Before delivering my statement on the agenda item before us, I should like once again, on behalf of the people and the Government of Indonesia, to express to the people and the Government of the United States our deep feelings of sorrow at the tragic events that took place on 11 September this year.…
Before I begin, let me express the sincere sympathy and condolences of my Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia to the victims of the tragedy that struck this
city and nation on 11 September, as well as to their families and friends. They are in our thoughts and prayers. We must al…
The delegation of Indonesia wishes to express its profound appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening these meetings to consider an issue of importance to all Member States. We remain hopeful that our deliberations will facilitate the crystallization of ideas and approaches and will contribut…
During the negotiations on the Firearms Protocol in Vienna earlier this year, my delegation expressed reservations about article 4, paragraph 2, on the scope of application of the Protocol. In my delegation’s view, the wording of paragraph 2 is too vague, and we believe that it could open up the pos…
The past year will be chronicled in history as one marked by surging hopes and great optimism, as well as by deepening despair and bitter frustration in the search for a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict, particularly the restoration of Palestinian inalienable rights. This sessio…
The General Assembly, at its fifty-fifth session, is considering the item entitled “Question of Palestine” against the backdrop of the new millennium. This comes at a time when the international community is reflecting on the rapidly changing global landscape, as well as rededicating itself to the v…
It is indeed a pleasure for me to address the General Assembly on the item entitled “Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies”.
Since its independence, Indonesia has continuously contributed to the construction of a mo…
I should like, on behalf of the Indonesian delegation, to express our appreciation for the inclusion on the agenda of item 59, “Equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters”. Let me take this opportunity, Mr. President, also to thank your pre…
The World Summit for Children was a turning point in the history of social development and indeed, by all accounts, a landmark event. Not only did that meeting set substantial comprehensive targets in the field of child health and welfare, but, unlike so many other development ventures by the intern…
At the outset, my delegation would like to recognize and express appreciation for the continued and tireless efforts made over the past two years by the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of His Excellency President Khatami, in bringing this issue of a dialogue among civilizations to the U…
It is a privilege for the Indonesian delegation to speak on the agenda item before us. Before proceeding further, I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to convey to representatives the importance that we attach to enhanced cooperation between the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United N…
On behalf of the Indonesian delegation, it is a pleasure for me to express our sincere appreciation to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, for his introduction of the Agency’s report and the comprehensive statement highlighting its role and a…
On behalf of the Indonesian delegation, I am pleased to speak on agenda item 37, “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the special session of the General Assembly in this regard”.
Allow me to begin by expressing my appreciation to the Secretary-General for…
At the outset, my delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on the “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee,” contained in document A/55/221.
More than four decades ago, the Asian and African nations e…
Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s appreciation to Ambassador Martin Andjaba, Permanent Representative of Namibia and President of the Security Council for the month of October, for his cogent introduction of the Council’s annual report covering the period from 16 June 1999 to 15 June 2000.
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I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of
September. My congratulations go also to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Malaysia, on his skilful stewardship of the Council’s activities last month. Allow me to t…
I should like at the outset to express my delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary-General for his insightful report on the work of the Organization (A/55/1). It is a comprehensive document and provides us with an overall view of the role of the United Nations in dealing with the myriad issues tha…
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Mr. Holkeri on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty- fifth session. I am confident that under his most able guidance we will make substantive progress in our deliberations. I also pay tribute to his predecessor, Mr. Theo-Ben…
As this is the first time that my delegation has addressed the Security Council this month, let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. Allow me also to extend congratulations to your predecessor, Ambassador Mignonett…
My delegation has noted the comprehensive report of the Secretary- General contained in document S/2000/738. Having participated in the meeting of the Council on 27 June 2000 concerning the situation in East Timor, we will confine our intervention to the developments that have taken place over the l…
