[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
[May 15, 2003]
[Page 496]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Indonesia-Free Aceh Movement Decision To Resume 
Discussions on Implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
May 15, 2003

    The United States welcomes the decision of the Government of 
Indonesia and the leadership of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to resume 
discussions in Tokyo this weekend aimed at implementing the December 
2002 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between Indonesia and the 
GAM. The United States strongly supports efforts to pursue a negotiated 
peace in Aceh within the framework of a unified Indonesia.
    I commend President Megawati and the 
Government of Japan for hosting the negotiations between Indonesia and 
the GAM and taking an active leadership role in this process.