Cairo conference

Cairo conference

The use of contraception in population control has become a controversial issue at the upcoming Cairo conference following protests from both Moslems and Catholics.

Indonesia, for one, believes in traditional values in family life. We expect that our presence at the conference will serve as troubleshooters toward the controversial issues. This is also a role assumed by Indonesian in many other international conferences like OPEC, for example.

In its family planning program, Indonesia takes heed of what religious leaders are saying. This is one of the reasons for the success of its program.

Hopefully, Indonesia's experience will be of some benefit to other countries attending the conference.

-- Angkatan Bersenjata, Jakarta