FYI --- No: 53/PR/X/01/39 STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDONESIA ON THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN
1. The Government of Indonesia follows with deep concern that military action has been taken in Afghanistan following the terrorists attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York and Washington DC. 2. The Government of Indonesia takes note of the statement made by the US Government that the military action is specifically targeted towards terrorist training camps and military installations in Afghanistan and that the operation would try to avoid civilian casualties and that it is not directed against the Afghanistan people and the Islamic ummah, and will be coupled with the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Aghanistan people in the form of food and medicine. 3. The Government of Indonesia urges that the operation which has taken place shall be truly very limited in terms of force deployment, its target and duration and therefore reducing or minimizing casualties of innocent people. 4. The Government of Indonesia reiterates its demand to the United Nations Security Council, consistent with its authority and responsibility to maintain international peace and security, to restore the situation and to take charge of the humanitarian aspects resulting from the conflict situation in Afghanistan. 5. The Government of Indonesia calls for the Indonesian people not to overreact in expressing their reaction and sympathy towards the suffering of the Afghanistan people and not to engage in activities that are violating the laws and may disturb security and public order. 6. The Government of Indonesia has decided to provide and generate humanitarian assistance in the form of food and medicine and encourages the participation of the Indonesian people as a demonstration of sympathy to alleviate the sufferings of the Afghanistan people that has lasted for 25 years. Jakarta, 8 October 2001 __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/
