Indonesian Police Catch 2 Ships and 22 Crew Vietnam Nationality in Natuna Waters
Idham Kholid - detikNews
Jakarta - Directorate Polair Baharkam Police arrested two foreign fishing vessels in the waters of Natuna, Riau Islands (Riau). At least 22 Vietnam nationality, which is the crew have been secured.
"The vessel is fishing illegally in Indonesian waters," said Director Polair Baharkam Police Brigadier General Noor Alam M Chairul in a written statement received by AFP on Monday (07/25/2016).
Chairul continued, two foreign fishing vessels were flagged Malaysia, but throughout crew is Vietnam nationality. The arrest was made at position 03 ° 06'450 "N 105 ° 23'401" T Natuna waters Friday (07/22/2016) at around 10:10 pm.
"Arrested by Police Boat Baladewa-8002 Ditpolair Baharkam Police during Baladewa ship was conducting routine patrols in the Natuna waters and surrounding areas," he said.
Two ships were captured is KM JMS 00635K dan KM JMS 00582K. Currently, the ship and its crew of foreign fishing vessels were secured in Riau Islands Police Polair for inspection and further processing.
"The whole crew are Vietnamese citizens, amounting to 22 people," he said.
He said that the eradication of illegal fishing is one of the targets of the priority programs of 100 days National Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnavian. Police today incentive to play an active role in tackling illegal fishing as a step to save the country's wealth in the sea.
"Catching KIA by Police vessels is a commitment tocreate security in Indonesian waters," he concluded.
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Indonesia Continues to Strive ASEAN Unity for South China Sea
Yudhistira Amran Saleh - detikNews
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Vientiane - The situation in the South China Sea, so one important topic of the meeting of foreign ministers of ASEAN. In the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) 49th, Indonesia continues to strive to find the best way for ASEAN to the South China Sea.
The decision is expected to be the best decision to be issued in a single ASEAN Joint Communique. Therefore, Indonesia is always building a positive spirit among members of ASEAN in order to reach common ground.
"Until now, our negotiators are still trying to get a meeting point of several positions that are still not met," said Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi at the National Convention Center, Vientiane, Laos, on Sunday (07/24/2016).
"Since Saturday night, we tried to approach many ASEAN member countries. The point is to find a first language that is acceptable to all parties. Indonesia bridge about this issue," he continued.
Retno optimistic that ASEAN in the near future be able to make the best decisions about the South China Sea. Because the decision will affect the situation in the South China Sea.
"I think all ASEAN member states do not want that AMM this time to no avail issue a Joint Communique. So the bottom line is we are still working on it. We're still working hard and hopefully there is one common ground we can achieve in some time coming, "said former Ambassador to the Netherlands.
The plan this morning, Monday (25/7), there will be a meeting of ASEAN and China to co-chairnya namely Singapore and China. AMM itself will last until July 27, 2016.
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