New York (United Nations), 13 November 2026 (SPS) – Indonesia warned that the credibility of the UN Security Council was once again at stake over Western Sahara, stressing the need for a just, realistic, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution in accordance with the UN Charter and relevant resolutions.
Speaking before the UN General Assembly on 10 November during a debate on Russia's veto of the US draft resolution on Western Sahara, Indonesia expressed concern over divisions within the Security Council, warning that political polarization should not lead to institutional paralysis or undermine peacekeeping operations.
Indonesia reaffirmed its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, urging all parties to engage constructively in dialogue and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
It highlighted the longstanding role of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) in maintaining regional stability, monitoring the ceasefire and providing impartial field reports, stressing the need for close consultations on any arrangements concerning the mission's withdrawal and the safety of its personnel.
The Indonesian delegation concluded by calling for renewed unity within the Security Council and emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation in achieving peaceful solutions to international disputes.
The General Assembly held the debate on 10 and 11 November under Resolution 76/262, following Russia's veto of the US draft resolution on Western Sahara at the Security Council meeting on 30 October.
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