Australia urges stability in Papua

Australia urges stability in Papua

JAYAPURA, Papua: Australia has reiterated its stance that it
wants stability in Papua.

The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, David Ritchie
reportedly claimed that his government was supporting the Unitary
State of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the special
autonomy scheme that was currently being planned for Indonesia's
easternmost province.

"As Indonesia's closest neighbor, Australia wants stability in
Papua," Ritchie explained the Australian stance on Thursday
during a gathering in Jayapura. The Ambassador visited the
province from Tuesday to Thursday and during the visit, the
Ambassador met prominent figures in the province such as Papua
Governor Jaap Salossa and chief of Trikora military command Maj.
Gen. Nurdin Zainal.

The visit was aimed at seeking first-hand information on
current affairs in Papua. -- JP