing and host countries, should constantly make efforts so that the missions are supported adequately and meet their objectives effectively. We are confident that today's debate and resolution 2086 (2013), adopted earlier, will further the Council's critical work, along with that of stakeholders, on strengthening United Nations peacekeeping. As a unique global partnership, United Nations peacekeeping endures as a tremendously potent and cost- effective tool in saving humankind from conflict and instability. We must do everything that we can to enable it to maximize its effect.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important open debate, as well as for your useful concept paper (S/2013/4, annex), which reflects many of the vital challenges and accomplishments of United Nations peacekeeping. We also highly appreciate the remarks of the Secretary- General. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Indonesia concurs with the observation in the President's non-paper that modern-day peacekeeping has progressively evolved and adapted itself to changing demands and circumstances. We particularly welcome the note's focus on the mutually reinforcing peacekeepingfpeacebuilding nexus.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source