Artic Area To Military Exercise Code Of Ethics At EEZ Becomes Indonesia's Diplomacy 'PR' After The Death Of Professor Hasjim Djalal

Dialogue on steps to continue the thinking of the late Professor Hasjim Djalal. (VOI/AFI)

JAKARTA - Indonesia's role in the Artik area to the code of ethics of military activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) area has become a number of thoughts by Professor Hasjim Djalal, the late international marine law expert in Indonesia, which is still relevant and strategic for Indonesian foreign politics, said Dino Patti Djalal, Monday.

Speaking in the dialogue forum "Completion of Strategic Steps to Continue Prof. Hasjim Djalal Related to Marine Law" held by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta, Dino said that one of the thoughts of his late father was that Indonesia should continue to be the pioneer, driving and leader of international marine law diplomacy.

"Indonesia is known as the architect of UNCLOS (United Nations Convention of the Law of The Sea 1982), not only participants, not only players, but we are visitors and respected leaders," he said in a video message from Hanoi, Vietnam, Tuesday, February 25.

Next, the late Hasjim, who died on January 12, emphasized the importance of Indonesia becoming a strong maritime country.

Dino said, de facto Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country and there is already a recognized legal basis for the United Nations (UNCLOS 1982).

He said the late Prof. Hasjim, who was behind the ratification of the 1982 UN convention regarding UNCLOS, was always enthusiastic about Indonesia's concept of becoming the world's maritime axis.

Another thought from Prof. Hasjim who became the 'PR' for Indonesian diplomacy is foreign military activities or exercises in the archipelagic country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Dino said that his late father considered that there was a need for clarity and regulation of these activities. Because, if not, the foreign military can freely practice activities in the EEZ area.

"He has formulated this with Mark J. Valencia and several other experts, a code of conduct proposal for foreign militaries to train at the EEZ," he said.

"However, this cannot be used as a policy adopted by major maritime countries, but it is something he continues to suppress when meeting foreign diplomats," said Dino.

And, the last thing from Hasjim Djalal's thoughts that are still relevant to Indonesian diplomacy is the Artik Area. Dino said the late Hasjim had already thought about what role Indonesia could play in the region, proof that he always saw opportunities ahead.

It is said, Indonesia needs to think about what role it can be, because it will be a strategic place for world shipping, geopolitical and that has now been recognized by geopolitical movements, now many in Artik, highlighting the role of other countries, such as Singapore, which join the Artic Council.

"Why not Indonesia?" he said imitating the thought of the late Hasjim.

It is known that the activity entitled "Unification of the Archipelago, Inspired the World" which was held in the Nusantara Room, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was attended by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Arif Havas Oegroseno, marine law experts, academics to the TNI and students.