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on Basic Documents of Japan-ASEAN Relations
Department of
Advanced Social and International Studies,
Joint Statement of
ASEAN+3 In Support of the Sovereignity, Territorial
Integrity and National Unity Of
The Foreign
Ministers of ASEAN member countries, the People’s Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, took the
opportunity of their first meeting in Bangkok, 26 July 2000, to reiterate their
strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of
Indonesia.
The Foreign
Ministers commended the approach undertaken by the Indonesian Government in its
efforts to reach a peaceful solution to its problems in Aceh
and Irian Jaya (Papua)
through dialogue and reconciliation consistent with its efforts to maintain the
momentum of political and economic reforms. They commended the efforts and
measures taken by the Indonesian Government to restore peace and order in these
provinces and encouraged the international community to support the Indonesian
Government in its humanitarian relief efforts to the people in need.
The Foreign Ministers
reaffirmed that the stability and prosperity of