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Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders
Photo: RNZI
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A Melanesian Spearhead Group leader says it is hoped that the
organisation can help West Papuans forge agreement on their future
through dialogue with Indonesia.
The comment from Vanuatu's Prime Minister Joe Natuman comes after MSG
leaders resolved to seek a more proactive approach alongside Indonesia
to help address the development needs of West Papuans.
Mr Natuman says every effort should be made to facilitate West Papuan self-determination aspirations.
Yeah I think we should work together with Indonesia and continue
to have dialogue. It's a process. This is what we've done with New
Caledonia which has a process with France, and eventually they formed
their FLNKS and managed to reach agreement with France on various
agreements.
Joe Natuman says Vanuatu is still considering seeking an
International Court of Justice opinion on the legality of the
UN-sanctioned process under which the former Dutch New Guinea was ceded
to Indonesia.
By : http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/248848/jakarta-west-papua-talks-urged