The agreement was born at a meeting of top officials / senior official meeting (SOM) which took place at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Ministry) Arrmanatha Nasir said yesterday the deal will be decided at the next meeting of heads of state or head of government.
"Discussion of the declaration of support for Palestinian independence more quickly completed because practically no addition of new issues," said Arramanatha. On the first day of the SOM discussed about the three main documents KAA, namely Bandung Message, Declaration of reinvigorating the New Asia Africa Strategic Partnership, and the Declaration on Palestine.
When discussions take place, no additional issues related to the independence of Palestine. Discussion pursed only limited changes in two sentences. "All agree (independence) of Palestine, no objection because the support is already there for a long time," he said.
However, an important aspect of the discussion yesterday was the commitment of countries of Asia and Africa to provide assistance to the Palestinian capacity in preparation for when it gained independence. "They need something to be able to run the government. The aid should be given, "he said. For a discussion of the other two major documents, Bandung Message and Declaration of reinvigorating the New Asia Africa Strategic Partnership, takes a little longer because there are some new proposals.
Middle East observers from the University of Indonesia (UI) Yon Machmudi assess Indonesian initiative to provide support for Palestinian independence is very important because the first Asian-African Conference held in Indonesia. "It should be optimized again, especially as the host," said Secretary of the Middle East Studies Center and the Islamic UI.
In the third round of presidential debates, President Joko Widodo also firmly support for an independent Palestine. "This is an important moment to immediately realize the promise of the President," he said. According to him, Indonesia also needs to cooperate with the Asian-African countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, in accelerating the independence of Palestine.
In view of Yon, the Palestinian issue is the homework together Asia-Africa. It is no exaggeration because Palestine is the only country in the world that has not gained independence. "It also has a strong relevance to the agenda KAA relating to issues of peace and prosperity of the Asian-African countries," said Yon.
Declaration of support, he continued, would give a major influence on the Palestinian struggle. As is known, the spirit of the first KAA 1955 is to eliminate colonialism and Western imperialism in the Asian-African countries so that it can be revitalized to Palestine.
International political observers Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Siti Mutiah KAA Setiawati also hope to find a breakthrough to resolve the problems that occur in Asian and African countries, such as Boko Haram insurgency. "Agenda for Asia-Africa resolve the problem so that it can become a new force in the middle of an existing strengths," he said.
Indonesia was able to harness the strength of its interests. On the other hand, the KAA also expected to further develop Asia-Africa strategic partnership recently. Chairman of Commission I Mahfouz Siddiq assess the 60th anniversary of the KAA will provide relevance and significance when the spirit and ideals embodied, ie freeing members of colonization.
"Currently, the remaining one occupation, namely Palestine, we are waiting to see what will result from this KAA meeting," he said. He also explained the relevance and significance of KAA measured also on how the agenda of development and prosperity of its member countries can be realized. "I consider the conflict in the Middle East region must also be a serious agenda in the KAA," he said.
Determination Fight Poverty
Ambition Indonesia became one of the countries that are able to eradicate poverty and conduct joint development in Asia and Africa marked the opening of KAA 60th in Jakarta yesterday. Foreign Minister (Secretary) Retno LP Marsudi said South-South cooperation in the 60th KAA is a form of manifestation of solidarity among developing countries in Asia and Africa.
Indonesia, together with countries of Asia and Africa theme increase in South-South cooperation as the need for attention to the common welfare South region. For countries that mostly have experienced colonization, Asia and Africa are considered to have the same understanding and purpose in providing a positive contribution in the economic progress.
Sealing the line is considered as the most effective way to overcome poverty. Economic conditions of the countries of Asia and Africa are recognized still alarming. With the increase in South-South cooperation supported Japan and Korea, the gap is expected to be resolved soon.
Poverty is even referred to as the main enemy of Asian and African countries in addition to terrorism and drugs. However, the nature of poverty itself is complicated because the indicator be said clearly different. Ironically, the amount of poverty in Asia and Africa increased every year due to slow economic growth and limited.
"Therefore, we must develop together to create peace and prosperity. Economic estrangement between countries should be reduced. This is a mandatory duty of us, "said Retno in the opening KAA 60th at JCC, Jakarta, yesterday. According to him, in bannerbanner obvious that KAA is more focused on increasing South-South cooperation. "But we are also going to hold a triangular cooperation," he said.
Nearly two-thirds of poor people in the world are in Asia and nearly half occur in South Asia. In most Asian countries, 80-90% of poverty in rural areas. So far, the new East Asia and Southeast Asia have reduced the amount of poverty in the last three decades.
Meanwhile, the development of prosperity in South Asia has been slow and limited. Lately, countries such as Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Thailand also need more time lamatumbuh. Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas Andrinof Chaniago said most of the historical background and development of the countries of Asia and Africa together.
But the countries of Asia and Africa have the advantages of each. Therefore, the strengthening of South-South cooperation in the midst of KAA All 60 will help it to be more coordinated effort. KAA 60th anniversary was held in Jakarta and Bandung started yesterday until Friday (24/4) future.
On the first day yesterday held a meeting of high-level officials (senior official meeting) Asia-Africa. Then proceed with the ministerial meeting on 20 April. On April 21 to 22 Business Summit organized the Asia-Africa Region (Asia-Africa Business Summit). Furthermore, on April 22, held a high-level organization of the conference (summit) the first day.
On April 23 the implementation of the second day and planned summit there will be a dinner by President Joko Widodo to the head of state. On April 24, the last day of the circuit implementation of KAA, will be flashback (historical walk) KAA by the heads of state in Bandung.
A total of 32 heads of state or head of government and 86 state delegates will attend the 2015 KAA KAA first initiated by Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan was held in London and attended by 29 countries in Asia and Africa are mostly newly independent.
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