Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06JAKARTA4756
2006-04-13 11:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
INDONESIA ENTHUSIASTIC ON U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PLEDGE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 004756
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/13/2016
TAGS: KUNR PHUM PREL UNGA ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA ENTHUSIASTIC ON U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PLEDGE
REF: A. STATE 57036 (UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL)
B. STATE 55461 (U.S. NOT TO RUN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL)
Classified By: B. Lynn Pascoe, Ambassador. Reason: 1.4 (b, d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 004756
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/13/2016
TAGS: KUNR PHUM PREL UNGA ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA ENTHUSIASTIC ON U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PLEDGE
REF: A. STATE 57036 (UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL)
B. STATE 55461 (U.S. NOT TO RUN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL)
Classified By: B. Lynn Pascoe, Ambassador. Reason: 1.4 (b, d)
1. (U) On April 11, we conveyed the Secretary's letter on our
pledge for the Human Rights Council (reftel a) to Foreign
Minister Hassan Wirajuda under cover of a diplomatic note.
2. (SBU) On April 13, we followed up with Jonny Sinaga,
Deputy Director of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs at
the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sinaga
described our pledge as "wonderful" and fully in keeping with
GOI thinking on this matter. He immediately observed that
our criteria would mean that the United States would support
an Indonesian candidacy for Council membership.
3. (C) Sinaga went on to express consternation that the
United States would not seek a seat on the Human Rights
Council, calling this decision a "loss" for the international
community. Drawing on ref B, we explained our position on
this matter. We noted that the United States remained
committed to both U.N. reform and human rights, and would
likely seek a seat in coming years.
4. (C) Comment: Historically, the Indonesians might endorse
our views on international human rights issues in private or
in rhetoric, but rarely in their actions in international
forums, as shown by their abysmal voting record in the old
Commission on Human Rights. Indonesia's new democracy has
encouraged a rethink at some levels on the country's foreign
policy, with Indonesia's engagement on Burma as one example.
We, nevertheless, question whether Sinaga's statements
reflect the views of senior ministry officials. It, however,
seems likely that Indonesia will soon begin pressing us for
support for its bid for a Council seat.
PASCOE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/13/2016
TAGS: KUNR PHUM PREL UNGA ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA ENTHUSIASTIC ON U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PLEDGE
REF: A. STATE 57036 (UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL)
B. STATE 55461 (U.S. NOT TO RUN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL)
Classified By: B. Lynn Pascoe, Ambassador. Reason: 1.4 (b, d)
1. (U) On April 11, we conveyed the Secretary's letter on our
pledge for the Human Rights Council (reftel a) to Foreign
Minister Hassan Wirajuda under cover of a diplomatic note.
2. (SBU) On April 13, we followed up with Jonny Sinaga,
Deputy Director of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs at
the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sinaga
described our pledge as "wonderful" and fully in keeping with
GOI thinking on this matter. He immediately observed that
our criteria would mean that the United States would support
an Indonesian candidacy for Council membership.
3. (C) Sinaga went on to express consternation that the
United States would not seek a seat on the Human Rights
Council, calling this decision a "loss" for the international
community. Drawing on ref B, we explained our position on
this matter. We noted that the United States remained
committed to both U.N. reform and human rights, and would
likely seek a seat in coming years.
4. (C) Comment: Historically, the Indonesians might endorse
our views on international human rights issues in private or
in rhetoric, but rarely in their actions in international
forums, as shown by their abysmal voting record in the old
Commission on Human Rights. Indonesia's new democracy has
encouraged a rethink at some levels on the country's foreign
policy, with Indonesia's engagement on Burma as one example.
We, nevertheless, question whether Sinaga's statements
reflect the views of senior ministry officials. It, however,
seems likely that Indonesia will soon begin pressing us for
support for its bid for a Council seat.
PASCOE