বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড)/৩৬
| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| ইন্দোনেশিয়ার পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীর সফরশেষে প্রকাশিত ভারত-ইন্দোনেশিয়া যুক্ত ইশতেহার | ভারত সরকারের পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় | ১৫ আগষ্ট, ১৯৭১ |
India-Indonesia Joint communiqué at the conclusion of foreign Minister Sardar
Swaran Singh’s visit to Indonesia August 15, 1971.
At the invitation of His Excellency Adam Malik, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Sardar Swaran Singh, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, paid a visit to Indonesia from the 12th to 15th August, 1971. He was accompanied by Mr. P.N. Menon, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. R.D. Sathe, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs and Mr. E. Gonsalves, Joint Secretary of the South-East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs.
During his visit, the Minister of External Affairs of India was received by His Excellency President Soeharto. He had talks with His Excellency General A. H. Nasution. Chairman of the Provisional People’s Consultative Assembly. His Excellency Adam Malik, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Sjarif Thayeb, Deputy Speaker of Parliament. At these talks, the Minister of External Affairs of India was assisted by members of his delegation and by His Excellency N.B. Menon, Ambassador of India Indonesia.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia was assisted by Mr. R.B.I.N. Djajadiningrat, Director-General for Political Affairs of the Department of foreign Affairs, Mr. Ismael Thajeb, Director-General for External Economic Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Mr. her Tashing, Director-General for Security and Communication of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. A.B. Lubis, Director of the Foreign Minister's Cabinct, and Mr. Nurmathias, Director for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Discussions between the two Foreign Ministers were held in an atmosphere of cordiality and understanding, and covered a wide range of subjects of common interest and various recent developments in international affairs. Among the subjects, on which there was a mutual exchange of views, were the situation in South-East Asia, the Indian Ocean, co-operation among non-aligned nations, the recent Treaty of Peace. Friendship and Co-operation concluded between India and the Soviet Union, and regional economic co-operation.
In discussing the problems of the region, both sides re-affirmed their belief in the policy of non-alignment as an important factor in the maintenance of universal peace and international security, and in the lessening of tensions in the world. This is particularly appropriate in the present conditions prevailing in Asia where the people of each country should be left to determine their destiny free from outside interference. They recognize the need for consolidating the sovereignty and independence of all nonaligned nations in this region in the spirit of the Declaration of the Lusaka Summit. They re-affirmed their belief that recent developments in Asia had made it necessary for those countries of South and South Asia following a policy of non-alignment to strengthen their ties by mutual consultation and agreement directed towards creating a climate for peacc, security and stability. It was also desirable for all non-aligned countries to continue to meet frequent to further the policies laid down at the Lusaka Summit.
The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation arising out of the flow of refugees into India from East Pakistan and expressed concern at the tragic event which had led to this situation. They agreed on the urgent need to work for the creation of such conditions as would be conductive to the return of the refugees to their homes.
The Minister of External Affairs of India conveyed the appreciation of the Prime Minister of India for the message received from the President of Indonesia in this connection, expressing his abiding concern over the humanitarian problem involved, and conveying that the Government of Indonesia will spare no effort to assist whenever possible in the attainment of peaceful and stable condition in this part of the world.
They affirmed the view already expressed at previous meetings that the problems of Indo-China could only be resolved through a peaceful political settlement through negotiations which will enable the people of those States to decide their future free from foreign interference.
In reviewing the bilateral relations between the two countries, both Foreign Ministers emphasized the need to make continuous efforts to promote the existing good relations between the two countries in various fields.
The two Ministers also reviewed bilateral co-operation within the framework of the Cultural and Educational Agreement of 1955. They noted with satisfaction the increased exchanges that have taken place during the past two years, and agreed to continue efforts to expand the scope of mutually beneficial co-operation in the fields of education, science, technology and culture.
The two Foreign Ministers noted with pleasure the increasing bilateral exchanges between the leaders of the two countries in a great variety of fields, and felt that this development should continue to grow so that the relations between the two countries would grow ever deeper and stronger. In this connection, they reviewed the programmes for economic and cultural co-operation between the two countries. The two Foreign Ministers discussed arrangements to identify areas of economic and technical co-operation, for the promotion of trade and development of joint industrial ventures.
The Foreign Minister re-affirmed the need to intensify the concrete steps being taken towards achieving the goal of regional economic co-operation. In this connection, they paid tribute to the initiatives being taken by the Asian Council of Minister of ECAFE.
The Foreign Ministers recognized the need to intensify co-operation in all fields of economic and social activity at international forums, on the basis of the principles and conclusions of the First and Second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the provisions of the Charter of Algiers, and the objectives of the Second United Nations Development Decade.
The Foreign Minister of India expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the warm welcome and cordial hospitality accorded to him and his party during his visit to Indonesia. He extended an invitation to the Foreign Minister of Indonesia to visit India.