31999E0624

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION

of 16 September 1999

concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Indonesia

(1999/624/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Taking into account the conclusions adopted by the Council on 13 September 1999,

Whereas:

(1) In view of the current appalling situation in East Timor, where serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are taking place, the European Union considers it appropriate to take restrictive measures against the Republic of Indonesia;

(2) Action by the Community is needed in order to implement the measures to prevent the supply of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

An embargo on the export of arms, munitions and military equipment shall be imposed on the Republic of Indonesia.

The embargo referred to in the first subparagraph shall cover weapons designed to kill and their ammunition, weapon platforms, non-weapon platforms and ancillary equipment. It shall also cover spare parts, repairs, maintenance and transfer of military technology.

The embargo shall also cover contracts entered into prior to the onset of the embargo.

Article 2

A ban on the supply of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism will be imposed on the Republic of Indonesia.

Article 3

Bilateral military cooperation between the Republic of Indonesia and Member States shall be suspended.

Article 4

In order to maximise the impact of the above measures, the European Union shall deploy efforts to encourage other countries to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Common Position.

Article 5

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall be kept under constant review.

It shall expire on 17 January 2000.

Article 6

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 16 September 1999.

For the Council

The President

T. HALONEN