Fiji Do not Want Interference Issues matter of Free Papua

Fiji Do not Want Interference Issues matter of Free Papua

By zonnadamai on 4 March 2016

Ratu Seremaia Tuinausori Cavuilati (third from left)

SURABAYA - ZONADAMAI.COM: Indonesia has joined the group of countries of Melanesia in the Pacific Ocean that is Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in mid 2015. Indonesia's involvement in MSG, especially as concerns the issue of Papuan independence. Indonesia rated wants to use approach to reach out to other countries that have a population of Melanesian race.

Related to that, Fiji as one of the members of the MSG, through its ambassador to Indonesia, Ratu Seremaia Tuinausori Cavuilati, confirms Papua Indonesia is a domestic issue. Therefore, Fiji fully handed the matter to the Indonesian government to resolve due respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Indonesia.

"It is a matter within Indonesia, so let Indonesia the finish, especially since the beginning of the administration of President Jokowi," said Cavuilati Wednesday (03/02/2016) night, in a special interview with the SP during a visit to the University and the School Citra Berkat Ciputra Surabaya.

Fiji and Indonesia have in common in terms of the Melanesian race. Fiji has a population race with residents in eastern Indonesia such as Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua.

On the other hand, Cavuilati said MSG group was very pleased with the inclusion of Indonesia as a member. Both parties could encourage cooperation, especially trade to make it more intense. "Moreover, the distance between eastern Indonesia such as Papua to countries MSG is not too far and not as expensive as the cost of shipping goods from other countries," he said.

Cavuilati also appreciates Indonesia program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Culture through the implementation of the Melanesian Cultural Festival in October 2015 ago. He also encouraged Indonesian businessmen to invest in Fiji as a very strategic position as the shaft (hub) among other countries in the Pacific region, such as Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. [Http://www.beritasatu.com] Original News please visit Indonesian on Link here....Source: http://zonadamai.com/2016/03/04/fiji-tidak-mau-campur-tangan-soal-isu-papua-merdeka/

Translated and republishing by 

Sebby Sambom

An Independence Activist of West Papua

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