JAKARTA - Indonesia closely follows the developments in Venezuela, stressing that the rights and will of the people of that country in exercising its sovereignty must be respected, said the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The United States launched an attack on the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Saturday, followed by the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
In a post on the social media X, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote, "The Indonesian government continues to closely monitor the developments in Venezuela."
"Indonesia expresses its deep concern over any action involving the use or threat of force, which risks creating a dangerous precedent in international relations and can disrupt regional stability and peace, as well as undermine the principles of sovereignty and diplomacy," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote as quoted Sunday (4/1).
"It is important for the international community to respect the rights and will of the Venezuelan people in exercising their sovereignty and determining the direction and future of their nation," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The Indonesian government continues to closely monitor the developments in Venezuela.
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Venezuela on Saturday morning said the US attacked civilian and military installations in several states, and then declared a national state of emergency, quoted by Anadolu.
US President Donald Trump later confirmed the "large-scale" attack, adding that Maduro and his wife had been arrested and flown out of the country. He then said the US would "manage" Venezuela until a "safe" transition was guaranteed, and repair its "broken" oil infrastructure.
The attacks come after months of increased US pressure on Maduro, who Washington accuses of being involved in the drug trade.
The Venezuelan leader denied the allegations and expressed his readiness for dialogue.
"Indonesia calls on all parties to prioritize dialogue and restraint, as well as to comply with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international humanitarian law, in particular the protection of civilians, whose safety and condition must remain the top priority," said the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The New York Times quoted Venezuelan officials who spoke anonymously as saying at least 40 people were killed in the US attack, including civilians and soldiers.
Maduro is charged with cocaine smuggling to the US and a number of other crimes, in an indictment filed by federal prosecutors in the Southern District, New York.
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