JAKARTA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia wanted to step up its roles in assisting the government of Afghanistan, which had been hit by a civil war, in addressing its problems, Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said here Wednesday.
The minister said that Indonesia needed to find out what kind of assistance to be given in the country post war, and to harmonize the aids with the international assistance.
Marty made the statement after accompanying Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono meeting with Indonesian ambassador to Afghanistan Erman Hidayat at the State Palace, hearing report of the latest situation in Afghanistan.
"During the meeting it is stressed Indonesia attention on the country (Afghanistan) and it is as part of Indonesia's effort in promoting peace," he told a press conference.
"The international attention on the country is not small, we want to see first what is needed by the government of Afghanistan," said Marty.
The Indonesia government has experienced in addressing conflicts such as with the rebel in Aceh province and Timor-Leste through a reconciliation.
Besides, the minister said that Indonesia had also capability in increasing human resources capacity.
"We want to harmonize our assistance with the international aids, and we also want to adjust it with our capability," said Marty.
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