Jakarta – The government issued on Thursday afternoon a four-point political statement against terrorism following the terrorist attacks on two US landmarks on September 11.

The statement, which was formulated during a five-hour Cabinet meeting chaired by President Megawati Soekarnoputri earlier in the day, was read by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at a media conference.

"First, Indonesia is committed and ready to cooperate with the international community in fighting terrorism.

"Second, Indonesia supports and asks the United Nations to take the initiative in taking collective action against terrorism, including international action against the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington," Susilo said as quoted by Antara.

"Third, Indonesia expects that all actions against the September 11 terrorist attacks should be taken proportionally and effectively and should not exceed the limit of appropriateness.

"Fourth, Indonesia calls on all parties to avoid open war," he explained.

Besides making a statement against terrorism, the government also issued a statement against anti-US protests and searches for US citizens. "There will be sanctions against those threatening foreigners, burning foreign flags or symbols of other countries," he said.