Indonesia Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Diplomacy with ICRC

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to global humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing support for the ICRC’s role in humanitarian aid and international humanitarian law. Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir expressed Indonesia’s dedication during a meeting with ICRC’s Vincent Ochilet, highlighting plans for collaboration on various humanitarian initiatives in 2025.

Indonesia is reaffirming its dedication to global humanitarian diplomacy, as stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir during a meeting with Vincent Ochilet, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation for Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Nasir asserted, “Indonesia supports the role of the ICRC as an impartial institution in humanitarian issues, including in the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the distribution of humanitarian aid for Palestine.”
Moreover, Nasir expressed his gratitude for the ICRC’s collaboration with Indonesia in promoting international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level. As part of global efforts to strengthen IHL, the ICRC has launched a Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment on IHL, set to begin in September 2024. This initiative aims to tackle increasing violations of IHL in various conflict zones, including Palestine. Indonesia aims to co-chair the working group focused on updating naval warfare rules within this initiative.
During their discussions, Nasir and Ochilet explored multiple ICRC projects in Indonesia for 2025. Noteworthy plans include the ICRC’s annual briefing involving relevant government ministries and discussions with religious communities to integrate IHL with Islamic values and law.
The relationship between Indonesia and the ICRC will also enhance their collaborative humanitarian aid efforts. Ochilet acknowledged Indonesia’s contributions to delivering aid to Palestine, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2024, while Indonesia is actively considering future cooperation opportunities for aid distribution to Palestine in 2025.
Additionally, the officials examined ways to bolster ICRC’s collaboration with ASEAN regarding humanitarian assistance and IHL advancement, especially through the AHA Center. Nasir emphasized, “Indonesia’s support for the implementation of the ICRC’s humanitarian mandate is in line with the mandate of the Constitution to participate in advancing world peace and security.”

In summary, Indonesia is committed to reinforcing its role in global humanitarian diplomacy through extensive collaboration with the ICRC. With an emphasis on the significance of IHL, Indonesia plans to engage in various initiatives, including aiding humanitarian efforts and enhancing international cooperation, particularly within ASEAN. This commitment aligns with Indonesia’s constitutional mandate to promote peace and security on a global scale.

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