Zaini Abdullah

Indonesia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the 15th anniversary

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

15 August 2020 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement.

Key Points: 
  • 15 August 2020 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement.
  • The peace agreement brought an end to 30 years of conflict.
  • Acehs example serves as an inspiration of how, through negotiations and strong political will, peace can be achieved even in the most dire of circumstances.
  • We remain committed to Aceh's socio-economic development and to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding.