German diplomats arrive at FPI headquarters, observer: that’s common …

BANDUNG – Observer of International Relations of Padjadjaran University (Unpad) Arry Bainus said the viral photo of the German diplomat’s car reached FPI Headquarters no need to overreact. Because it is customary for diplomats from all countries to collect information directly.

“Don’t be too authoritarian. In my opinion it is normal. Because a diplomat can be in contact with anyone. Because one of the functions of diplomacy is to inform his country about the events that occur somewhere,” Arry explained. , Sunday (12/20/2020).

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Mandiri Arry, it’s natural for a diplomat to be looking for information. Do not think that coming to FPI Headquarters is an intervention. Also, there is no evidence of funding or anything else.

“The H wong It does not give funds or anything else, although it gives funds and if it is not for prohibited things, it is also legal. Unless FPI has been deemed banned or terrorist, that is allowed. But the government has not said that the FPI is prohibited, or that it is a terrorist organization, that is normal, ”Arry explained.

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According to him, Indonesian diplomats are also often like this, for example entertaining guests for certain diplomatic purposes. Come to NGOs or organizations abroad, as long as the organization is not prohibited. It is normal to do so. “But this is a sensitive issue, because it is with FPI,” he said.

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According to him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could clarify with the German Foreign Ministry as normal, so that this issue does not develop anywhere. “There is no need for non-personal people. There is no need to get there. In terms of relations between countries there is no problem either,” he added.

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