Principally, we agreed that violence must be stopped now"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa has urged all parties in Syria to end the continuing violence in a bid to create peace in that political turmoil torn country.
"Principally, we agreed that violence must be stopped now. Now, not tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, because enough blood has been shed, there have been enough people who have suffered," said Natalegawa after meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan, Ali Ahmed Karti, Friday.
Natalegawa also said that Indonesia has signed an agreement with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to support peace in the Middle-East.
“It is very unfortunate that UN has failed to take a stance about conflict in Syria, therefore we have to push more the diplomatic effort,†he said.
Besides, Natalegawa further said Indonesia has been encouraging Sudan to promote diplomatic efforts to reconcile with South Sudan and to pursue diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the conflict through peaceful ways.
"Those indicated the good will of Indonesia to promote peaceful reconciliation, not only in the Middle-East region but also globally," he said.
On the other hand, Karti said Sudan has learned much from Indonesia's experiences in solving civil conflicts, such as in Aceh and East Timor.
"We met President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday (Thursday), and he gave much advice about the situation in Sudan. We also have learned from Indonesia¿s experiences to create a peace agreement and organize meetings to stop the conflict between the government and the rebels," he said.
He further said Sudan has endeavored to reach out to South Sudan to discuss issues about borders and security and promote dialogue, rather than confrontation.
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