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<p>I met with the Indonesian Ambassador, Dr Rizal Sukma, on 29 October and raised
the issue of human rights in Papua, pointing to the level of interest in the issue
from MPs and the British public.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary discussed Papua with
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on 31 July, in the margins of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers'
Meeting in Bangkok. Earlier, on 18 June, the former Foreign Secretary had discussed
Papua with Foreign Minister Retno during the UK-Indonesia Partnership Forum in London.</p><p>Following
the most recent protests, our Ambassador released a press statement on 26 September
urging all sides to refrain from violence and welcoming the Indonesian Government's
announcement of a full and comprehensive investigation.</p><p>Embassy officials in
Jakarta visit Papua and West Papua provinces and regularly press the Indonesian authorities
to address legitimate human rights concerns, including upholding the right of all
citizens to protest peacefully, and promote the sustainable and equitable development
of the provinces. The UK fully respects the territorial integrity of Indonesia, including
Papua.</p>
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