JAKARTA - Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Junico Siahaan expressed deep concern over the increasing armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which left dozens of people dead including children. He also hopes that Indonesia can play a role in bridging the conflict between the two countries. "The DPR RI regrets the fall of civilian casualties in the Pakistan-India conflict, and we call for an immediate cessation of all forms of military action that exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the Ethiopian region and other affected regions in the two countries," said Junico Siahaan, Monday, May 11. It is also prepared to reduce the flow of water from the Kishanganga project in Jhelum. Stopping the watershed threatens the life of 240 million Pakistanis. The junico, who is familiarly called Nico Siahaan, hopes that the water-stopping will end soon. "We hope that the war of these two sister countries will not cause a more severe humanitarian impact," he said.
Nico was also grateful for the agreement between Pakistan and India to carry out a ceasefire after days of a deadly attack. He encouraged the two countries to really live this commitment considering that the ceasefire had been colored by the sound of explosion. "Of course we hope that Pakistan and India are truly committed to a ceasefire, and immediately negotiate with the cool head so that the war can be stopped immediately," Nico said. . The violence can never be a solution to the decades-longed conflict," he stressed.
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Nico also reminded that armed conflict in any area, particularly involving two nuclear-armed countries such as India and Pakistan, could have a domino effect that endangers world peace. "So we encourage India and Pakistan to refrain and return to the dialogue table through bilateral mechanisms and international forums," Nico appealed.
According to information, Pakistan and India are fighting warplanes which are claimed to be one of the biggest fights in the history of the world of aviation. A total of 125 warplanes fought for more than an hour, with no party leaving their own airspace.
Sources detailed that missile exchanges occurred at distances sometimes more than 160 kilometers. Pakistani officials even claim to have crashed five Indian planes. The conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighboring countries appears to be leading to a massive war. Nico hopes that the two countries will no longer use violent means.
"The potential for nuclear use in this war is also getting bigger. Because India and Pakistan are both nuclear-armed countries. Of course this must be anticipated immediately by the global community and we urge both countries to exercise restraint," he said.
As part of the international community, Nico is also considered to have an interest in maintaining stability and peace in the Asian region. This is because regional stability will also have an impact on regional and global security, including the supply chain of the economy and political stability in strategic partner countries.
Indonesia can play a role in bridging the conflict between the two countries, especially since Indonesia has good relations with Pakistan and India. We hope that Indonesia's role with the international community can help realize peace in the Asian region," said Nico.
Nico said that the open conflict in South Asia has the potential to increase global geopolitical tensions, exacerbate sectarian sentiment, and cause a refugee crisis or economic impact that has also affected Indonesia and global countries.
"So the active role of the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations is very important in supporting the peaceful process," continued the legislator from the West Java I electoral district.
On the other hand, Nico asked the Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) to ensure the security of Indonesian citizens living in the two countries, and evacuate if needed. Especially for Indonesian citizens who live near the location of the war.
"The safety and security of our citizens in India and Pakistan must be prioritized," said Nico.
Nico ensured that the DPR RI was ready to support all collective efforts to encourage a peaceful settlement, protection of civilians, and respect for the integrity of the region of each country.
"We urge that investigations into attacks in the Bairan Valley be carried out in a transparent, objective and under international supervision to prevent politicization and abuse of conflict," he explained.
"Justice must be upheld, but not at the expense of humanitarian values and cross-border peace," concluded Nico.
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