"Indonesia will not get caught up in rushing the issue of recognizing or not recognizing (the new Syrian government) because, for the international community, the most important aspect is how (the situation in) Syria can return to normal," Rolliansyah, nicknamed Roy, stated here on Monday.
He said Indonesia will continue to pay close attention to the developments in Syria and the transition process by the new government, which will consist of various anti-regime groups with different backgrounds and interests.
He affirmed that Indonesia calls on stakeholders in Syria to agree on a joint roadmap for the recovery and progress of Syria in the future, as well as to form an inclusive authority for the prosperity of the people.
Roy also said the new Syrian government is obligated to implement the UN Security Council resolutions that the Assad regime has not implemented.
"Do not forget, there are still many resolutions related to Syria issued by the UN Security Council that, of course, must be carried out and implemented by parties that have been directly involved in the conflict in Syria," he remarked.
He emphasized that Indonesia will continue to actively raise the issue of Syria in various international forums, including the UN.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Anis Matta echoed the importance of inclusive governance and political consensus in Syria.
"National political consensus, peaceful democratic transition, and reconstruction or economic recovery and development must be Syria's priorities in the next stage," he noted in a statement on Dec 10.
Anis expressed hope that the regime change in Syria would give the people of that country momentum to realize a better life.
He also called on all parties in Syria to always prioritize the security and safety of the people.
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