Indonesia Urges Calm After U.S. Strikes on Venezuela
Indonesia has called for de-escalation and dialogue following recent U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, stressing the need to respect international law and protect civilians.
In a statement released on Saturday, Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens in Venezuela.
Jakarta Calls for Dialogue and Respect for International Law
The ministry urged all parties involved to prioritize peaceful solutions through dialogue and de-escalation. It also emphasized the importance of upholding international law and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter.
Indonesia said stability and civilian protection must remain central as tensions continue to rise.
Malaysia Opposes Foreign Intervention
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said it is also closely following developments in Venezuela. In a separate statement, Kuala Lumpur reiterated its opposition to foreign intervention in the internal affairs of sovereign nations.
Malaysia stressed that it rejects both the use and the threat of force as tools of foreign policy.
Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strikes
Earlier, Venezuela’s government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military facilities across several regions. Authorities subsequently declared a national emergency.
U.S. President Donald Trump later confirmed on his Truth Social platform that American forces carried out a “large-scale” operation. He said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Regional Tensions Follow Months of Dispute
The strikes came after months of escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. U.S. officials have accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking, an allegation he has repeatedly denied. Maduro had also expressed willingness to enter talks before the attacks.
Asian Nations Issue Travel and Safety Advisories
Elsewhere, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung instructed officials to protect South Korean nationals in Venezuela and prepare evacuation plans if required, according to Yonhap News.
China’s Foreign Ministry and its embassy in Venezuela advised Chinese citizens to avoid travel to the country and urged those already there to strengthen safety measures and limit movement, according to the Global Times.
Similarly, the Philippines advised its citizens to remain vigilant, monitor developments, and stay indoors, the Philippine News Agency reported.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry said it has set up an emergency response headquarters at its embassy in Venezuela to gather information and protect Japanese nationals.
India also issued an advisory urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela due to the deteriorating security situation.
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