§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he and his 607W Department have had with the Indonesian Government on the enforcement of the Malino II agreement in the Moluccas Islands. [59235]
§ Mr. BradshawWe welcome the agreement brokered by the Indonesian Government between the warring factions in Maluku to end the fighting. However, this is only the first small step to reconcile the warring communities and start the process of reconstruction and repatriation.
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 UK together with the EU issued a declaration welcoming the Malino peace agreement on 11 March. The declaration called on the Indonesian Government to take the necessary measures to enforce the Malino agreement.