Within three hours, everything was brought under control, and the security authorities were able to prevent other eventualities.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Several countries have lauded the Indonesian security authorities swift handling of the terror attack that occurred in Jakarta on Thursday, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.

"I just informed the president about some issues, including the international response to the attack that occurred in Jakarta yesterday. In general, I can say that the international response is very positive," the minister stated after meeting President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), here, Friday.

Several countries have condemned the attack, have expressed sympathy to the Indonesian government, and have praised the swift response of the Indonesian security authorities in handling the attack, she stated.

Within three hours, everything was brought under control, and the security authorities were able to prevent other eventualities, she remarked.

They also offered support to Indonesia whenever the need arises.

The minister, however, affirmed that Indonesia has been able to handle it independently so far.

"I reported to the president that since the attack, I have received several calls from other countries foreign ministers who are keen to offer cooperation and want to express their condolences to the Indonesian people," she informed the press.

Following the attack, President Jokowi has also received calls from numerous world leaders, including from Malaysia. The Australian prime minister, the Saudi King, and the German counselor were also expected to call later today, she added.

"The latest one, I communicated with the Canadian prime minister, and yesterday with Singapore," the minister revealed.

In the meantime, the members of the UN Security Council in a statement paid tribute to the swift response and courage demonstrated by the Indonesian security forces in responding to the attack.

The council condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the January 14 terrorist attack, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility.

It also expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Indonesia. They hoped that the injured would have a speedy recovery.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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