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first: 2019-02-13
most recent: 2020-10-19
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“That is a basic foundation that is needed to be able to effectively assist the Syrian people. That is also a necessity, not an option. Moreover, a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process is not merely a slogan, it is a process that would lead to a lasting political settlement of the crisis. We are fully aware of the complexity of the crisis, and ignoring the principled elements of sovereignty and territorial integrity will complicate the situation. In that context, let me reiterate Indonesia's strong rejection of the recognition of Golan Heights as part of Israel by the United States, as elaborated by our Vice-Minister at yesterday's meeting (see S/PV.8489). Secondly, a strong political commitment is greatly needed by all parties to work together and gradually begin the political process.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“As the conflict enters its ninth year, it is more crucial than ever to move the political process forward, pursuant to the Geneva communique (S/2013/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015). Indonesia believes that a negotiated political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Syria. The absence ofa political solution will continue to deteriorate the humanitarian situation in Syria. My delegation wishes to share three pertinent points: the need to respect Syria's sovereignty, the need for strong political commitment and the urgency of addressing the humanitarian situation in Al-Hol camp, Rukban and Idlib. First, Indonesia urges the international community to fully respect and reaffirm its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Director Rajasingham for their briefings. My delegation also wishes to congratulate Ms. Khawla Matar on her appointment as the Deputy Special Envoy for Syria. We wish her every success in carrying out her mandate. Indonesia is pleased to hear the continuing discussions and engagement between Special Envoy Pedersen and the relevant parties to the conflict. As stated last month by Ambassador Pedersen in this Chamber (see S/PV.8475), building confidence and trust with the parties is indeed key. My delegation therefore fully supports the Special Envoy's approach in developing a sustained dialogue. For Indonesia, it is a sine qua non for any future progress.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping missions, such as MONUSCO, the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, play crucial roles in the region. We call on the members of the Council to continue their support for the United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Great Lakes region. Addressing the complex peace and security challenge in the region is not easy, but let us strive to reach that goal together to ensure that peace will not merely be a pipe dream but a reality for all.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region in responding to the threat from armed groups and encourages those countries to promote disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Nevertheless, assistance is needed to enable them to do it. United Nations peacekeepers, through engagement with local communities, are able to disarm and demobilize members of armed groups, as evidenced by Indonesian peacekeepers on the ground in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), who have received weapons from armed groups in recent weeks.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The international community should honour its commitment to assist the countries of the region and improve its humanitarian assistance to them in a timely fashion, including through the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund. Thirdly, the work of regional organizations and United Nations missions in the region should be supported by the Security Council. We recognize the role played by the regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern Africa Development Community, who, together with the United Nations, are the guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, which was signed by 13 countries of the region.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“I echo the Secretary-General in recognizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of conflict in the region. Trust is important and partnership is key. Secondly, relief for the humanitarian situation must be prioritized. At the end of last year, about 11.2 million people in the Great Lakes region were forcibly displaced and more than 22.7 million people needed food assistance. However, in 2018, the funding of humanitarian responses in the region was at less than 50 per cent of requirements and in one country was as low as 33 per cent of requirements. That cannot go on much longer. We cannot hope for a peaceful Great Lakes region while failing to provide the means of assistance. That is like expecting a tree to grow while there is a drought and no rain.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General's report (S/2019/229) notes that insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Burundi have had a negative impact on peace and stability in the Great Lakes region, which remain fragile, in particular with regard to threats by armed groups, illicit exploitation and trade of natural resources and the outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The lack of development is also one of the leading causes of instability in the region. Nevertheless, we recently saw peaceful general elections and a peaceful transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the signing of a global peace agreement in the Central African Republic. That forward momentum is indeed an improvement in the political situation of the Great Lakes region.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“Indonesia would like to thank Special Envoy Said Djinnit for his comprehensive briefing. Let me also take this opportunity to commend Mr. Djinnit's tireless efforts in and resolute commitment to creating peace in the Great Lakes region. We wish him well and every success in his future endeavours. I will focus my comments on three pertinent points. First, the root causes of the conflict should be addressed. The Great Lakes region has been marred by conflicts, distrust and humanitarian difficulties for years.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“As we speak now, a team from the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management is on the ground in Myanmar. In conclusion, we trust that the EU will continue to contribute to international peace and security by helping to resolve crises through diplomatic means, emphasizing peaceful settlement and on the basis of international law.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Its role is becoming ever more vital to a number of United Nations peacekeeping operations, whether through financing, military contribution or political support. Currently, as the largest troop contributor to United Nations peacekeeping in the Chamber, Indonesia looks forward to the continued support of the EU, together with other partners, on United Nations peacekeeping. I am aware that the list of areas in which the EU has a substantial role to play has not been exhausted in my statement. We in ASEAN also share many of the values of the EU in the pacific settlement of disputes and in addressing conflict through dialogue, mediation and political settlement, as well as the need for neighbours to take care of neighbours.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Indonesia also recognizes the work of the EU on various issues with which the Security Council is seized, such as the Iranian nuclear issue and the settlement process of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Indonesia welcomes this role. We look forward to any effort to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process as well as many other issues addressed by the High Representative in her briefing. The partnership between the United Nations and the EU is one of the major strategic partnerships with a regional organization. It includes active engagement on a number of conflicts and crises that go beyond the EU neighbourhood. Indonesia commends the excellent cooperation between the United Nations and the EU in numerous peacekeeping contexts. Today, the EU is a major actor in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“It is only through investment in a stronger multilateral approach and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law that global challenges can be addressed effectively. We also share the view on the importance of working together on global issues, such as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals, and hope for continued support of the EU on financing for development. The EU has made important contributions to maintaining regional stability in other regions. Indonesia and ASEAN, too, have benefited from the EU role. ASEAN and the EU have survived by helping each other through many challenges. Relations between the two regions are expanding and developing progressively on the economic, political and cultural fronts.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Indonesia attaches utmost importance to such cooperation, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. In that spirit, we initiated a meeting on this important topic during our presidency of the Council in 2007 (see S/PV.5776). We also believe in what the High Representative referred to, namely, triangular cooperation in which regional arrangements work with the United Nations and other partners. Indonesia strongly believes, that to address the collective challenges, greater emphasis must be placed upon multilateralism. In working through multilateral mechanisms, cooperation, dialogue and mediation must take precedence over unilateralism and division.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Our world today is witness to great and unprecedented challenges. After listening attentively to the briefing by Ms. Mogherini, I believe that it is clear that Europe is certainly not immune to those challenges. We understand that there are no easy solutions to some of those challenges, and the European Union (EU) and other regional organizations cannot find solutions to the difficult and complex issues alone. That is where the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations come into play. We can easily find a very good example of this partnership in the African Union. The African Union, through its regional conflict prevention and management mechanism, has established itself today as an essential and credible partner of the United Nations.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“They can build bridges of understanding, they can transform relations from enmity to amity, and they can bring stability and prosperity where conflict and discord previously reigned. We believe that neighbours know best. We recognize the important role played by regional and subregional arrangements within the framework of full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all States in their respective regions. However, we have to bear in mind that regional and subregional organization must adapt to new challenges in order to remain relevant to the pursuit of international peace and security. My second points concerns the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. The challenges of the twenty-first century are too numerous and complex.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me join others in welcoming Her Excellency Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to the Security Council. We thank the High Representative for her very informative and comprehensive briefing. Allow me to highlight some key issues. The first is the role played by regional arrangements as first responders in the maintenance of international peace and security. As a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia is a consistent and robust supporter of regional organizations. Indonesia believes that regional organizations can fundamentally shift the dynamics of the region towards peace and security.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“We believe that genuine dialogue among countries in the region, as well as beyond the region, including interregional dialogue, will always provide a solid base for a durable solution to any situation that can be acceptable to all parties. Let me conclude by wishing Minister Lajcak every success during his term as Chairperson-in-Office ofthe OSCE in implementing its noble aims and programmes, as highlighted in his briefing.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“Chapter VIII of the Charter is specifically dedicated to regional arrangements, underlining that the Security Council shall encourage the development of pacific settlements to local disputes through regional arrangements. In our part of the world, we have the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Since its inception in August 1967, ASEAN member countries have shared the responsibility of strengthening peace, stability and security in the region, free from foreign military interference and undue pressure. ASEAN also contributes to the promotion of peace and security in the wider Asia-Pacific region. In that regard, ASEAN has and will continue to engage with its dialogue partners.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“Indonesia therefore also emphasizes the need to adequately support affected countries, with assistance being guided by their identified priorities. Thirdly, Indonesia firmly believes in the pivotal role of regional arrangements. Regional organizations and countries, through their bonds of history, shared culture and understanding, can have unique insights into solving conflicts peacefully. We underscore the continued attention by the United Nations to more meaningfully profit from the regional entities, with a view to promoting world peace and prosperity. The Charter of the United Nations also highlights the importance of regional arrangements in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“Secondly, full respect for non-interference, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States is fundamental in the relations among nations, and each United Nations State Member must abide by those principles. It is equally essential that everyone respect the principle of refraining from the threat or use of force in the resolution of conflicts. We sincerely believe in the value of dialogue and the need to settle disputes amicably, as also rightly emphasized by Minister Lajcak. Political will to that end may not always be a given, but with sustained dialogue, mutual respect and credible peace efforts it can be nurtured. While each conflict is unique, insufficient State capacity and institutions often constitutes a critical impediment to peacebuilding.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“Indonesia also appreciates the three emphasis areas identified by the Slovak chairmanship, namely, preventing, mediating and mitigating conflict and focusing on the people it affects; providing for a safer future; and effective multilateralism. It is only through those measures can we together overcome such increasingly complex challenges as counter-terrorism, climate change, women and peace and security and others. As we live in a highly interdependent world, we have an unshakeable belief in the virtue of multilateralism in finding solutions to global challenges and promoting sustainable peace and development. The United Nations itself is a manifestation of multilateralism and outstanding proof that it can uniquely deliver on solving challenges when everyone is fully committed to the Organization's purposes and principles.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“Let me first of all thank France for convening this meeting and congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency. You may rest assured that my delegation will cooperate very closely with you during your presidency. I would also like to thank the presidency of Equatorial Guinea last month. I would like to welcome the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Minister Miroslav Lajcak, to the Security Council and thank him for his very comprehensive briefing. Considering the positive contribution of the OSCE and other such organizations from other regions, Indonesia would like to stress three points. First, Indonesia welcomes the aims of the Slovak OSCE 2019 chairmanship in promoting dialogue, trust and stability in the OSCE area.”
2019-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8479 (2019) · source
“The Council must also be able to insist that all relevant parties promote national dialogue and accept the Secretary-General's good offices in order to help resolve the crisis. It is high time for the Council to play its pivotal role in avoiding the exacerbation of the situation in Venezuela. We hope that Venezuela will be able to peacefully overcome this crisis, while ensuring security, stability and prosperity for its people. I would like to end my statement by quoting Herbert Hoover: "Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men." Let us all use our hearts and minds for the people of Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we are cognizant of the fact that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela is increasingly concerning and requires proper attention. We therefore encourage the delivery of all humanitarian aid for the people of Venezuela through a proper channel of the United Nations, in close coordination with the Venezuelan Government. We strongly believe that the Council has an important role to play - based on the Charter of the United Nations - in assisting Venezuela to return to normalcy. To that end, it should speak in unity. Indonesia hopes that the Security Council can promote avenues that create the environment conducive for all relevant actors to commit to inclusive and credible political dialogue.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“It is our strong conviction that there will always be a negotiated solution based on dialogue among all those involved, including the option set forth in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, which provides us with various tools to be utilized in addressing the situation. We therefore urge all parties to follow that path, while taking into account the safety and prosperity of the people of Venezuela. In that connection, we welcome and support the Montevideo Mechanism, which seeks to preserve peace in Venezuela based on the principle of non-interference and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Indonesia has always been consistent in upholding and respecting the principles of non-interference, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of all countries, including Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“First of all, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I also welcome His Excellency Mr. Jorge Arreaza, Minister of the People's Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. We have been closely following the situation and the escalation of tensions in Venezuela, and we deeply regret the loss of lives resulting from recent events. We cannot afford to witness another loss. We fully support the Secretary-General's statement calling for calm and for violence to be avoided at any cost, and we appeal to all of the parties involved, both within and outside the country, to make serious efforts to substantially reduce tensions and avert any escalation of violence. Indonesia believes that dialogue, reconciliation and negotiation must be the preferred options for the resolution of any issue.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation emphasizes the importance of observing the international principles of humanitarian assistance, which include humanity, neutrality and impartiality, as well as full respect for States' sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General's report has highlighted the risk of military escalation and the likely catastrophic consequences in Idlib. We want to reiterate once again that we cannot afford more setbacks on humanitarian issues. We cannot afford to see more children losing their parents because of the crisis, or more people trapped Without food, water or shelter. My delegation believes firmly that a normal and peaceful life for all Syrians is possible. However, everyone in this Chamber is fully aware that in the absence of a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015), the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate. We can and must avoid that. Indonesia stands ready to support the work of Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in advancing the political process in Syria and finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Secondly, Indonesia believes that it is crucial to ensure the safe and voluntary return of refugees to their home areas in Syria. In that regard, we share the call made by Russia, Iran and Turkey during the tripartite summit in Sochi, on 14 February, concerning the importance of ensuring the safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons. All interested parties should be on board with this and should enhance their coordination, in accordance with international law and taking into account the interests of the countries that are hosting refugees. Thirdly, all parties should redouble their efforts and respect their commitments to maintaining the existing ceasefire agreements in order to prevent serious humanitarian consequences.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“The large influx into Al-Hol and the current conditions there, where more than 40,000 people are now living and thousands more are expected, clearly need particular attention. We are pleased that the United Nations has scaled up its efforts by opening a transit centre in Al-Suwar. However, we need to do more. Sixty-one children were reported to have died while in transit or after arriving at the Al-Hol camp. That, too, could and should have been prevented. We urge all the parties to the conflict to take all possible measures to protect civilians, especially women and children, and to ensure the unhindered delivery of the humanitarian assistance they need. The urgency of maintaining life-saving assistance to the millions ofpeople in need ofit in Syria cannot be overemphasized.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“First, with regard to the importance of ensuring the continuation of well-targeted humanitarian assistance, more than 11.7 million people in Syria depend on such assistance, which makes the effort daunting but also crucial. We were therefore delighted to learn that a second convoy reached Rukban, Where some 41,000 people have received life-saving assistance. Sadly, as the Secretary-General states in his report (S/2019/157), eight children have died owing to the dire situation in the camp, which was exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions and was something that could and should have been prevented. With regard to Hajin, it is deeply disturbing to learn that many civilians have been reported killed or injured and that thousands have been displaced from Hajin to the Al-Hol camp.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“My delegation would like to thank Director Reena Ghelani for her briefing on the current humanitarian situation in Syria. We also want to express our appreciation to the United Nations humanitarian workers for their tireless efforts in providing assistance in Syria. We are deeply alarmed by the increase in attacks and civilian casualties in Idlib, as well as the consequent additional suffering for many civilians in the Hajin area caused by air strikes and intense fighting. They are in an extremely vulnerable position, and it is obvious that the international community must enhance its efforts to address the issue, not only by alleviating people's suffering but also by halting the attacks and hostilities. In that context, Indonesia would like to focus on the following points.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“The proper discussion and completion of the file on the missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property will further strengthen the already very good bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. It is very important that UNAMI continue to lend and enhance its support to the new Government of Iraq as it embarks on implementing its new programmes to resolve the many complex and difficult challenges it faces and put the country firmly on the path to sustainable peace and development. Indonesia stands ready to support the brotherly country of Iraq in achieving that goal.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“We commend the Iraqi Government for its continued efforts to reach out to neighbouring countries and other international partners to strengthen relations and advance mutual political and security interests. Thirdly, the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) remains vital. We applaud the essential work conducted by UNAMI, which is perceived positively and favourably in various areas of Iraqi society, such as the public sector, electoral assistance, human rights and the rule of law. We also welcome UNAMI efforts to help enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and countries of the region, such as Kuwait, on the settlement of remaining bilateral issues.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“Despite the remarkable progress made recently, we note that terrorism remains a serious challenge. The members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) remain active in a number of Iraqi provinces, hiding in areas that are hard to reach. We laud the tireless work of the Iraqi security forces in their ongoing clean-up of areas that have been cleared of explosives and other dangerous materials, as well as for their persistent search for ISIL remnants, who threaten security and advancement in the country. There is a need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the security challenges and ensuring durable peace. In that regard, enhanced regional and international cooperation is critical.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“First, with regard to the political situation, Indonesia commends Iraq on the formation of the new Government within the constitutional time frame and looks forward to the appointments to the remaining ministerial positions. We are confident that the appointments to the Cabinet will be completed soon. We commend the sustained efforts made under three presidencies to facilitate compromise and work constructively to that end. We also welcome the election held last year in the Iraqi Kurdistan region and the progress made in relations between Baghdad and Erbil. We encourage Iraq to capitalize on that positive trend and to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and consensus, based on the Iraqi Constitution. Secondly, security challenges must be addressed effectively.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her very informative and comprehensive briefing. I also congratulate her on her appointment. Since this is the first meeting on Iraq for Indonesia as a Council member, I would like to congratulate the Government and the people of Iraq on the completion of their national election last year. We have observed the situation in Iraq very closely and hope that our Iraqi brothers and sisters will soon achieve what they fully deserve - enduring peace, stability and prosperity. Indonesia is certain that the new Government can build on the important progress made in recent years in order to achieve durable harmony and peace. Allow me to highlight some key issues from the briefing.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source