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February
Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Asian Games Diplomatic Walk
Written by Ani HasanahThe Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee 2018 (INASGOC) held the Asian Games Diplomatic Walk at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta on Sunday morning (11/2). The event involved all Indonesian Ambassadors of the neighboring countries, along with officials and staffs of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Attending at the event were Ambassadors and foreign representatives from various countries in Indonesia. The purpose of this event is to show the readiness of Indonesia as the host of Asian Games 2018. It was conveyed by the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi on the sidelines of the Asian Games Diplomatic Walk.
“Today we hold the Asian Games Diplomatic Walk, meaning that the ambassadors and representatives of foreign countries in Jakarta meet with our ambassadors around the world because as of tomorrow we will conduct a working meeting for all heads of Indonesian representatives abroad. We gather here to hold jogging together while showing the readiness of Indonesia to be the host of the 2018 Asian Games which will begin in August,” Retno Marsudi said.
Minister Retno Marsudi moreover stated the Asian Games 2018 as the biggest sports event in Asia not only becomes a sports competition platform. Minister Retno Marsudi also requested the support from various countries so that the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia can run well and succeed. In addition, she also said that Indonesia is ready to host and provide full services at the Asian Games 2018 which will be held in two cities namely Jakarta and Palembang, South Sumatra on August 18 to September 2, 2018. Minister Retno Marsudi also invites all Indonesian people to synergize in the Asian Games 2018 with the slogan “Energy of Asia”// (VOI/Rezha/Alika/Nt)
February
South Korean Ambassador Hopes Indonesia to Help Peace in Korea
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesia has an important role as a mediator in the South Korea - North Korea peace process. This was conveyed by South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Kim Chang-beom on the sidelines of watching together the opening of the Winter Olympics 2018 at the South Korean Embassy in Jakarta on Friday (9/2). Kim Chang-beom stated that the Winter Olympics 2018 which was held in Pyeongcheang, South Korea is expected to be one of the first steps in the realization of the peace process between South Korea and North Korea which are often politically disputed. It is expected after the 2018 Winter Olympics the interaction between the two countries will improve and run well.
“Indonesia has played its role as a mediator for peace and security in the Korean Peninsula. It is now a starting point for creating dialogue and cooperation, to bring peace and security for the future. I hope Indonesia will give peace message to the whole world and also support and help us to immediately hold dialogue, to solve problems in the Korean Peninsula,”Kim Chang-beom said.
Ambassador Kim Chang-beom hopes Indonesia will continue to assist the two countries in the reconciliation process, especially after the Winter Olympics 2018 ends. The opening of the Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, Pyongcheang on Friday night local time, took place lively, especially when South Korean and North Korean athletes paraded together under a unification banner. In addition, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader, was seen greeting each other and shaking hands in the honorary tribune. It was a historic event for peace and reunification efforts in the Korean Peninsula// (VOI/REZHA/ALIKA/NT)
February
10 Countries Attend Asian Games Trial In Jakarta
Written by Nouvarah AhdibaA total of 91 Athletes from 10 countries attended the opening of Pencak Silat (Martial Arts) championship of 2018 Asian Games trial here on Saturday.
The 10 countries that joined the trial include Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
The athletes would join the defile session during the opening of the trial.
The trial was launched at the venue on Saturday by Edhy Prabowo, the Indonesia Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) chief.
Apart from Prabowo, the opening ceremony was also attended by the deputy of national sports council (KONI), Suwarno; the association`s secretary general, Erizal Chaniago; the secretary general of the Interstate Pencak Silat Association (Persilat), Teddy Suratmadji; as well as the former chief of IPSI, Eddie Nalapraya.
The athletes, according to the organizer, will participate to 16 matches, including 10 games and 6 exhibitions.
"The Indonesian athletes will strive for full powers during the first Asian Games trial (of Pencak Silat)," Prabowo, who also served as the national team manager of the 2018 Asian Games, stated.
The venue will be renovated by the Public Works and Public Housings (PUPR) Ministry ahead of the competition, he noted.
"The ministry will refurbish the audience seats, toilets, as well as the training venues," Prabowo stressed.
During the trial, Indonesia will send 22 athletes in all categories.
However, the trial would not provide any assurances that the team will win the upcoming matches in the 2018 Asian Games to be held in August this year.
"We are seeking to collect as many medals as possible in order to be the overall champion during the match," he emphasized.
Indonesia, Prabowo noted that he has targeted to introduce Pencak Silat to more countries worldwide.
"The traditional martial art now has been practiced in 45 states, but we are seeking to introduce the sport to other 70 countries," he explained.
Prabowo remarked that Indonesia has planned to propose its traditional martial art to be contested at the Olympics.
Apart from Pencak Silat, the 2018 Asian Games organizer also hosted trials for other categories, including basketball and Taekwondo this month.
The 2018 Asian Games will be conducted from Aug 18 to Sep 2, 2018, in Jakarta and Palembang. (antaranews)
February
Indonesia Welcomes the Visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Written by Ani HasanahThe visit of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations (UN), Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to Indonesia received a positive response from the Indonesian government. In his visit, Zeid raised several issues related to human rights in Indonesia. The government of Indonesia declared no regret, because through the visit, the commissioner has obtained a lot of information related to Indonesia, especially the implementation of human rights that have been carried out. This was affirmed by the Indonesian Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Hasan Kleib in Jakarta recently.
“...Why there is no regret is that I do not want any omission that from 2014, almost four years, he only heard the reports if there was an incident. During his term of office in Geneva, he has listened to reports coming in; nobody has reported any positive matters. Why I do not regret it? We do not want any omission. He is told every day that there is an incident but he does not know where Indonesia is and how large Indonesia is; he does not know whether in Indonesia its people are open,” Hasan said.
Furthermore, Hassan Kleib added he had told Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein that Indonesia is not a perfect country without human rights shortcomings. However, Indonesia has to provide human rights protection to all its citizens. The visit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was on the invitation of the government of Indonesia as a form of government transparency on humanitarian issues. Even though his visit coincides with some revisions of the Criminal Code, which Al Husein considers to discriminate the minorities, he even said that after his three-day visit, the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights was amazed to see how vast Indonesia is. (VOI-Rezha/RHM)