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Created
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08JAKARTA1910
2008-10-15 07:04:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
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THAILAND/CAMBODIA -- GOI TRIES TO HELP CALM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001910
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SUBJECT: THAILAND/CAMBODIA -- GOI TRIES TO HELP CALM
TENSIONS
REF: A. BANGKOK 3082 AND PREVIOUS
B. PHNOM PENH 814 AND PREVIOUS
C. JAKARTA 1410
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 001910
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SUBJECT: THAILAND/CAMBODIA -- GOI TRIES TO HELP CALM
TENSIONS
REF: A. BANGKOK 3082 AND PREVIOUS
B. PHNOM PENH 814 AND PREVIOUS
C. JAKARTA 1410
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono has made calls to the
Cambodian and Thai leaders urging them to work to calm down
tensions related to the two countries' border dispute. We
were told that both sides listened to Yudhoyono's points, but
made no specific commitments. Contacts have told us that the
GOI plans to continue its outreach effort to the two
governments while also working with other ASEAN partners to
press for a solution. In light of ASEAN's continuing
challenge with Burma, the GOI clearly wants to make sure that
this dispute does not erode ASEAN credibility further. END
SUMMARY.
YUDHOYONO ON THE PHONE
2. (C) The GOI has been active regarding the Thai-Cambodia
situation. In an October 14 conversation, Dino Djalal,
President Yudhoyono's chief foreign policy adviser, told
Charge that Yudhoyono had placed calls to Cambodian Prime
Minister Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
Subsequently, Yudhoyono spoke to the press and was quoted as
stating:
"...I talked with Prime Minister Hun Sen on the latest
situation on the border. I hoped no armed conflict would
take place and (that) dialogue could be continued in line
with the peaceful spirit of ASEAN. I have also called Thai
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to convey my worries because
if the conflict continues it will become worse. I will
continue to monitor their good will. Moreover, Indonesia as
one of the ASEAN founding fathers is expected to be able to
help solve the conflict."
GOI TO KEEP TRYING
3. (C) Tri Sukma "Nanu" Djandam, who works for Djalal in the
president's office, told Pol/C on October 15 that neither
leader had made any specific commitments in the phone calls.
That said, the GOI was heartened that several hours after the
calls Cambodian officials publicly announced that Thai forces
had withdrawn from the area.
4. (C) The GOI aims to remain active on the matter. Djandam
commented that the GOI will continue to offer its "good
offices" to both parties. He said that the next opportunity
to do this will likely be early next week when the Thai
Foreign Minister visits Jakarta. This was a trip that the
Thai PM was slated to make, but he had to cancel due to the
domestic situation in Thailand. There might also be
discussions next week on the margins of the Asia-Europe
Meeting (ASEM) in Beijng (Yudhoyono will represent Indonesia
there).
ASEAN CREDIBILITY ON THE LINE
5. (C) In working on the Thai-Cambodia dispute, the GOI
clearly wants to make sure that ASEAN credibility does not
erode further. ASEAN has faced a serious challenge with
Burma--and reaped a great deal of criticism for the lack of
results. Djandam said the GOI is keeping its other ASEAN
parties and the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta fully briefed.
Indonesia wanted to make sure that Thai-Cambodian tensions
did not disrupt the organization's work. He said the GOI
hoped the situation would stabilize in time for the ASEAN
Summit in Bangkok in December.
HEFFERN
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NSC FOR E. PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/15/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV ID CB TH
SUBJECT: THAILAND/CAMBODIA -- GOI TRIES TO HELP CALM
TENSIONS
REF: A. BANGKOK 3082 AND PREVIOUS
B. PHNOM PENH 814 AND PREVIOUS
C. JAKARTA 1410
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono has made calls to the
Cambodian and Thai leaders urging them to work to calm down
tensions related to the two countries' border dispute. We
were told that both sides listened to Yudhoyono's points, but
made no specific commitments. Contacts have told us that the
GOI plans to continue its outreach effort to the two
governments while also working with other ASEAN partners to
press for a solution. In light of ASEAN's continuing
challenge with Burma, the GOI clearly wants to make sure that
this dispute does not erode ASEAN credibility further. END
SUMMARY.
YUDHOYONO ON THE PHONE
2. (C) The GOI has been active regarding the Thai-Cambodia
situation. In an October 14 conversation, Dino Djalal,
President Yudhoyono's chief foreign policy adviser, told
Charge that Yudhoyono had placed calls to Cambodian Prime
Minister Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
Subsequently, Yudhoyono spoke to the press and was quoted as
stating:
"...I talked with Prime Minister Hun Sen on the latest
situation on the border. I hoped no armed conflict would
take place and (that) dialogue could be continued in line
with the peaceful spirit of ASEAN. I have also called Thai
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to convey my worries because
if the conflict continues it will become worse. I will
continue to monitor their good will. Moreover, Indonesia as
one of the ASEAN founding fathers is expected to be able to
help solve the conflict."
GOI TO KEEP TRYING
3. (C) Tri Sukma "Nanu" Djandam, who works for Djalal in the
president's office, told Pol/C on October 15 that neither
leader had made any specific commitments in the phone calls.
That said, the GOI was heartened that several hours after the
calls Cambodian officials publicly announced that Thai forces
had withdrawn from the area.
4. (C) The GOI aims to remain active on the matter. Djandam
commented that the GOI will continue to offer its "good
offices" to both parties. He said that the next opportunity
to do this will likely be early next week when the Thai
Foreign Minister visits Jakarta. This was a trip that the
Thai PM was slated to make, but he had to cancel due to the
domestic situation in Thailand. There might also be
discussions next week on the margins of the Asia-Europe
Meeting (ASEM) in Beijng (Yudhoyono will represent Indonesia
there).
ASEAN CREDIBILITY ON THE LINE
5. (C) In working on the Thai-Cambodia dispute, the GOI
clearly wants to make sure that ASEAN credibility does not
erode further. ASEAN has faced a serious challenge with
Burma--and reaped a great deal of criticism for the lack of
results. Djandam said the GOI is keeping its other ASEAN
parties and the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta fully briefed.
Indonesia wanted to make sure that Thai-Cambodian tensions
did not disrupt the organization's work. He said the GOI
hoped the situation would stabilize in time for the ASEAN
Summit in Bangkok in December.
HEFFERN