HC Deb 22 January 2002 vol 378 cc768-9W
Tony Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he is making about the reported persecution of Christians in Indonesia. [28338]

Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent steps he has taken to encourage a reduction in the level of sectarian violence in Indonesia. [28924]

Mr. Bradshaw

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 chargé d'affaires in Jakarta called on Manuel Kaisiepo, the Minister for Eastern Indonesia, on 29 November 2001. I myself raised the issue with Vice-President Haz during my visit to Jakarta last August.

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