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VOI News : Indonesian Minister of Manpower,  Ida Fauziyah was the guest of honor at the celebration of the 63rd Kuwait National Day and the 33rd Kuwait Liberation Day in Jakarta  on Friday (24/2).

In her speech, Minister Ida Fauziyah  pointed out that Kuwait has become the second home for more than 6,100 Indonesian citizens.   She hopes that more professional and skilled workers from Indonesia will work in Kuwait.

“I am happy to know that Kuwait is also a second home for more than 6,100 Indonesian citizens in Kuwait. Approximately,  2,850 Indonesian residents or more than 46% of this number are professional and skilled workers who work in the oil, health and hospitality sectors," She pointed out.

Furthermore, Minister  Ida Fauziyah  revealed that the bilateral trade between Indonesia and Kuwait has shown promising results.  Trade volume in 2023 was recorded to have increased by 60% compared to last year, even slightly exceeding the pre-pandemic trade volume by 2019. 

Minister Ida also expressed her gratitude to the government of Kuwait in supporting the implementation of the 2024 elections in Kuwait, in which 54% of approximately 3,600 registered voters exercised their voting rights. (Rama-Mar/AF-Rhm)

VOI News : Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi delivered Indonesia's oral statement in support of the  advisory opinion of the International Court regarding the legal consequences of Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine.  In the oral statement delivered in the Hague, the Netherlands on  Friday (23/2),  Minister Retno Marsudi outlined various arguments as input and strengthened the granting of an advisory opinion  by the International Court. 

In the statement delivered after the oral statement, she also  explained that there were two main aspects in Indonesia's oral statement. First, it’s from the jurisdiction side and Second, it’s in terms of substance. Minister Retno Marsudi also affirmed that the International Court has the authority to issue legal fatwa.  She also emphasized that various Israeli policies are contrary to international laws and outlined the legal consequences.

“Firstly, I start the argument  which is related to jurisdiction. I confirm that the International Court of Justice has jurisdiction to provide an advisory opinion. I also affirm that there is no reason whatsoever for the International Court of Justice not to provide its opinion because this is in accordance with the legal jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice,” She said.

Moreover, Minister Retno also explained three reasons behind this argument. First, giving a legal fatwa does not interfere with the peace negotiation process because currently, there is no ongoing negotiation process. On the contrary, what happens is that Israel continues to constantly violate all the provisions of international laws, and ignores decisions of the UN Security Council. 

Second, the legal fatwa of the International Court is not intended to draw final conclusions from the current conflict, because the solution to the conflict can only be carried out through negotiations.  However, the legal fatwa would make it easier for the UN General Assembly to take a position according to its function related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Third, the legal fatwa of the International Court will positively assist the peace process by presenting additional legal elements for a comprehensive resolution of the conflict.

Meanwhile in the second argument related to the substance of the legal fatwa, Minister Retno Marsudi conveyed that the Palestinian people have the rights to self-determination so that all parties are obliged to fulfill that rights (erga omnes), including Israel.

“Regarding the substance of the Advisory Opinion itself, I convey that the Court has clearly conveyed that Palestinian self-determination is no longer an issue, which means it has been confirmed that self-determination is legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. This is reinforced by various decisions of the Security Council and also the UN General Assembly,” She conveyed.

Furthermore, Minister Retno Marsudi presented four reasons for this argument.  First, the Israeli occupation was carried out as a result of the use of unjustified violence.  Second, Israel has carried out illegal annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) or the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Third, Israel continues to expand illegal settlements.  Fourth, Israel has implemented a policy of apartheid or separation based on skin color towards the Palestinian people, as can be seen from the implementation of two different policy regimes for Jews and Palestinians.

At the end of the oral statement, Minister Retno Marsudi affirmed that there is no country that is above the law. She also invited the international community not to allow Israel to continue its illegal actions.  She also emphasized that the world and the international community have high hopes for the International Court of Justice. (Ndy-Mar/AF-Rhm)

VOInews.id, Jakarta: The Kuwait Embassy in Jakarta held a celebration event of the 63rd Kuwait National Day and 33rd Kuwait Liberation Day in Jakarta. Chargé d'affaires of Kuwaiti Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdullah Yateem Alfadhli, in his speech, explained the achievements of Indonesia-Kuwait relations. This is related to the 56th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, since they first began on February 28, 1968.

Australia – Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Salahudin Uno paid a working visit on Tuesday (20/02) to Melbourne to promote Indonesian tourism and explore potential collaboration with stakeholders in Victoria.

Quoting a press statement from the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy's working visit began with a tour of the "Wonderful Indonesia" pavilion in the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) series which took place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia. The 'Wonderful Indonesia' pavilion presents a number of Indonesian Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events (MICE) industry players. On this occasion, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy met with the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and discussed potential cooperation in the MICE sector.

During his visit to Victoria, Sandiaga also met with Minister Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister Tim Pallas MP, and Hamish Anderson from SportNXT to discuss Indonesia's collaboration with Victoria in tourism and cultural exchange, especially through sports and entertainment events. In addition, Sandiaga Uno also met with the Indonesian Culinary Association in Victoria (ICAV) to talk about Indonesian culinary diplomacy through the Indonesia Spice Up the World (ISUTW) program.

Sandiaga Uno accompanied by the Indonesian Consul General, Kuncoro Waseso, as quoted in the press release of the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, visited a number of Indonesian restaurants such as Garam Merica, Cinta, Beku Gelato, Kantin, D'bakmi, and Martabak Pecenongan 78. Besides enjoying Indonesian culinary delights at land of kangaroos, Sandiaga Uno discusses with restaurant owners regarding the development of the Indonesian culinary business in Australia. “Minister Sandi really supports our business development. "When I conveyed my plans for expansion in Australia and the possibility of opening a store in Indonesia, he was even supportive so that I could prioritize opening a store in Indonesia," said Agusta Triwahyu, Beku Gelato owner.

Ending his visit, Sandiaga Uno greeted the Indonesian diaspora at the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, and deliberated the role of the Indonesian Diaspora in boosting foreign tourist visits, especially from Australia, which has increased since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. "These diaspora friends have a huge influence in promoting Indonesia to foreign communities. "Therefore, today I want to inaugurate all my friends who were present as Indonesian cultural ambassadors in Victoria," said Sandi.