JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and
Security Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono deplored a resolution by the
European Parliament on what the Indonesian government should do to
formulate an immediate peaceful solution to conflicts in Maluku,
Aceh and Papua.
Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting presided over by
President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz at
the State Secretariat on Thursday, Susilo labeled the resolution
inappropriate.
"All of these (regions) constitute domestic
problems," Susilo said as quoted by Antara.
While affirming its recognition of Indonesia's integrity, the
European Parliament issued the resolution, among others,
suggesting that Indonesia invite the United Nations to investigate
the alleged torture of civilians by the military in the provinces
of Aceh and Papua.
"If they dictate the political steps and domestic
policies, it is inappropriate," Susilo said.
He said that the government had not officially received the
resolution from the European Parliament.
If the Parliament and European Union states intended to help
settle the conflicts by providing technical assistance, it would
be warmly welcomed, he said.
Susilo reiterated that if the resolution mentioned about the
political steps to be taken by the government, it was not
appropriate. (hhr)
