JAKARTA - Trust in Indonesia as President of the UN Human Rights Council is a great responsibility that will be upheld with full responsibility with meaningful real actions.
This was conveyed by Foreign Minister Sugiono in his speech when attending the 61st High Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday.
In front of the world delegates, Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthening the protection and enforcement of human rights (HAM), both at the national and global levels.
The speech was delivered at the beginning of Indonesia's mandate as president of the UN Human Rights Council in a global situation marked by geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises.
Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the trust given to Indonesia is a great responsibility that will be answered with real and meaningful actions.
"The trust given to us, especially in the midst of such deep global uncertainty, is a great responsibility that we take very seriously," said Foreign Minister Sugiono in a written statement, Monday (23/2).
In his capacity as president of the Human Rights Council, Indonesia assesses that multilateralism is currently under pressure. Geopolitical tensions, continued Foreign Minister Sugiono, must not undermine the Council's credibility. To remain relevant and trusted, the UN Human Rights Council must maintain impartiality, objectivity, and transparency, as well as avoid polarization and selective approaches.
"The principle of universality of human rights should unite our common goals, not divide approaches," he said.
It is known that the Indonesian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, was elected to serve as President of the UN Human Rights Council in 2026.
Foreign Minister Sugiono invited all members of the UN Human Rights Council to reflect on the 20 years since the establishment of the Council. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the Council as an institution that is consistent, principled, responsive, and fair.
This year is the last year of Indonesia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council. Indonesia expressed its appreciation for the trust that has been given and expressed its intention to re-run for membership of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2030-2032 period.
Indonesia, said Foreign Minister Sugiono, is ready to work with all delegations to ensure that the UN Human Rights Council remains a forum for international cooperation and a pillar that strengthens global multilateralism.
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