It is an honour for me to speak on this important agenda item. Indonesia has a historic link with the African continent through the Asia-Africa Bandung Conference of 1955. We therefore welcome the opportunity for the international community to lend its support to the development efforts of the regio…
Let me begin by extending my delegation’s appreciation to the President, for convening this pertinent and timely meeting on such an important subject.
My delegation wishes to associate itself with the statements delivered at the 36th meeting by the representatives of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Alig…
Indonesia attaches great importance to the issue of the return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin. As a country with many archaeological artefacts dating from prehistoric times, Indonesia has taken many measures to preserve its valuable national heritage. Among them is th…
Let me begin by expressing to you my delegation’s sincere appreciation, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting to commemorate the International Conference on Population and Development Cairo (ICPD) consensus, after 15 years of its implementation. We also welcome your statement, which tr…
We meet today while the world is in the grip of intertwined crises from which we must break free if we are to ensure our long- term survival. The most urgent of these is the economic and financial crisis. It has put scores of millions out of jobs, shut down tens of thousands of factories, and pushed…
I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the work of the Organization (A/64/1).
We are meeting in the midst of new and old challenges that need to be addressed collectively and effectively. These include the impacts of the multiple crises — financial, food and energy…
Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and the Secretary-General for his report (A/63/812). The report provides us with a snapshot of the progress made so far, as well as the challenges involved in addressing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
It is heartening to note that muc…
Mr. President, let me begin by commending you for convening this important debate on the situation in Timor-Leste and at the same time congratulating you on your very able stewardship of the Council during the month of February. I wish also to join previous speakers in welcoming President José Ramos…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this deliberation on the critical issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his important briefing.
The issue before us is one that has certainly …
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council. We also very much appreciate the presence of the Secretary-General and the statement he made earlier this evening.
My delegation would like to begin by expressing, in the clearest manner possible, its outrage at…
My delegation is pleased to acknowledge the participation at this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq.
Indonesia voted in favour of resolution 1859 (2008), adopted earlier, which extends, inter alia, the arrangements regarding the Development Fund for …
Our meeting today takes on increased significance, as it follows on the
heels of the General Assembly Meeting held three weeks ago to find ways to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Despite the multiple crises that have had a negative impact on the global economy…
I wish to begin by joining previous speakers in thanking Mr. Robert Serry, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his important briefing. We welcome the convening of this open debate, which provides the opportunity for the general membership of the United Natio…
Mr. President, I thank you for convening this important meeting. We wish to convey how honoured we feel to see you presiding over our work. We also warmly welcome the participation of the Secretary of State of the United States, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the Unit…
There is perhaps no international issue more important to my country, Indonesia, and closer to our hearts than the effort to find a peaceful, just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to bring to an end the occupation that began in 1967.
We have therefore co…
Before I make our general statement, allow me to present Indonesia’s position on the resolution that the Council has just adopted. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 1851 (2008) as a reflection of its recognition of the gravity of the threat of piracy in the waters off Somalia. In doing so,…
With your permission, Sir, I would like to share with members of the Council some reflections in my personal capacity on the work of the three subsidiary bodies of the Security Council to which you just referred: the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concernin…
First of all, my delegation wishes to join previous speakers in welcoming the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals to the Council and in thanking them for their comprehensive briefings on the progress of the implementation of the completion strategies of the International Criminal Tribunal f…
I have the honour to introduce, on behalf of the tsunami-affected countries, draft resolution A/63/L.47, entitled “Strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster”.
The Indian Ocean tsunami on 26 December 2004 is st…
I wish to thank the delegation of Croatia for convening this important and timely thematic debate. My delegation is honoured to see you, Sir, the President of Croatia, presiding over our meeting today. We are also very pleased to welcome the participation of the Secretary-General in this meeting.
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