Settle border problems amicably

Settle border problems amicably

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi called yesterday
for amicable solutions to disputes over border areas with Papua
New Guinea.

Opening the Border Liaison Meeting in Jayapura, he said rows
between the two countries over the border should be more easily
solved because of existing good relations.

To maintain the positive condition, he said, the two countries
should respect each other's sovereignty. Incidents and conflicts
happen sometimes, he said, but they should not disturb relations.

Antara reported him saying that separatist movements are still
operating near the border, but they are mostly isolated and do
not get support from local people.

The two-day Border Liaison Meeting is being attended by 21
delegates. The Indonesian delegation is led by Irian Jaya Vice
Governor Basyir Bachtiar, while the Papuans are led by
Christopher Wariambu. (31)