Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is
among world leaders who condemned Fridays deadly terrorist attack in
Paris, France, where at least three terrorists took more than 100
hostages, before killing more than 150 innocent people.
Speaking to the press at Halim Perdanakusuma airport Saturday
morning before leaving for Turkey to attend the G-20 summit, President
Jokowi said he strongly condemned the terrorist attacks and violent acts
in Paris.
"I express deep sorrow for the victims of terrorism and violence in
Paris, and also to the government and the people of France," President
Jokowi remarked.
France was rocked by multiple, near simultaneous attacks on
entertainment sites around Paris on Friday evening that killed at least
150 people and hostages being held in a concert hall.
At least two explosions were heard near the Stade de France national
stadium where a France-Germany friendly soccer match was being played,
attended by President Francois Hollande.
After the attacks, Hollande declared a state of emergency and announced that he was closing the countrys borders.
Hollande, who had to be evacuated from the stadium when the bombs
went off outside, said in a televised address that the nation would
stand firm and united.
In the condolences conveyed by Jokowi shortly before his departure
to Turkey, the president stated that terrorism, for any reason and in
any form, cannot be tolerated.
"The government and people of Indonesia strongly condemned the
violence and atrocities that occurred in Paris on Friday," the Head of
State reiterated.
To that end, the Government of Indonesia called on all parties to
strengthen international cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack, but world leaders
have condemned the multiple terror attacks in Paris, as cities across
the world boosted security in response to the killings.
Before flying to Turkey, President Jokowi told the newsmen that
Indonesia urged the international community to wage war against
terrorism.
Besides Jokowi, US President Barack Obama described the atrocities,
in which at least 150 people died, as "an attack on all of humanity."
Obama said in an address at the White House that it was an attack
not just on the people of France, but this was an attack on all of
humanity and the universal values.
"We are going to do whatever it takes to work with the French people
and with nations around the world to bring these terrorists to justice
and to go after any terrorist networks that go after our people," Obama
noted.
Singapores Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed shock at the
attacks in a Facebook post Saturday and said they make a planned
discussion on terrorism at the G-20 meeting "more relevant and urgent
than ever."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences, while
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak wrote, "I am shocked with what
happened in Paris, but we must remain united and undeterred in the war
against terrorism."
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to French
President Francois Hollande to express strong condemnation of the
attacks, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir, in a
text message on Saturday, said until now there is no information about
any Indonesian citizens falling victim to the deadly attacks in Paris.
"Until now there has been no information from the Embassy in Paris,
but they continue to coordinate with the security authorities and local
hospitals to ascertain whether or not Indonesian citizens have become
victims," Nasir said.
In the meantime, Indonesian Police have made every effort to explore
possible links to armed groups involved in the incident in Paris with
terrorist networks in Indonesia.
"We are coordinating to find out if there is any link with terrorist
networks in Indonesia," National Police Chief General Badrodin Haiti
said Saturday.
In the meantime, former Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Chairman Din
Syamsuddin said he strongly condemned the attacks against the civilians
in Paris.
"Whatever the motive, whether religion, politics, social, the deadly
attacks that claimed the lives of innocent people cannot be justified,"
Din said during the Interfaith Dialogue for Peace and Coexistence:
Crucial Element to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals at Parliament
building here on Saturday.
He was shocked to hear the news of the armed attacks and bombings
that killed at least 150 people in Paris, he said, but added that he did
not wish to speculate on the motive behind the incident.
"Let us wait for the results of the investigation by the French
Government," he said, and added that the human tragedy in Paris should
be a concern for the world community to fight against violence and
terrorism.
According to ABC News, the Vatican has also condemned "in the most radical way" the terror attacks in Paris.
The Rev. Federico Lombardi said in a statement early Saturday that the violence was "an attack on peace for all humanity."
He said it requires "a decisive, supportive response on the part of
all of us as we counter the spread of homicidal hatred in all of its
forms."
Lombardi said the Vatican was praying for the victims and the wounded, "and for all the French people."
(WDY)
Indonesia Condemns Paris attacks
Sabtu, 14 November 2015 20:16 WIB