Jakarta \u2013 The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) has\nemphasised the importance of dialogue and inclusive negotiation in the\nprocess of drafting resolutions and decision-making within the United\nNations (UN), particularly regarding the resolution of conflicts between\nnations.<\/p>\n
This was stated by Indonesian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Yvonne\nMewengkang in response to questions from ANTARA regarding Indonesia\u2019s\ndecision to abstain from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution on\nTuesday, 24 February, concerning the resolution of the conflict in\nUkraine.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegarding inclusivity and constructive negotiation, regrettably,\naccording to Indonesia\u2019s position, this was not demonstrated in the\nadoption process of the draft resolution, where there was no negotiation\nspace whatsoever opened for the proposed concepts. Therefore, Indonesia\nabstained,\u201d said Yvonne during a media briefing in Jakarta on\nFriday.<\/p>\n
Yvonne highlighted the significant number of countries that\nabstained, approximately 50 nations, many of which are developing\ncountries such as India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting similar\nconcerns to Indonesia regarding the lack of inclusive dialogue.<\/p>\n
The United States also decided to abstain from the resolution, whilst\nRussia was among 12 countries that rejected the resolution\u2019s\nadoption.<\/p>\n
On the same occasion, Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl\nA. Mulachela echoed that Indonesia on principle emphasises the\nimportance of inclusivity in the process of discussing resolutions at\nthe UN.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia is in a position to ensure inclusive dialogue,\nparticularly within the scope of the UN,\u201d said Nabyl, whilst reminding\nthat inclusivity is one of the matters continuously promoted in efforts\nto reform UN institutions supported by Indonesia.<\/p>\n
He stated that the large number of countries abstaining in the\nresolution\u2019s decision-making is a signal and reminder of the importance\nof inclusive dialogue and negotiation processes at the UN.<\/p>\n
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, the UN General\nAssembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging comprehensive, just, and\nsustainable peace in Ukraine. The resolution was approved with the\nsupport of 107 countries.<\/p>\n
The resolution, proposed by Ukraine and supported by 46 countries,\nhighlighted the impact of the war on regional and global dynamics and\nexpressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over Russian attacks on \u201ccivilians, civilian\nobjects, and critical energy infrastructure\u201d that have exacerbated the\nhumanitarian situation.<\/p>\n
In addition to reaffirming support for Ukraine\u2019s sovereignty and\nterritorial integrity, the resolution also called for an \u201cimmediate,\ncomplete, and unconditional ceasefire\u201d.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-abstains-on-ukraine-vote-at-un-emphasises-importance-of-inclusive-negotiation-1772197276", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }