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Asia Pacific is relatively a peaceful and stable region. We have learned that confrontation
and conflict will only make us suffer. Therefore, Indonesia believes that we need to promote
constructive dialogue and cooperation to maintain peace and stability as well as enhance
development and welfare of our peoples in the region.

Therefore, allow me in this occasion to encourage fellow parliamentarians of the APPF Member
States, as our part in the multi-track diplomacy, to always promote dialogue and consultation.
I believe no conflict can be settled without dialogue.

Over the years, APPF has proven to be an effective platform for parliamentary dialogue on
political and security matters of the Asia Pacific region. It was built upon the principles of
tolerance and flexibility; to embrace diversity rather than to highlight differences as reflected in
the Tokyo Declaration 1993.

If I may refer to the New Tokyo Declaration of APPF, adopted during the 20 Annual Meeting
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of APPF in 2012, tolerance, moderation and mutual support are the cornerstones of our forum.
They are the qualities that allow us to stand united in the face of adversities and to respond
effectively to regional and global dynamics.

In this spirit, Indonesia proposes eight draft resolutions on matters related to peace and security
in the region:
1. Draft Resolution on the Middle East Peace Process
2. Draft Resolution on Strengthening Peace and Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
3. Draft Resolution on Enhancing Connectivity between REgions towards Asia Pacific
Economic Integration
4. Draft Resolution on Regional Response in combating Cyber Crime
5. Draft Resolution on Protecting the Rights of Migrant Workers
6. Draft Resolution on Combating Drugs Trafficking and Human Trafficking
7. Draft Resolution on Building an Inter-Parliamentary Network on Anti Corruption
8. Draft Resolution on The Protection against the Illicit Ownership of Cultural Heritages

I am seeking your constructive inputs and support for their adoption.

On the work of APPF, inspired by the success of Equador in promoting the representation
of women in parliament, with more than 40 percent of women MPs, Indonesia would like to
propose a meeting of women parliamentarians as a sideline event of the Annual Meeting of
APPF. As a starting, Indonesia would like to invite the women parliamentarians in this Meeting
to a Luncheon hosted by Madam Dr. Nurhayati Assegaf, the Chairperson of the Committee for
Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the Indonesian House of Representatives, later today.

14 I Selected Speeches of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia