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Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 15, 2005


Indonesia - Aceh Peace Accord

The United States congratulates the Government of Indonesia and the leadership of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on today’s signing in Helsinki of a formal Memorandum of Understanding to end the long conflict in the province of Aceh.

We commend both parties for their vision and courage to seek lasting peace for the people of Aceh. Successful implementation of the agreement will require steadfast commitment to peace by all parties.

The United States commends the European Union and five member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for their willingness to participate in the monitoring of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding. We look forward to supporting the implementation of the peace agreement in the coming months.

2005/782

Released on August 15, 2005

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