2) Hundreds of students flee violence in Papua - reports
3) Indonesia-New Zealand Friendship Council initiates diplomacy from grassroots level
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1) NGO Sams Leaders On West Papua B'ville
February 15, 2019
A non-government organisation has slammed two national leaders for pushing for independence for West Papua and — to some extent — Bougainville through the referendum question.
The PNG Millennium Good Governance Organisation general secretary Steven Andambo said NCD Governor Powes Parkop and Oro Governor Garry Juffa should be mindful of their position as leaders of this nation.
Mr Andambo said this regarding the recent media statements by both governors.
He said for national leaders of their calibre to come out publicly calling for independence, they must understand the position of the Papua New Guinea government on Bougainville and Indonesia.
“There are existing treaties, bilateral agreements and mutual understanding between Indonesia and PNG and the two leaders see fit to talk about another country’s issues,” Mr Andambo said.
He said the future of Bougainville is being guided by the Bougainville Peace Agreement and no leader can support Independence because that is the choice left for the people of Bougainville to decide through the referendum.
“It is inappropriate for State leaders to make statements in support of independence for West Papua and Bougainville,” Mr Andambo said.
“The Indonesian government never intervened in resolving the Bougainville issue. Mr Parkop should focus his thoughts on how to improve the welfare of the PNG community.
“There are still challenges for PNG, including NCD, to combat criminal activities and domestic violence.”
Mr Andambo said the government under Prime Minister Peter O’Neill is working very hard despite major challenges to ensure peace is achieved through peaceful means and does not need any political opportunist to take advantage of the issue.
He said politicians must not travel under the disguise of ‘friendship’ visits to West Papua to undermine the treaty agreement between PNG and Indonesia on mutual respect and friendship.
Mr Andambo said nowadays, technology to create fake graphical cyber news is increasing around the world, and therefore all information that comes out must be verified before it is released.
“Mr Parkop was a human rights advocater before becoming MP,” Mr Andambo said.
“He must fix his backyard first before making a statement.
“Particularly, economic injustice in the country where 80 per cent of PNG economy is conquered and captured by foreigners.”
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2) Hundreds of students flee violence in Papua - reports
8:25 pm on 14 February 2019
Indonesian state media is reporting that hundreds of students have fled violence in Papua's central Highlands.
Since December, an increasing number of gun fights have occurred between the West Papua Liberation Army and Indonesian security forces.
Antara News reported the violence had displaced 406 students and more than 80 teachers in Jayawijaya regency.
In nearby Nduga regency, 12 emergency classrooms have been set up for the displaced people.
A 25-year-old businessman in Jayawijaya, Sufeng Efendi, was reportedly shot dead by a Papuan rebel on 2 February.
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3) Indonesia-New Zealand Friendship Council initiates diplomacy from grassroots level
Reporter: Antara 10 hours ago
Jakarta, Feb 14 (ANTARA News) - The Indonesia-New Zealand Friendship Council initiated a forum titled "Sustaining the Spirit of Collaboration" in Jakarta, Thursday, as a grassroots diplomacy effort.
"This forum is devoted to the millennial generation, as a second-track diplomacy, which is not at the inter-governmental level. At this forum, citizens of Indonesia and New Zealand can discuss and conduct diplomacy. This is what we want to improve," Chairman of the Indonesia-New Zealand Friendship Council Indradi Soemardjan emphasized.
During the forum supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the New Zealand Embassy, several relevant topics on cooperation were discussed between the two countries, such as sustainable agriculture, cultural arts, and technology and innovation.
Indi organized the forum as a venue for sharing and collaboration, especially between businesspersons and members of civil society.
Most speakers at the "Sustaining the Spirit of Collaboration" forum are Indonesian citizens, who have studied in New Zealand or have collaborated in certain fields with New Zealand`s institutions.
Indi believes there is much to be learnt from New Zealand, such as the country`s ability to manage agriculture and sustainable food.
"New Zealand has only some four million people but can produce food for 40 million people. Their expertise will be very beneficial for Indonesia, with even more residents," he stated.
With over six decades of diplomatic relations, Indonesia and New Zealand have achieved varied progress in bilateral cooperation.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs` Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa Desra Percaya remarked that the two countries` bilateral trade had increased to two billion New Zealand dollars, or around Rp19.25 trillion in 2018, from 1.76 billion New Zealand dollars, or Rp17.6 trillion in 2017.
"The number of tourists and frequency of commercial flights between Auckland and Denpasar also increased," Percaya noted.
In addition, cooperation between Indonesian universities and New Zealand`s educational institutions and research centers is increasing, including in the areas of agriculture and disaster management.
According to Percaya, this achievement is not only supported by partnerships between the two countries but also sound cooperation between businesspersons and civil society.
"The Indonesia-New Zealand community is a reflection of our relationship as friends for good," Percaya stated.
Reporting by Yashinta Difa Pramudyani. Eliswan azly
"This forum is devoted to the millennial generation, as a second-track diplomacy, which is not at the inter-governmental level. At this forum, citizens of Indonesia and New Zealand can discuss and conduct diplomacy. This is what we want to improve," Chairman of the Indonesia-New Zealand Friendship Council Indradi Soemardjan emphasized.
During the forum supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the New Zealand Embassy, several relevant topics on cooperation were discussed between the two countries, such as sustainable agriculture, cultural arts, and technology and innovation.
Indi organized the forum as a venue for sharing and collaboration, especially between businesspersons and members of civil society.
Most speakers at the "Sustaining the Spirit of Collaboration" forum are Indonesian citizens, who have studied in New Zealand or have collaborated in certain fields with New Zealand`s institutions.
Indi believes there is much to be learnt from New Zealand, such as the country`s ability to manage agriculture and sustainable food.
"New Zealand has only some four million people but can produce food for 40 million people. Their expertise will be very beneficial for Indonesia, with even more residents," he stated.
With over six decades of diplomatic relations, Indonesia and New Zealand have achieved varied progress in bilateral cooperation.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs` Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa Desra Percaya remarked that the two countries` bilateral trade had increased to two billion New Zealand dollars, or around Rp19.25 trillion in 2018, from 1.76 billion New Zealand dollars, or Rp17.6 trillion in 2017.
"The number of tourists and frequency of commercial flights between Auckland and Denpasar also increased," Percaya noted.
In addition, cooperation between Indonesian universities and New Zealand`s educational institutions and research centers is increasing, including in the areas of agriculture and disaster management.
According to Percaya, this achievement is not only supported by partnerships between the two countries but also sound cooperation between businesspersons and civil society.
"The Indonesia-New Zealand community is a reflection of our relationship as friends for good," Percaya stated.
Reporting by Yashinta Difa Pramudyani. Eliswan azly
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