Written question asked by Iain Luke (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 February 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations his Department has made to the Indonesian Government on loss of life and displacement of people in the Moluccan Islands and Sulawesi.

Answer: Mr. Luke: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations his Department has made to the Indonesian Government on loss of life and displacement of people in the Moluccan Islands and Sulawesi. [37259] Mr. Bradshaw: We welcome the recent agreements brokered by the Indonesian Government between the warring factions in both Maluku and Sulawesi to end the fighting. The UK's message to the Indonesian Government is clear and consistent: a long-term solution to regional conflicts can be achieved only through political negotiation and consultation with the people. Together with our European partners we are in regular, top-level dialogue with the Indonesian Government, and urge them to maintain law and order and promote reconciliation in areas of conflict. The most recent direct contact was when our Charge d'Affaires in Jakarta called on Manuel Kaisiepo, the Minister for Eastern Indonesia, on 29 November 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37259; 380 c1306W;380 c1308W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed conflict Foreign relations Civil disorder Maluku Islands Indonesia
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