Inter-Parliamentary Union Accepts Resolution on Jerusalem From Indonesia

Jakarta, MINA – Indonesian House of Representatives` delegation, a member of the Drafting Committee on Emergency Issues representing the Asia-Pacific, delivered a resolution on Trump administration`s decision on Jerusalem as Israel`s capital at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Session.

According to a statement received by ANTARA here on Tuesday, Bara Krishna Hasibuan, a member of the Indonesian House`s delegation, had attended a session to discuss the draft resolution that was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday (Mar 26).

“As a consistent member of the IPU fighting for Palestinian independence, Indonesia has an obligation to be actively involved in drafting the IPU resolution that reaffirms the rejection of the US` decision on Jerusalem,” Hasibuan emphasized.

International recognition of Indonesia’s strategic role

According to Hasibuan, Indonesia`s election as a representative of the Asia-Pacific countries demonstrates international recognition of its strategic role in solving global issues.

“I am honored to represent the Asia-Pacific and Indonesian parliaments, especially in the drafting of this resolution,” the politician noted.

The draft specifically addresses the IPU`s responses to the US` decision on the status of Jerusalem and the basic rights of the Palestinian people.

Hasibuan explained that the draft comprises five points in the preamble and 10 points in a resolution that essentially contains a strong condemnation of the US` decision that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The draft also encompasses support for Palestinians in defending their basic rights, including the right to Jerusalem.

“The resolution also confirms that the unilateral decision on Jerusalem is contrary to several UN resolutions and international laws,” Hasibuan stressed.

The Drafting Committee also accepted the Indonesian proposal, submitted by Hasibuan, which encouraged Israel and Palestine to return to the peace process under an international framework to achieve a two-state solution based on territorial boundaries prevailing before the war between Israel and Arab countries in 1967.

“The acceptance of this proposal is a concrete contribution of Indonesia in pushing the world`s parliaments to unite and seek a permanent solution to achieve a comprehensive solution to the problem of Palestine`s status, specifically with regard to Jerusalem,” Hasibuan remarked.

Trump`s statement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was delivered during a speech at the White House on December 6, 2017. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)