INDONESIA CANDIDATE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

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1 INDONESIA CANDIDATE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

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3 "Indonesia... stands ready to play a global role as a positive force for peace and prosperity. Indonesia is ready to cooperate with all parties to fulfill that noble goal." H.E. Joko Widodo President of the Republic of Indonesia 1 2

From the Asian -African Conference to the World INDONESIA AT A GLANCE The third largest democracy The fourth most populous country The fifteenth largest economy* Home to the largest Muslim population

4 From the Asian -African Conference to the World INDONESIA AT A GLANCE The third largest democracy The fourth most populous country The fifteenth largest economy* Home to the largest Muslim population The largest archipelagic country Initiator of the Asian-African Conference Founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, G77 and ASEAN Promoter of South-South Cooperation & Triangular Cooperation Member of G20 from emerging economies *(Based on GDP, June 2017) 3 4

5 Indonesia aspires for an enhanced leadership role in addressing common global challenges. Ir. Soekarno, President of the Republic of Indonesia, visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York, 24 May 1956 (UN Photo) 5 6

INDONESIA IN THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL Indonesia will continue to play a significant role as a moderating voice and bridge-builder among the members of the UN Security Council and in the broader UN

6 INDONESIA IN THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL Indonesia will continue to play a significant role as a moderating voice and bridge-builder among the members of the UN Security Council and in the broader UN system. Indonesia consistently puts emphasis on the promotion and protection of human rights as well as the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, including women and children. Therefore, Indonesia will continue to pursue the development of capacity building for mediation and post-conflict peacebuilding. Indonesia underscores the need for the UN Security Council reform to be more democratic, responsive, and credible. Sutan Sjahrir, Ambassador-at-large of the Republic of Indonesia (front), seated at the Council table on the invitation of the President, during the 184th meeting of the Security Council, 14 August 1947 (UN Photo) 7 8

A True Partner for Peace and Security 37,128 Indonesian Personnel to 28 United Nations Peacekeeping Operations since 1957.

7 A True Partner for Peace and Security 37,128 Indonesian Personnel to 28 United Nations Peacekeeping Operations since Indonesia is one of the largest troops/police contributing countries - ranked 8th* with 2, YEARS OF ACTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO UN PEACEKEEPING 8 personnel serving in 9 UN peacekeeping operations. We are committed to contributing up to 4,000 peacekeepers by *as of February

8 INDONESIA'S GLOBAL CONTRIBUTION IN PEACE AND SECURITY SINCE 1957 SOUTH SUDAN UNMISS WESTERN SAHARA MINURSO SUDAN UNMIS & UNAMID EGYPT UNEF 1957, 1974, 1975 LEBANON UNIFIL BOSNIA UNPROFOR/UNPF 1993, CROATIA UNCRO MACEDONIA UNPREDEP 1997 SLAVONIA UNTAES PREVLAKA, YUGOSLAVIA UNMOP 1997 GEORGIA UNOMIG 1995 TAJIKISTAN UNMOT 1998 NEPAL UNMIN 2007 MALI MINUSMA HAITI MINUSTAH VIETNAM ICCS 1973, 1974, 1975 CAMBODIA UNTAC SIERRA LEONE UNOMSIL 1999 PHILIPPINES IMT 1995, LIBERIA UNMIL 2004 CENTRAL AFRICAN REP. MINUSCA IRAQ UNIIMOG KUWAIT UNICOM NAMIBIA UNTAG CONGO UNOC 1961, 1963, MOZAMBIQUE UNOMOZ SOMALIA UNOSOM SYRIA UNSMIS DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MONUC/MONUSCO Red line signifies Indonesia's current PKO Missions as of 10 July

Indonesian Peacekeeping Center equips female peacekeepers with gender-responsive peacekeeping and community-building skills, enabling them to perform in DR of Congo (MONUC and

9 Indonesian Peacekeeping Center equips female peacekeepers with gender-responsive peacekeeping and community-building skills, enabling them to perform in DR of Congo (MONUC and MONUSCO), Syria (UNSMIS), Lebanon (UNIFIL), CAR (MINUSCA), Mali (MINUSMA), Abyei (UNISFA), Darfur - Sudan (UNAMID), South Sudan (UNMISS), Haiti (MINUSTAH), and Western Sahara (MINURSO)

10 INDONESIAN PEACEKEEPERS IN ACTION Captions (top left, clockwise) 1. Interaction with women and children in Abu Shouk camp for IDPs in North Darfur (UNAMID, 2012) 2. Confidence building through sports, Abyei Mulmul Village (UNISFA, 2017) 3. Medical training in conflict areas 4. Confidence-building for children in El Geneina, Sudan for IDP camp (UNMIS, 2016) 5. Securing local communities in a camp for IDPs, Sudan Darfur (UNMIS, 2012) Securing at the border in Lebanon (UNIFIL, 2012) 7. Provides medical assistance in Lebanon (UNIFIL, 2012) 8. Indonesia's Peacekeeping Training Center 16

"International cooperation must be constantly increased... None of us, I repeat, none of us can afford to have an unstable and unpeaceful world." H.E. Retno L.P.

11 "International cooperation must be constantly increased... None of us, I repeat, none of us can afford to have an unstable and unpeaceful world." H.E. Retno L.P. Marsudi Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Retno L.P. Marsudi, at the Inauguration Ceremony of a Primary School in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar, 21 January

Indonesia will continue to promote pacific settlement of disputes in line with Chapter VI and advancing the contribution of regional and sub-regional organizations in accordance with Chapter VIII of

12 Indonesia will continue to promote pacific settlement of disputes in line with Chapter VI and advancing the contribution of regional and sub-regional organizations in accordance with Chapter VIII of the UN Charter. Regional organizations are well-positioned to prevent and resolve conflicts, noting their understanding and knowledge of root causes of conflicts in their respective region. ASEAN is a case at point where South East Asia enjoys peace and development in the past 50 years and Indonesia has always been part of solution to regional problems

13 A True Partner for Human Rights "We stand ready to always promote dialogue, cooperation, and enhance the capacity of countries to deal with domestic challenges." Indonesia UPR

Treating patients at Indonesia Hospi tal, opened in Gaza - 2015 Providing critical aid to victims of Nepal earthquake - 2015, 2015 Providing humanitarian aid post cyclone Pam - Vanuatu

14 Treating patients at Indonesia Hospi tal, opened in Gaza Providing critical aid to victims of Nepal earthquake , 2015 Providing humanitarian aid post cyclone Pam - Vanuatu Rehabilitating and reconstructing Queen Victoria school and church in the aftermath of cyclone Winston - Fiji, 2017 Building a school and providing assistance in Rakhine State, Myanmar

15 A True Partner for Development In building a peaceful world where people live in harmony with the community and environment, Indonesia is committed to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Our achievements and goals Percentage of people living below the national poverty line has been reduced by more than a half from 24% (1990) to 10.7% (Sept 2016) 99.

1% average economic growth for the past 5 years (one of the world's highest and steadiest) Reduce 70% of marine plastic debris from 2017, by the end of 2025 87% Indonesians have

16 Our achievements and goals Percentage of people living below the national poverty line has been reduced by more than a half from 24% (1990) to 10.7% (Sept 2016) 99.71% Literacy rate among years old (2015) 5.1% average economic growth for the past 5 years (one of the world's highest and steadiest) Reduce 70% of marine plastic debris from 2017, by the end of % Indonesians have access to safe water Reduce GHG emissions by 29% by 2030, or up to 41% with international support Target of 96.6% electrification ratio by ,5% unemployment rate (Feb 2016), compared to 7.4% (2010) Conserve 20,000,000 hectares of marine and coastal resources by 2020 Allocated 12.7 millions hectares for social forestry program 27 28

OUR COMMITMENTS Upholding the principle and purposes of the UN Charter Serving as a bridge-builder OUR PRIORITIES A true partner at the global and regional levels in: Creating global ecosystem of

17 OUR COMMITMENTS Upholding the principle and purposes of the UN Charter Serving as a bridge-builder OUR PRIORITIES A true partner at the global and regional levels in: Creating global ecosystem of peace and stability, through:»» Promoting peaceful settlement of disputes, including by strengthening the role of and partnership with regional arrangements.»» Strengthening UN Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, including the role of women. Ensuring synergy between sustaining peace and development agenda, through:»» Ensuring peace, security, and stability to implement the 2030 Agenda, including Africa.»» Forging global partnership in addressing security implications of economic, health, and environmental challenges. Combating terrorism, radicalism, and violent extremism, through:»» Establishing global comprehensive approach in combating terrorism, radicalism, and violent extremism.»» Addressing the root causes of terrorism, radicalism and violent extremism

18 PROUD TO BE UNITED NATIONS 32 33

19 Adhering and advocating the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as upholding territorial integrity, sovereign equality of all states and peaceful settlement of disputes are quintessential requirements to ensure effective and collective actions in sustaining peace. As a principal organ of the United Nations, the Security Council must be more responsive and able to deliver its mandates fully in a competent, efficient and accountable manner. Indonesia is a steadfast supporter of effective multilateralism and envisions the Security Council that strengthened rule for the ongoing Peace and Security pillar reform. Indonesia supports the work of the United Nations to be fit for purpose, adapt to new and emerging challenges and able to protect humanity and future generations. The United Nations should take a leading role in uniting the strength of Member States to maintain international peace and security as well as promote the economic and social advancement of all people. Indonesia UN SECURITY COUNCIL A True Partner for World Peace Indonesia will be a true partner to fortify global peace and security by reinforcing conflict prevention; mediation, peacekeeping; peacebuilding; and humanitarian assistance. Our vision is to contribute to the countless endeavors of the United Nations to promote and strengthen the three pillars of the UN system, namely international peace and security, human rights, and development

20 #ATruePartner

21 IMPRINT Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia All rights reserved. Jl. Taman Pejambon No. 6 Jakarta, Indonesia Photographs Page 2 - VOA Indonesia, Page 3 & 4 - MOFA Indonesia, Page 5 & 6 - UN Photo, Page 7 - UN Photo, Page 9 - Puspen TNI, Page 13 & 14 - Michiko Moningkey, Page 15 & 16 - Albert González Farran (UNAMID), Puspen TNI, UN Photo/Olivier Chassot, Page 17 & 18 - MOFA Indonesia, Page 19 - UN Photo/Rick Bajornas, Page 21 & 22 - UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré, Page 23 & 24 - ANTARA/Azi Fitriyanti, kompas. com, KBRI Amman, Mohammed Salem, KBRI Canberra, KBRI Suva, MOFA Indonesia, President Joko Widodo Official Facebook Page, Page 25 & 26 - maritimnews.com, Page 29 - UN Photo/Rick Bajornas, Page 31 - UN Photo

When Does Peacekeeping Work? Diana Chiang Advisor: Alynna Lyon Undergraduate Research Conference April 24, 2009

When Does Peacekeeping Work? Diana Chiang Advisor: Alynna Lyon Undergraduate Research Conference April 24, 2009 Peacekeeping role: Peacekeeping is the use of multilateral forces to achieve several different