Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia voiced its support for an international push demanding that nuclear-armed nations provide advance warning before testing long-range ballistic missiles, warning that unannounced launches heighten the risk of catastrophic military miscalculation.
The endorsement follows a joint appeal issued at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, where 41 nations urged global powers to uphold strict transparency protocols ahead of missile tests.
Spokesperson for the Indonesian Foreign Ministry Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela emphasized that mandatory pre-launch notifications are essential to maintaining international stability.
“Indonesia supports the initiative to require prior notification, as it encourages transparency and confidence-building efforts,” Nabyl remarked here on Thursday (August 13).
He explained that prior notification of ballistic missile tests can effectively reduce the risk of misperception and miscalculation, particularly as these exercises involve large-scale, lethal weaponry.
Furthermore, Indonesia expressed hope that increased transparency surrounding missile tests will support the shared objective of ending the nuclear arms race and encourage nuclear-weapon states to fulfill their international disarmament commitments.
The international coalition—led by a 41-nation group including the United States, Japan, Australia, and several European nations—delivered its joint statement in Geneva.
It urged nuclear-weapon states to comply with protocols requiring notification at least 24 hours prior to launching long-range ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and space launch vehicles (SLVs).
The statement was delivered at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland, and released by the United States Mission to International Organizations on Tuesday (August 11).
“Conducting a nuclear-capable ballistic missile test without sufficient and detailed prior notification is a dangerous step that undermines the peace and security of states adjacent to the test site,” the joint statement read.
The diplomatic movement follows a recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test by China in July, which took place only hours after notifying several Pacific nations.
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