Legislator States World Peacekeeping Mission Must Be Maintained
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Rising risks of attacks on peacekeeping forces do not necessarily mean Indonesia should withdraw from international missions. Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives, Dave Akbarshah Fikarno Laksono, stated that evaluations are still necessary, but they must be conducted without sacrificing Indonesia’s strategic commitment to global peace.
According to him, the current developing situation demands a more mature and layered policy response, not a hasty reaction.
“We view that the increasing risks of attacks on peacekeeping forces must be addressed with careful, measured, and layered policy steps,” he said when contacted on Tuesday (7/4).
He emphasised that evaluations of Indonesia’s involvement in overseas missions are indeed important, but they must be carried out gradually and without reducing Indonesia’s active role in the United Nations peacekeeping mandate.
“A comprehensive evaluation of Indonesia’s involvement in overseas missions does need to be conducted in stages, but this must not diminish our strategic commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping mandate,” Dave explained.
Amid rising threats, the House of Representatives is pushing for strengthening the protection system for soldiers through improved security, more active diplomacy, and more intensive coordination with international partners. These steps are deemed essential to ensure Indonesia’s contributions retain strategic value in the eyes of the global community.
“Through strengthening security systems, constructive diplomacy, and intensive coordination with international partners, Indonesia can ensure that our contributions remain strategically valuable and respected by the global community,” Dave stated.
Commission I of the House of Representatives, he continued, will continue to support government policies as long as the steps taken are based on thorough studies and guarantee the safety of personnel in the field.
“Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives will continue to support government steps as long as the policies taken are grounded in thorough studies, ensure the safety of soldiers, and strengthen Indonesia’s diplomatic credibility,” he clarified.
Dave added that synergy between the government, the House of Representatives, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and other stakeholders is key to keeping Indonesia’s role in peacekeeping missions strong and impactful for regional stability.
“We believe that through close cooperation between the government, the House of Representatives, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and all stakeholders, Indonesia’s contributions to peacekeeping missions will become even more solid, providing positive impacts for regional stability, and maintaining the nation’s honour in the eyes of the world,” he concluded.