RI's Policy Consistently Promoting Positive Change

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Indonesia had consistently managed and promoted change for the better in its foreign policy  amid global uncertainty in 2011, Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa said here on Wednesday.

"In facing the uncertain situation at present, diplomacy can make  a contribution not only to overcoming various challenges but also to  creating opportunities," Marty said in his annual press statement at his office.

Marty said  Indonesia's foreign policy  in 2011 was always anchored in the national interest, and inspired by the principles of partnership and equality.

"Our foreign policy was always carried out  on the basis of a principled approach, one that is visionary and yet pragmatic and anticipatory in responding to global and regional developments," Marty said.

According to the minister, Indonesia had always striven to find  solutions by bridging differences in order to arrive at mutual understanding and consensus in addressing common challenges.

"All our efforts were  aimed at managing changes and their accompanying dynamics, while at the same time constantly promoting progress," he added.(IGT/T007)