Fadli Zon Encourages Realization Of Five-point Consensus, Repatriation Of Rohingya Refugees, And Peace In Myanmar

Fadli Zon. (IST)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the BKSAP DPR RI Fadli Zon, met with the Myanmar delegation in Pengasingan at the World Parliament (IPU) Session in Geneva, Switzerland. They discussed the current situation in Myanmar, including the issue of Rohingya refugees and the post-coup military government three years ago.

The consensus of ASEAN leaders, which is covered by the Five-point Consensus document, is expected to be the basis for efforts to achieve peace and fight for the principles of democracy in Myanmar. However, until now, there have been no signs showing progress towards peace and stability in the country.

Dr. Win Myat Aye and Dr. Mya Thida, representatives of the Myanmar Parliament in Pengasing or known as the Committee Representative of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), said this when meeting with Fadli Zon on the sidelines of the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 23-28, 2024.

Fadli Zon expressed his concern about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar and emphasized support from Indonesia, including the Indonesian House of Representatives, against the Five-point Consensus which emphasized the importance of dialogue to achieve peace and access to humanitarian aid for all citizens affected by the conflict in Myanmar. In addition, the Indonesian House of Representatives is committed to actively supporting peace and democracy in Myanmar.

"As President of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in 2023, the Indonesian House of Representatives has sought to optimize parliamentary diplomacy to achieve peace in Myanmar through inclusive resolution and dialogue," said Fadli Zon in a written statement received on Tuesday, March 26.

The Indonesian House of Representatives will continue to strive to realize peace and fight for democratic values in Myanmar through a dialogue approach. Fadli Zon encouraged the Myanmar Junta regime to comply with the Five-point Consensus and collaborate in achieving peace in the country.

Fadli Zon also emphasized the need for ASEAN leadership to ensure the resolution of the Rohingya refugee problem, which amounts to more than one million in Cox Bazaar. The flow of refugees also extends to Malaysia and Indonesia. "Repatriation to Myanmar must be carried out with security guarantees for them," he said.