Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Arrmanatha Nasir, met with ICRC’s Vincent Ochilet to discuss humanitarian collaboration. Indonesia supports ICRC’s role, emphasized humanitarian aid for Palestine, and aims to co-chair an IHL working group. Plans for 2025 include partnerships with religious groups and tackling global IHL violations.
Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to global humanitarian diplomacy, highlighted by Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir’s remarks during a meeting with Vincent Ochilet, the ICRC Regional Delegation head for Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Nasir affirmed that Indonesia backs the ICRC as an impartial entity in humanitarian matters, particularly in implementing the Gaza ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian aid to Palestine.
He expressed gratitude for the ICRC’s cooperation with Indonesia in promoting international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC’s initiatives include the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment on IHL, launched in September 2024, aiming to tackle the rising violations of IHL in conflict areas like Palestine. Indonesia has joined this effort and will co-chair the “Updating Naval Warfare Rules” working group.
Discussions between Nasir and Ochilet also focused on ICRC collaborations for 2025, such as the annual briefing involving relevant ministries and partnerships with religious communities in Indonesia to explore the intersection of IHL, Islamic values, and law. Their collaborative efforts in humanitarian aid distribution have been ongoing, with the ICRC’s support for initiatives in Palestine, Afghanistan, and Myanmar through 2024.
Furthermore, there are plans for Indonesia to enhance its cooperation with the ICRC in delivering humanitarian assistance to Palestine in 2025. Both parties also explored strengthening ICRC partnerships with ASEAN regarding humanitarian assistance and the promotion of IHL via the AHA Center. Nasir emphasized that Indonesia’s support in executing the ICRC’s humanitarian mandate aligns with the Constitution’s directive to foster world peace and security.
In conclusion, Indonesia’s steadfast commitment to humanitarian diplomacy is evident through its active support for the ICRC and initiatives to promote international humanitarian law. The collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing aid distribution reflect Indonesia’s dedication to addressing challenges faced in conflict zones, especially concerning humanitarian assistance to Palestine. Moving forward, Indonesia’s role in global humanitarian efforts is set to expand, particularly under the ICRC’s initiatives.
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