Indonesia Seeks UN Security Council Seat for 2029-2030, Pledges to ‘Unity and Peace’

New York: Indonesia has announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term, Foreign Minister Sugiono said in his National Statement at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday (26/9).

He said the bid reflects Indonesia’s commitment to contributing to international peace and security.

“With this spirit, Indonesia is putting forward its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2029-2030 term,” Sugiono said.

For its bid, Indonesia is carrying the theme “Fostering Unity, Advancing Peace.” Sugiono said the theme reflects Indonesia’s approach to its role in the multilateral system.

“Our commitment is clear: Fostering Unity, Advancing Peace,” he said.

Sugiono explained that fostering unity means rebuilding trust in the multilateral system and keeping channels of dialogue open. Advancing peace, meanwhile, means upholding international law and using available instruments effectively.

Indonesia, he added, would seek to keep dialogue open, build common ground and turn shared responsibilities into practical cooperation.

Contributions to Peace

In his speech, Sugiono also linked Indonesia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to the country’s longstanding contributions to international peacekeeping efforts.

He said Indonesia has contributed to conflict resolution through diplomacy and mediation, both within the region and beyond.

Indonesia is also among the countries that have contributed to UN peacekeeping missions. It has deployed personnel to various missions around the world since 1957.

“We have been one of the top contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, deploying personnel to various missions around the world since 1957,” Sugiono said.

One of the experiences he highlighted was Indonesia’s involvement in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Sugiono said Indonesian peacekeepers have served under the UN flag in Lebanon for nearly two decades.

UNIFIL is currently said to be entering its final phase amid shifting global dynamics. However, the potential end of the mission does not mean the end of Indonesia’s commitment to international peace.

Sugiono said the experience, sacrifices and dedication of Indonesian peacekeepers would continue to shape Indonesia’s contribution to international peace and security.

Diplomacy, Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding

Indonesia’s future contribution to peace, Sugiono said, will not be limited to peacekeeping missions. Indonesia will continue its diplomatic efforts through humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding and engagement with various regions and institutions.

The approach shows that Indonesia’s contribution outlined in its UN Security Council bid is not limited to its experience in deploying personnel to peacekeeping missions. Indonesia also views diplomacy, humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding as part of its contribution to international peace.

As part of its UN Security Council bid, Sugiono said Indonesia would adhere to the principles that have long guided its foreign policy.

Indonesia will engage with all parties and keep space for cooperation open. The approach is also reflected in Indonesia’s participation in various forums, including ASEAN, the G20, D8, BRICS, MIKTA and the UN.

In this context, Sugiono cited President Prabowo Subianto’s message on Indonesia’s approach to relations with other countries.

“As President Prabowo Subianto stated in his address last year, 1,000 friends are too few and one enemy is too many,” Sugiono said.

According to Sugiono, the same approach forms the foundation of Indonesia’s engagement with various partners. “Indonesia will continue to expand its friendships to build practical cooperation,” he said. (Razaqa Hariz)

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