ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesia has strongly urged the international community to respect Venezuela’s sovereignty following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States during a large-scale military operation in Caracas.
In an official statement, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the Venezuelan people have the sovereign right to determine their own political future without external interference.
“It is essential for the international community to respect the rights and will of the Venezuelan people in exercising their sovereignty and deciding the direction and future of their nation,” the ministry said in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, January 4, 2026.
Indonesia said it is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela after the U.S. military assault that led to the arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The foreign ministry expressed deep concern over any actions involving the use or threat of force, warning that such moves could set a dangerous precedent in international relations.
“These actions risk undermining regional stability and global peace, while weakening the principles of state sovereignty and diplomacy,” the statement said.
Jakarta also called on all parties to prioritize dialogue, exercise restraint, and fully comply with international law, including the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law.
Indonesia emphasized that the protection of civilians must remain the top priority in any conflict situation.
“The safety and humanitarian conditions of civilians must always come first,” the ministry added.
The arrest of President Maduro followed a U.S. military operation carried out in the early hours of Saturday, marking the culmination of months of pressure by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Caracas.
Washington has labeled Maduro an illegitimate leader and accused him of supporting international drug cartels. Following the operation, Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were transferred to the United States to face legal proceedings.
The U.S. action has drawn criticism from several international leaders and raised concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions in Latin America. (AT Network)
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