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“On the contrary, acts of aggression have demonstrated tragic results: indiscriminate killing, wanton destruction of property and deep entrenchment of the suffering of the Palestinian people, already under 35 years of occupation. A way out through this quagmire can be found following Israel's complete and immediate withdrawal from all Palestinian occupied territories. It is only then that a diplomatic and political solution can be reached, within the framework of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and on the principle of land for peace - the underpinning of the Madrid Peace Conference. Only then can the objective of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side become a reality.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“At this moment, Israeli policies of aggression have contributed nothing whatsoever to ensuring security; rather, they have created insecurity for Israel itself, for the Palestinians and for the other peoples of the region: that aggression is now threatening to embroil the neighbouring region by fuelling deep feelings of anger, mistrust and frustration over the carnage wrought by Israel on the Palestinian people and Israel's utter disregard of the condemnation issued by the international community. In light of the above, my delegation cannot but underscore the imperative need to deploy an international force on the ground, under Chapter VII of the Charter. Finally, it bears reiterating that a military solution cannot resolve this crisis.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“As in any conflict situation, a civilized nation must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law and must allow humanitarian agencies to have access to the suffering. We therefore demand that Israel do so promptly. Furthermore, the sieges and the incursions into Palestinian towns, which have continued unabated, must cease forthwith.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The first eyewitness accounts given by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Roed-Larsen, reflect the scope of the truly devastating humanitarian catastrophe that took place in Jenin. In this regard, we strongly urge Israel immediately to fulfil the three requirements put forth by the Special Coordinator: to lift the curfew immediately, to expand the assistance provided by the Israeli forces to humanitarian workers with regard to equipment and security liaison, and to facilitate the delivery of water and food supplies to the needy population.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The Security Council has convened an open debate on this item for the third time during this month of April, which attests to the gravity of the situation on the ground in the occupied territories. In a mere matter of weeks, the Security Council has adopted three resolutions on this matter - 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002) - but those resolutions remain unimplemented by Israel, and the conflict has worsened, resulting in unimaginable consequences for the Palestinian people and threatening the stability and security of the entire Middle East region. We learn with mounting horror of reports emerging from the Jenin refugee camp concerning the massacre of large numbers of civilians, with monumental destruction inflicted on their lands.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Given the critical developments on the ground and the ongoing deliberations in the Council, the whole Middle East region is facing a serious test: either it will move forward to end the violence and to begin the process of peace, or it will fall further into an abyss of violence. The most urgent option at this stage, therefore, is for the Security Council to take all possible steps, especially by mandating the urgent deployment of an international security force to the occupied Palestinian territories, to bring this conflict to a speedy end. In conclusion, let me reaffirm the imperative need to address simultaneously the political and security dimensions in order to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Peace is a challenging and uphill task indeed, given the course of recent tragic events and a military option that can never lead to lasting peace. Therefore, my Government reaffirms its support for all diplomatic efforts towards resuming political dialogue and reviving the peace process between the concerned parties. In that regard, we extend our full support to the message of peace emanating from the 14th Arab League Summit, held in Beirut. It bears further reiteration that a lasting peace requires the implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and of the principle of land for peace. That is the only Viable path to ending the Israeli occupation of Arab territories.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In responding to this situation, the Council adopted resolution 1397 (2002), which rightly addressed the very core of the problem, namely the creation of peace and the recognition of the inalienable right of the Palestinians to self-determination, through a vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side within secure and recognized borders. That resolution has been strengthened by the adoption of Security Council resolution 1402 (2002). Regrettably, those resolutions remain unimplemented. It is therefore my delegation's firm View that the Security Council must take necessary and immediate measures to establish a clear mechanism to guarantee their full implementation.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Yesterday, the Government of Indonesia issued a statement strongly condemning Israel's military aggression against Palestine and the person of President Arafat. Indeed, these untenable policies pose a grave threat to the personal safety and security of President Arafat and to the very future of the entire Middle East peace process. Furthermore, Indonesia finds it unacceptable that the occupying Power justifies its military action by using the issue of terrorism as a pretext to subvert the legitimate Palestinian cause.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Let me begin by extending to you, Sir, my congratulations and those of my delegation on your assumption of the presidency at a time when the Council is considering an issue of critical importance to all of us. Your proven diplomatic skills assure us that our deliberations will result in a positive outcome. I should also like to extend to your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Ole Peter Kolby of Norway, our deep appreciation for the exemplary manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month. This meeting has been convened to address a situation that has resulted in an intolerable state of war in the occupied Palestinian territory. Such developments cannot but have dire consequences for the region in particular, as well as repercussions for the world at large.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“To conclude, this significant meeting of the Security Council merits profound introspection regarding the future of East Timor and the new objectives of the successor mission following the end of UNTAET'S mandate in May 2002, provided the new Government consents to this.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Pursuant to Indonesia's assurances that justice would be upheld, Presidential Decree No. 6/M/2002 was issued on 12 January 2002 regarding the appointment of 18 judges to the Ad Hoc Human Rights Court as a follow-up to the Presidential Decree issued last year to expand the jurisdiction of the Ad Hoc Human Rights Court. The Ad Hoc Court is expected to commence its work next month. With regard to the Atambua cases, Indonesia's Supreme Court has overruled the decisions of the District Court of North Jakarta, as well as those of the High Court of Jakarta, with regard to the six perpetrators, and their sentences ranging from 10 to 20 months have been reset at from 5 to 7 years. While welcoming this development, my Government fully respects the independence of the national judicial system.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation can only underscore the importance of such reconciliation initiatives, and it earnestly hopes that the international community will lend this process its full support. It is also pertinent to note that the Indonesian military and United Nations peacekeeping forces have been working in close cooperation and coordination, leading to more favourable conditions along the border. The third meeting of the East Timor-Indonesia Joint Border Committee took place from 19 to 21 November 2001 in Dili, and negotiations are expected to continue in the near future. Meanwhile, both sides have agreed to a joint border reconnaissance next month. My Government will continue to provide the assistance deemed necessary in this regard and hopes that all parties will support this effort in the same spirit as it is being given.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“A special fund has also been established to alleviate any insecurity relating to the pension benefits of former Indonesian government employees who have returned to, or will live in, East Timor. Within its limited capabilities, Indonesia will make a contribution of $2 million towards that fund. Simultaneously, reconciliation is an important component in post-conflict circumstances, including in encouraging the repatriation of refugees. In this respect, we were gratified by the dialogue session held by Mr. Xanana Gusmao with some 1,000 East Timorese, predominantly pro-autonomy supporters, on 3 November last. Just last week, Mr. Gusmao reiterated that the new Government of East Timor would ensure their safety if they returned to their homeland.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Indeed, support for the Joint Appeal is singularly urgent, as my Government has, as of 1 January this year, discontinued the assistance which had been provided since September 2000. Nonetheless, Indonesia will continue to make provisions, within its modest means, for vulnerable groups and emergency situations until 30 April 2002, when the camps will finally be closed. Hence, this is a crucial period, during which the refugees will have to finally decide on the options offered by my Government: whether to accept repatriation before their country's imminent independence or to join Indonesia's resettlement programme. Moreover, Indonesia and United Nations agencies continue to enhance coordination on voluntary repatriation such as encouraging a "go and see" visit.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Bearing in mind the upcoming presidential election and the nation's subsequent independence, it is a matter of the highest priority that they become active participants, along with the rest of their countrymen, in these momentous and fundamental processes and thereby determine the future of their own country. It was with this in mind that the Government of Indonesia and the United Nations launched a Joint Appeal on East Timorese refugees on 27 November last, in Jakarta. It is expected that through this endeavour around 60,000 refugees could be repatriated this year. Through this body, my delegation appeals to donor countries and institutions to contribute generously to these efforts.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Motivated by this environment of normalcy, Indonesia's Regional Military Commander in Udayana decided to withdraw two battalions of the army from the East Nusa Tengara province. My Government has consistently called for resolving the refugee issue once and for all, because not only has the refugees' prolonged presence caused disharmony with the local population in East Nusa Tengara, but also because, as time marches on, the issue will become increasingly complex and harder to deal with. More important, however, is the fact that to leave the refugees to an uncertain fate is indeed a violation of their fundamental human rights.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Seizing the initiative once again, we have now scheduled talks at the ministerial level with the representatives of UNTAET and East Timor, to be held in Bali on 25 February 2002, and to be followed the next day by a trilateral ministerial meeting between Indonesia, UNTAET and East Timor, and Australia. In my Government's view, these talks provide the most appropriate forum for exploring ways and means to resolve the outstanding and wider issues of interest to the parties. Since October last, there have been encouraging developments with respect to the issues of refugees, security, justice and reconciliation. With the prevailing atmosphere of calm and stability in the border area, the number of refugee returns has been steadily rising since October 1999, to date totalling more than 190,000 East Timorese.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Having listened with keen interest to their insightful briefings on the challenges and opportunities that have arisen during East Timor's transitional period, leading up to the historic moment of independence and preparations for a successor mission to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), my delegation would like to emphasize how important it is for the international community, including Indonesia, to focus its concerted attention on the future of East Timor as it embarks on its journey to nationhood in May this year, and beyond. Indonesia's commitment and support in this regard need no further reiteration. Indonesia and UNTAET have jointly engaged in various productive bilateral talks since the last meeting of the Council.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Let me begin by extending my delegation's felicitations to you, Sir, for presiding over the deliberations of the Security Council in this month of January. It is also a pleasure for my delegation to congratulate Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and the Syrian Arab Republic, which became members of the Security Council on 1 January this year. We are fully confident that the new members will provide valuable contributions to the work of the Council. I should also like to join previous speakers in welcoming the presence in our midst of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and of the Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Meanwhile, the evolving developments on the ground call for expedited interim arrangements to be put in place, and it is hoped that the United Nations will move to the forefront of these efforts. Finally, Indonesia hopes that after long years of conflict in Afghanistan, our concerted efforts will contribute in a decisive manner to ensuring a peace which is truly embedded in Afghan soil, as well as in spirit. It should be a peace that fully respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and one that only its people can work towards by engaging in constructive dialogue based on compromise and cooperation. For its part, the Security Council should remain seized of the situation in Afghanistan until the untold sufferings of the Afghan people are alleviated and a stable peace is permanently anchored.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Now more than ever, the United Nations has a pivotal role to play in Afghanistan by promoting the establishment of a broad-based multi-ethnic Government representative of all the Afghan people. In that regard, my delegation extends its full support to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representative on Afghanistan in their endeavours to assist the Afghan people to establish a broad-based Government. The time has also come for the international community to marshal its efforts towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Afghanistan. Bearing in mind that the economic conditions in the country are inextricably linked to peace and stability, it would require the extensive input and commitment of the global community.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“That would impair the efforts of the humanitarian agencies to reach the people most desperately in need of even the basic necessities of life. We therefore urge all concerned parties to exercise self-restraint and to end the climate of strife and violence. It is imperative and urgent at this hour to extend support for the endeavours of the various United Nations agencies to deliver humanitarian aid and other needed supplies to the beleaguered population. At this crucial time, the leaders of the various factions should set aside their differences in the broader interests of their people and should demonstrate political will, sagacity and a genuine desire for peace.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“4) Indonesia shares the deepening concern of the international community over the calamitous humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. It is in that context that the Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia, within their limited means and capabilities, have extended humanitarian assistance amounting to $500,000 to assist the Afghan refugees. It was recently handed over by the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare, who personally travelled to Pakistan to deliver the aid in close coordination with the Pakistani Red Crescent Society and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The present situation is even more alarming considering that the humanitarian crisis could worsen if security in Afghanistan deteriorates any further.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“For, even before the events of 11 September, it was already apparent that the Afghan refugee population constituted the world's largest, with an estimated 4 million refugees living in neighbouring countries and more than 1 million displaced persons within Afghanistan's borders. Their situation has, in our view, been further compounded, as was rightly pointed out in the interim report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan: "Few people have suffered as the Afghans Yet in early 2001, it seemed that they were becoming a forgotten and abandoned people as humanitarian crises in other parts of the world diverted international attention and humanitarian assistance". (A/56/409/Add.1, para.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“May I begin, Madam, by congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. My delegation is convinced that, under your able stewardship, the Council's deliberations will result in a productive outcome. While Indonesia remains unequivocally committed to working with the international community to eliminate international terrorism, it is mindful that the situation in Afghanistan involves other important aspects, the most urgent being on the humanitarian front. It is in that respect that my delegation wishes to express its appreciation for the welcome convening of this open Security Council debate to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the looming humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions that has faced the people of Afghanistan during this conflict.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Hence, this situation should brook no further delay. The Security Council is strongly urged to take resolute action in order to forestall a worsening situation with incalculable consequences.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“The only path out of this crisis and towards achieving lasting peace is the resumption of peace negotiations based on the full implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), including the land-for-peace principle. Towards this end, it is essential that the process implementing the Mitchell recommendations begin in the presence of international monitors. In conclusion, this political conflict of more than half a century has exacted too much suffering and taken too many lives. This is a conflict that has as its crux the occupation of a land and the just struggle of the Palestinian people for national independence and self-determination continuing well into this new millennium. Thus, those who seek to reverse what is irreversible are endangering their own security, and peace will remain elusive.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“Given the current dangerous situation and its potential to fall into the abyss of a new and more vicious cycle of violence and bloodshed, the Security Council is duty-bound to take urgent and remedial action. This should include calling upon Israel to immediately end its occupation of Orient House and Palestinian institutions and cease all acts that are detrimental to the safety and well-being of the Palestinian people. Israel should accept the undeniable fact that lasting security can never be achieved while it continues its arbitrary policies and transgressions against the Palestinian people. It is crucial that wisdom, foresight and leadership prevail.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“It is inconceivable that the occupying Power speaks of pursuing the path to peace and calls for an end to the violence, as there can be no doubt that the occupying Power is seriously endangering the peace process by taking measures contrary to it both in letter and spirit. Such unilateral action is a fatal blow to the peace agreements and undermines all the arduous past efforts undertaken towards attaining comprehensive peace in the region. These illegal measures are creating a new status of conditions on the ground and are thereby transforming the political status of Jerusalem. What makes this action even more reprehensible is that it violates one of the central issues of this conflict.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“On two previous occasions the Security Council failed by a slim margin to adopt a draft resolution by which a United Nations observer force would be dispatched to the occupied Palestinian territories to protect the people from suppression and persecution at the hands of the Israeli authorities. Now, months later with even more scores of Palestinian deaths and wounded, the question that begs to be answered is when will the Security Council assume its responsibility to stop this culture of violence of protracted occupation. This grave state of affairs is apparent to the entire international community.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“The ominous manifestations of this grave situation - the seizure and occupation of Orient House and other Palestinian institutions in East Jerusalem, targeted assassinations and incursions into Palestinian lands, closures of Palestinian towns, and deadly military actions resulting in heavy Palestinian civilian casualties, including children - are aggressive and illegitimate practices by Israel, the occupying Power, in total contravention of international law and conventions and resolutions of international legitimacy. They also reflect its intentions to renege on past peace accords, commitments and agreements already concluded with the Palestinians.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“Let me begin, Mr. President, by extending to you my delegation's congratulations on your assumption of the presidency at a time when the Security Council is considering an issue of critical importance to all of us. Let me also commend Ambassador Wang of China for the able manner in which he conducted the work of the Council last month. This urgent meeting of the Council has, rightly, been called to consider a highly volatile situation - and, indeed, an explosive one - in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem, which threatens to engulf the whole Middle East region. For quite some time now, Indonesia has observed with deepening concern the progressive deterioration of the situation of the occupied territories.”
2001-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption2 (2001) · source
“As clearly demonstrated in many instances of past and recent conflicts between parties, it is not inconceivable for them to overcome their hostilities, animosities, bitterness and vengeance and to agree to put the past to rest for the sake of peace and harmony for future generations. Indonesia is open to any suggestion leading to a final and viable shape for a United Nations presence after the independence of East Timor, so long as it does not compromise the legitimate needs and aspirations of the East Timorese people. But in considering a United Nations presence, Indonesia will not accept any justification based on ulterior motives.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Indonesia strongly believes that the establishment of a robust civil society is a prerequisite to the maintenance and promotion of peace, security and harmony in the territory. So also is the promotion of reconciliation. In this connection, we highly commend the active role of the United Nations specialized agencies in supporting capacity-building for civil society. Moreover, it is imperative to strengthen programmes in the field of poverty alleviation, health and education and to promote the establishment of microfinance banks and the use of traditional mechanisms to resolve disputes and conflicts. True reconciliation is also a canditio sine qua non for the eventual establishment of a thriving civil society in East Timor.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“For one, guided by the noble principles stipulated in the Charter, my delegation would like to assure all members of the Council that the Government of Indonesia has never harboured any intentions to engage in activities that endanger neighbouring countries. Nor do we bear any ill will towards the East Timorese people. On the contrary, we aim to develop and to strengthen ties of amity, friendship and cooperation, as well as good relations and neighbourliness with East Timor. In fact, Indonesia, as a Member State of the United Nations, granted the people of East Timor the full right to express their wishes on whether to part with Indonesia or to remain within its fold. Indonesia is committed to upholding justice, including in the case of the perpetrators of the Atambua killings.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this regard, Indonesia has lodged a formal and strong protest against UNTAET for shooting into its territory, which resulted in a fatal casualty. My Government was astonished when UNTAET radio recently broadcast news accusing a humanitarian non-governmental organization, operating under the name of Yayasan Hati, or the Heart Foundation, of abducting and providing military training to East Timorese children in Indonesia so that they could, in 20 years' time, launch military action against East Timor to retake this territory. The Indonesian Government categorically rebuts this accusation, following its investigation of the issue, as not being the case.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“50) to modern weaponry, the strategy of militias of "lying low" (ibid., para. 49) and "Hard-line elements" (ibia'., para. 50) operating from West Timor are made without any substantiation by concrete and detailed information. In this regard, Indonesia has requested UNTAET time and again to provide concrete facts concerning militia activity so that resolute action can be taken. But this has been to no avail; and suspicious attitudes, negative perceptions and innuendoes towards Indonesia continue. If the Organization were to pursue a policy of containment, rather than of active and peaceful engagement, it would, we are afraid, create a worsening of the situation, as demonstrated by the incident of 28 July 2001, when an Indonesian soldier was killed by United Nations peacekeepers.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“That being said, we find it unacceptable that the report justifies the need to maintain a robust United Nations presence in the border areas and in East Timor by claiming inaction by the Indonesian Government to disband militia groups. Nothing can be farther from the truth. Such claims do not reflect that Indonesia has indeed disbanded and disarmed what were at that time called militias. Undeniably, in any conflict situation, the process of disarming such groups is a complex and an arduous one, and its success is reflected in the lack of serious armed incidents that cause heavy casualties. We also feel perplexed over the assertion made regarding the training and the operation of militias; nothing specific in the form of evidence has been provided. Similarly, statements about "easy access" (S/2001/719, para.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In the same vein, my Government will make efforts to resolve the residual issues, while at the same time forging a mutually fruitful bilateral relationship with the leaders of East Timor for the benefit of the Indonesian and East Timorese people. As I have the floor, permit me, on behalf my Government, to express our sincere gratitude to the Secretary-General and to all Member countries, including those represented in this body, for their good wishes. I also feel honoured to express our heartfelt thanks for the full support extended to the new Government of Indonesia in addressing the challenges ahead. One of its first priorities is to maintain its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability. Its foreign policy continues to be guided by the purposes and principles of the Organization.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Allow me to avail myself of this opportunity to contribute to this debate and share my delegation's views on the prevailing situation. In the final analysis, the whole issue revolves around the questions of maintaining and promoting the security of the territory. To that end, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the East Timor Transitional Administration (ETTA) have been working hard to build a civil society through a nation- building programme. In this connection, the new Government of Indonesia remains fully committed to fulfilling its obligations and responsibilities regarding relevant international and bilateral agreements on East Timor.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. We are confident that your diplomatic and leadership qualities will enable the Council to carry out the tasks before it expeditiously and efficiently. Our gratitude also goes to Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury of Bangladesh for his able stewardship of the Council last month. This meeting of the Security Council is important, as the Council is considering the future United Nations presence in East Timor after independence of the territory. We thank the Secretary- General for his report and also express our gratitude to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for East Timor, for his presentation this morning. My delegation is also pleased to have in our midst Mr. Ramos-Horta.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Trade and investment, as well as cooperation in the socio-cultural fields, will be central to this effort. Therefore, the creation of conditions conducive to the interaction of the people of East Timor and the people of the neighbouring Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara is important, for the legal and political separation of East Timor from Indonesia cannot erase the reality of the centuries-old societal and family links between them. Hence, when UNTAET completes its mandate, it is our sincere hope that these links will flourish.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Similarly, we would expect media sources and so-called unnamed sources to demonstrate a greater sense of ethical responsibility. As Indonesia is in the transitional period towards full democracy, my Government has, through a process of dialogue and cooperation with the international community, worked to strengthen legal mechanisms. At present Indonesia is in the process of finalizing, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, technical assistance for the enhancement of the capacity of the Indonesian administration of justice for the prosecution of human rights violations. Finally, over the long term and in anticipation of post-UNTAET East Timor, my Government seeks to establish a durable, wide-ranging and mutually beneficial relationship with East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this context, we sincerely hope that the reconciliation talks between the CNRT and Uni Timor Aswain (UNTAS), scheduled to be held on 24 and 25 May 2001, will make significant progress as a follow-up to a similar event held in Bali last year that was considered a milestone, as it was the first time that both sides had the opportunity to meet and foster harmony and cooperation. Before concluding, I would like to allude to a specific point - that to satisfactorily resolve any dispute, including that of East Timor, it is essential that the reports of the United Nations be impartial, balanced, objective and based on reliable sources of information. Biased and contradictory statements of facts, as well as references to unverifiable sources of information, can also be prejudicial to the interests of Member States.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“One of the results of the aforementioned reconciliation talks was the request that UNTAET respect the political rights of the East Timorese refugees to participate in the democratic elections in East Timor and not exclude them for technical reasons. As East Timorese, it is their fundamental and basic human right to participate in determining East Timor's future. Moreover, we also welcome the planned visit of Monsignor Basilio do Nascimento to the camps by the end of this month as another step to further promote the reconciliation process.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is in this context that at Bali on 5 and 6 May this year the Government of Indonesia yet again facilitated reconciliation talks between representatives of the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) and the East Timorese refugees in East Nusa Tenggara. By promoting and enhancing direct people-to- people contact between and among the East Timorese, it is hoped that the refugees can gain confidence in the reception that awaits them on their return to East Timor. It is therefore legitimate in this context to also address the refugees' genuine concerns regarding their security in East Timor, particularly taking into account the recent brutal acts of Violence against returnees.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is important to emphasize that reconciliation and retribution do not go hand-in- hand. To be truly successful, the process of reconciliation requires bridging vast differences while leaving past tragic incidents to history. Therefore, true justice and stable peace have to be achieved in tandem and in a balanced manner. Ultimately it is only for the East Timorese people themselves to determine the path to be taken in order to be one nation and people. Thus, it is incumbent upon the international community to support and promote such endeavours. In other words, its implementation must not be relegated to a future date but must be pursued as a matter of urgency.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“On the contrary, the judicial process is still underway, as the prosecutor is now appealing the matter to the High Court, with the possibility of again appealing to the Supreme Court - the highest court in the Indonesian justice system. It is therefore prudent for all concerned parties to refrain from making hasty judgements until a final decision is taken. Closely linked to the problems of refugees and justice is reconciliation, which my delegation considers as the key element in resolving comprehensively the issue of East Timor. It is the firm position of my Government that a genuine reconciliation between and among the East Timorese will become the solid foundation whereby an atmosphere conducive to peace and harmony can be promoted, thereby eradicating the root causes of conflict.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It should be noted that presidential decree No. 53/2001 has established ad hoc human rights courts to adjudicate documented cases of human rights abuses in East Timor in 1999 and in Tanjung Priok in 1984. It is also to be noted that the implementation of the memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation in legal, judicial and human rights matters requires the consent of the Parliament to be in full conformity with the Indonesian legal system. With regard to the criminal trials of the six persons accused of the killings of the three UNHCR workers in Atambua in September 2000, despite the verdict handed down by the North Jakarta District Court, I wish to emphasize that their trials have not been concluded.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source