Nusa Dua, Bali (Antara Bali) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon held a
bilateral meeting here on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in
Gaza.
After the meeting, Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegwa noted
that Ban highly appreciated President Yudhoyono for his efforts to have
an early end to the Gaza conflict.
"The UN chief highly appreciates President Yudhoyono who has been
calling straightforwardly, emphatically, and openly for an immediate end
to the conflict in Gaza," Natalegawa remarked.
He stated that the Indonesian and UN leaders have expressed hope
that the ceasefire reached in the last couple of days in Gaza can
continue to be maintained, and the root cause of the conflict can be
addressed immediately.
Marty elaborated that the two leaders also discussed ways to
promote Gazas economy and expressed their concerns over the pressure
from Israel.
Besides discussing the developments in Gaza, they also reviewed the
situation in Southeast Asia and Yudhoyonos leadership in the framework
of the Southeast Asian region.
"They also discussed the developments in Syria and Iraq, and the
role of President Yudhoyono in meeting the 2015 Millennium Development
Goals," Natalegawa added.
Yudhoyono and Ban held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the
6th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
themed "Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared
Values."
The alliance is an initiative of the UN secretary general that is
supported by 114 states and 25 international organizations to develop
innovative models for ameliorating identity-based tensions around the
world.
The forums breakout sessions will cover the issues of promoting
harmony through inter-religious and cross-cultural dialog, the role of
women in fostering understanding among cultures, promoting understanding
through the power of sports, arts, music, and entertainment, youth
participation in peace-building, media conversation across lines,
harnessing the positive power of social media, social inclusion and
migration, and the perception of migration.(WDY)
President Yudhoyono, Ban ki-Moon Discuss Developments in Gaza
Jumat, 29 Agustus 2014 10:35 WIB