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08JAKARTA1303
2008-07-07 06:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
ZIMBABWE -- REVIEWING DRAFT RESOLUTION WITH GOI
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001303
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF/S, IO/UNP (RGOLDBERG)
USUN FOR J. DELAURENTIS AND K. MCBRIDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2018
TAGS: PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI ID
SUBJECT: ZIMBABWE -- REVIEWING DRAFT RESOLUTION WITH GOI
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 593
B. JAKARTA 1293 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4 (b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001303
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF/S, IO/UNP (RGOLDBERG)
USUN FOR J. DELAURENTIS AND K. MCBRIDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2018
TAGS: PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI ID
SUBJECT: ZIMBABWE -- REVIEWING DRAFT RESOLUTION WITH GOI
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 593
B. JAKARTA 1293 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4 (b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: On July 7, Pol/C touched base again with
the Indonesian Foreign Ministry re Zimbabwe and the need for
a robust UNSC resolution. Contact noted that the GOI
"condemned the Zimbabwean government's actions," but was not
"very comfortable" with the draft resolution, which it
considered "overly harsh." Pol/C also reviewed USG points
with key members of the Indonesian legislature, who
underlined that they had deep concerns about the situation
and would try to convince the GOI on the need for action.
END SUMMARY.
2. (C) On July 7, Pol/C touched base again with the Foreign
Ministry (DEPLU) re Zimbabwe and the need for a robust UNSC
resolution. The international community needs to react
firmly to the shocking events in Zimbabwe and take steps,
Pol/C stressed. The draft resolution makes the key points
about the need for an end to all violence and for the regime
to begin a genuine political dialogue. The U.S. looks
forward to further discussions with the Indonesian delegation
in New York on the draft that USUN submitted on July 3.
3. (C) Riando Sembiring of the Office of International
Security and Disarmament in DEPLU replied that the GOI
"condemned the Zimbabwean government's actions" in terms of
the recent election and the treatment accorded the
opposition. The GOI, however, was not "very comfortable"
with the draft resolution, which it considered "overly harsh"
due to its sanctions-related language. In addition,
Indonesia was worried that the draft resolution could be
counterproductive and possibly undermine regional efforts at
reconciliation. In any case, Sembiring said the Indonesian
government continued to review the matter closely and looked
forward to further consultations in New York on the issue.
4. (C) Pol/C also reviewed USG points with two key members
of the Indonesian legislature (DPR),Theo Sambuaga and Djoko
Susilo. (Note: Sambuaga heads DPR's Commission I which
deals with international affairs and security. Susilo serves
on the same committee and is known for his advocacy of human
rights issues.) Both Sambuaga and Susilo acknowledged the
seriousness of the situation in Zimbabwe, adding that they
would try to convince the Indonesian government on the need
for action.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF/S, IO/UNP (RGOLDBERG)
USUN FOR J. DELAURENTIS AND K. MCBRIDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2018
TAGS: PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI ID
SUBJECT: ZIMBABWE -- REVIEWING DRAFT RESOLUTION WITH GOI
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 593
B. JAKARTA 1293 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4 (b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: On July 7, Pol/C touched base again with
the Indonesian Foreign Ministry re Zimbabwe and the need for
a robust UNSC resolution. Contact noted that the GOI
"condemned the Zimbabwean government's actions," but was not
"very comfortable" with the draft resolution, which it
considered "overly harsh." Pol/C also reviewed USG points
with key members of the Indonesian legislature, who
underlined that they had deep concerns about the situation
and would try to convince the GOI on the need for action.
END SUMMARY.
2. (C) On July 7, Pol/C touched base again with the Foreign
Ministry (DEPLU) re Zimbabwe and the need for a robust UNSC
resolution. The international community needs to react
firmly to the shocking events in Zimbabwe and take steps,
Pol/C stressed. The draft resolution makes the key points
about the need for an end to all violence and for the regime
to begin a genuine political dialogue. The U.S. looks
forward to further discussions with the Indonesian delegation
in New York on the draft that USUN submitted on July 3.
3. (C) Riando Sembiring of the Office of International
Security and Disarmament in DEPLU replied that the GOI
"condemned the Zimbabwean government's actions" in terms of
the recent election and the treatment accorded the
opposition. The GOI, however, was not "very comfortable"
with the draft resolution, which it considered "overly harsh"
due to its sanctions-related language. In addition,
Indonesia was worried that the draft resolution could be
counterproductive and possibly undermine regional efforts at
reconciliation. In any case, Sembiring said the Indonesian
government continued to review the matter closely and looked
forward to further consultations in New York on the issue.
4. (C) Pol/C also reviewed USG points with two key members
of the Indonesian legislature (DPR),Theo Sambuaga and Djoko
Susilo. (Note: Sambuaga heads DPR's Commission I which
deals with international affairs and security. Susilo serves
on the same committee and is known for his advocacy of human
rights issues.) Both Sambuaga and Susilo acknowledged the
seriousness of the situation in Zimbabwe, adding that they
would try to convince the Indonesian government on the need
for action.
HUME