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Thus, all countries should stand together to preserve language diversities, which
retains cultural values including ethics and morals. Efforts being made should consider
the balance between the strength of the national language and the existence of regional
languages, namely either the local language of the Austronesian and non-Austronesian
families. The existence of languages that are endangered is, in fact, tests this balance.
In this regard, these seven countries should strive to work together to unite the different
skills from the field of genetics, linguistics, archeology, history, cultural anthropology,
physical anthropology, paleoclimatology, and paleography to build an accurate profile of
the Austronesian and Non- Austronesian people in regional island nations.
What is needed is the better implement values such as mutual respect, tolerance,
human rights, and recognition of cultural identity. Indonesia has demonstrated that it
can deal with conflicts, disputes and grievances. It is also beginning to demonstrate that
former antagonists can live together and prosper when there is peace and stability and the
framework of law.

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