JAKARTA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has called on the United Nations (UN) to convene an emergency Security Council meeting following the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, officials said.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono conveyed the request to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday through a phone call, stressing the need for a swift, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the incident.
"We request an emergency Security Council meeting and a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation process," Sugiono said in a statement posted on his social media account.
Sugiono also held a telephone conversation with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, expressing Indonesia's deep concern over the attacks. Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination in responding to the situation while supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions and safeguard regional stability.
Indonesia strongly condemned the attacks, underscoring that UN peacekeepers must be protected in accordance with international law.
One Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was killed in an artillery strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday. Two more Indonesian personnel were confirmed dead on Monday as hostilities in the area intensified. ■