Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08JAKARTA2343
2008-12-30 09:25:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
SOMALI PIRACY -- ENGAGING INDONESIA IN THE CONTACT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 JAKARTA 002343
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF, AF/E, PM, PM/PPA
(GLANCY, HOPKINS AND FOSTER)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PHSA MOPS ID SO
SUBJECT: SOMALI PIRACY -- ENGAGING INDONESIA IN THE CONTACT
GROUP
REF: A. STATE 133199
B. JAKARTA 2175
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 JAKARTA 002343
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF, AF/E, PM, PM/PPA
(GLANCY, HOPKINS AND FOSTER)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PHSA MOPS ID SO
SUBJECT: SOMALI PIRACY -- ENGAGING INDONESIA IN THE CONTACT
GROUP
REF: A. STATE 133199
B. JAKARTA 2175
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY/ACTION RECOMMENDATION: We have an
opportunity to deepen Indonesia's engagement in the global
campaign against piracy. Indonesia has had success fighting
piracy in its own waters and would bring valuable experience
to the fight against Somali piracy. Mission recommends that
we work to secure Indonesian involvement in the Contact Group
on Somali Piracy (CGSP) as an observer. A first step would
be to invite an Indonesian representative to the January CGSP
meeting in New York. END SUMMARY/ACTION RECOMMENDATION.
AN OPPORTUNITY
2. (C) The time is right to deepen Indonesia's engagement in
the global campaign against piracy. Jakarta overcame
concerns regarding legal precedent and the use of force to
support UN Security Council Resolutions 1838, 1846, and 1851
authorizing international anti-piracy operations around
Somalia. This progress came against the backdrop of
Indonesia's long-standing adherence to Non-Aligned Movement
principles that predisposed Jakarta to be suspicious of such
moves.
3. (SBU) Indonesia has also suffered the effects of piracy
in the Horn of Africa. Somali pirates, for example, continue
to hold eleven Indonesian crew members of a Malaysian-owned
ship that was recently seized in the Gulf of Aden.
INDONESIA'S POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION
4. (SBU) Indonesia has had significant success reducing
piracy in its own waters, as outlined in Ref B. Indonesia's
experience in settling the conflict in Aceh, which helped
reduce piracy in the Malacca Strait, gives it relevant
expertise in addressing the land-based instability that fuels
piracy. Based on its own experiences, Indonesia can
contribute valuable insights regarding the coordination and
training of anti-piracy forces to states doing anti-piracy
work near Somalia.
5. (SBU) Indonesia also worked closely with neighboring
countries in the fight against piracy in the Malacca Strait
and understands the importance of international coordination
and information sharing in this effort. The positive impact
that the restoration of peace and democratic rule in Aceh had
in deterring piracy would also be useful to the effort to
eliminate the political causes of piracy.
SUGGESTED NEXT STEPS
6. (C) The Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) announced
in Ref A provides an excellent vehicle to involve Indonesia
in the global fight against piracy. Because Indonesia does
not have the ability to conduct independent naval operations
in the Somalia region, it is not a candidate for full
membership in the CGSP at this time. However, Indonesia
could contribute to the CGSP as an observer.
7. (C) Mission recommends that as a first step we work to
JAKARTA 00002343 002 OF 002
invite an Indonesian official to participate in the January
13-14 inaugural meeting of the CGSP in New York. Indonesian
involvement in the CGSP would bring valuable experience and
expertise to the anti-piracy fight around Somalia. Doing so
would also build on our engagement with the Indonesian
military and help encourage Jakarta to play a greater role
supporting international peace and security.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, AF, AF/E, PM, PM/PPA
(GLANCY, HOPKINS AND FOSTER)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PHSA MOPS ID SO
SUBJECT: SOMALI PIRACY -- ENGAGING INDONESIA IN THE CONTACT
GROUP
REF: A. STATE 133199
B. JAKARTA 2175
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY/ACTION RECOMMENDATION: We have an
opportunity to deepen Indonesia's engagement in the global
campaign against piracy. Indonesia has had success fighting
piracy in its own waters and would bring valuable experience
to the fight against Somali piracy. Mission recommends that
we work to secure Indonesian involvement in the Contact Group
on Somali Piracy (CGSP) as an observer. A first step would
be to invite an Indonesian representative to the January CGSP
meeting in New York. END SUMMARY/ACTION RECOMMENDATION.
AN OPPORTUNITY
2. (C) The time is right to deepen Indonesia's engagement in
the global campaign against piracy. Jakarta overcame
concerns regarding legal precedent and the use of force to
support UN Security Council Resolutions 1838, 1846, and 1851
authorizing international anti-piracy operations around
Somalia. This progress came against the backdrop of
Indonesia's long-standing adherence to Non-Aligned Movement
principles that predisposed Jakarta to be suspicious of such
moves.
3. (SBU) Indonesia has also suffered the effects of piracy
in the Horn of Africa. Somali pirates, for example, continue
to hold eleven Indonesian crew members of a Malaysian-owned
ship that was recently seized in the Gulf of Aden.
INDONESIA'S POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION
4. (SBU) Indonesia has had significant success reducing
piracy in its own waters, as outlined in Ref B. Indonesia's
experience in settling the conflict in Aceh, which helped
reduce piracy in the Malacca Strait, gives it relevant
expertise in addressing the land-based instability that fuels
piracy. Based on its own experiences, Indonesia can
contribute valuable insights regarding the coordination and
training of anti-piracy forces to states doing anti-piracy
work near Somalia.
5. (SBU) Indonesia also worked closely with neighboring
countries in the fight against piracy in the Malacca Strait
and understands the importance of international coordination
and information sharing in this effort. The positive impact
that the restoration of peace and democratic rule in Aceh had
in deterring piracy would also be useful to the effort to
eliminate the political causes of piracy.
SUGGESTED NEXT STEPS
6. (C) The Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) announced
in Ref A provides an excellent vehicle to involve Indonesia
in the global fight against piracy. Because Indonesia does
not have the ability to conduct independent naval operations
in the Somalia region, it is not a candidate for full
membership in the CGSP at this time. However, Indonesia
could contribute to the CGSP as an observer.
7. (C) Mission recommends that as a first step we work to
JAKARTA 00002343 002 OF 002
invite an Indonesian official to participate in the January
13-14 inaugural meeting of the CGSP in New York. Indonesian
involvement in the CGSP would bring valuable experience and
expertise to the anti-piracy fight around Somalia. Doing so
would also build on our engagement with the Indonesian
military and help encourage Jakarta to play a greater role
supporting international peace and security.
HUME