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We've got to build these relationships that you were talking about. That's the best I can offer, Senator."
GAM rebels asked to end 'threats' against ExxonMobil
JAKARTA (JP): United States Ambassador to Indonesia Robert S. Gelbard called on Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels to stop acts of terrorism and threats against employees of ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI), located in Lhoksukon, North Aceh regency, reports said on Friday.
"I have met with GAM representatives and asked them to stop those kinds of threats," Gelbard was quoted by Antara as saying on Friday during his visit to Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh.
The United States government deeply regrets the temporary closure of ExxonMobil's operations, he said.
"ExxonMobil was forced to halt their activities as the company and its employees have received various threats and attacks, such as bombings and shootings. Their priority is the safety of their employees," Gelbard said.
No U.S. Embargo on the Sale of C130 Spare Parts to Indonesia
Press Statement from US Embassy March 27, 2001
Indonesian Defense Minister Mahfud's statement that the U.S. continues to ban the supply of spare parts for the Indonesian Air Force's Hercules (C130) aircraft is not true. In response to the request of the Indonesian Air Force Chief Hanafie Asnan last year, the U.S. Government lifted restrictions on the export of C130 parts to Indonesia. During his visit to Jakarta last September, then-U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen personally informed President Wahid and Minister Mahfud that he was working to lift the restriction on the sale of C130 parts to Indonesia. Subsequently, on September 22, Ambassador Gelbard notified Air Chief Marshall Hanafie Asnan that the U.S. Government had approved the export of these parts to Indonesia.
The U.S. Government currently places no restrictions on the commercial sales of C130 parts to Indonesia. As is standard procedure with all countries, the U.S. Department of State grants licenses for these sales. In response to the Indonesian Air Force's request to purchase C130 spare parts, six U.S. companies have already applied for export licenses. Four companies have received approval. The United States suspended transfers of defense articles and in 1999, the U.S. Congress also enacted legislation that specifically restricts military sales and training programs and outlines what the Indonesian Government must do to begin the process of restoring these suspended programs. These restrictions, called the Leahy Amendment, require that the Indonesian Government demonstrate a commitment to accountability by cooperating with investigations and prosecutions of members of the Indonesian armed forces and militias responsible for human rights violations in Indonesia and East Timor; cooperate with UNTAET, and facilitate the return of refugees to East Timor. If the Indonesian Government does not fulfill these requirements, the U.S. Government is prohibited by law from making available military equipment or training to Indonesia. (Editor's note: training assistance to Indonesia's police is not restricted and has increased)
Wahid Censured
On April 30, President Wahid was censured for a second time by Indonesia's Parliament (DPR). According to the Constitution, a second censure is a necessary prelude to impeachment. Wahid now has 30 days to respond to the censure motion. If the DPR does not accept his reply, it could vote to call a special session of the Assembly (MPR), a legislative body that has the authority to impeach the President.
The leaders of Indonesia's largest political parties have been reticent to say that Wahid cannot regain their confidence but most observers believe he would have to strike some kind of power sharing arrangement.
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SPECIAL 301 DECISION: INDONESIA
On April 30, 2001, the U.S. Trade Representative, Robert B. Zoellick, announced the results of the 2001 Special 301 Review. Indonesia's designation will be changed from Watch List to Priority Watch List. More information on the complete 2001 Special 301 Report is available at www.ustr.gov.
Indonesia has yet to pass TRIPS-consistent copyright, trademark, and patent laws. We look forward to prompt legislative action to bring Indonesia into full compliance with its TRIPS obligations. Piracy levels in Indonesia's enormous market for copyright and trademark goods are among the highest in the world. Industry estimates the levels of music and business software piracy at 87%, motion picture piracy at 90%, and game software piracy at 99%. Optical media production capacity expanded alarmingly during the past year, from fewer than a dozen illicit production lines a year to at least 70
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