REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON -- Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar Muhamad Basri Sidehabi has urged Indonesians to remain vigilant and calm in the wake of the ongoing crisis that erupted after some Arab nations severed diplomatic ties with the country. 

As stated by the Embassy's Minister Counselor Boy Dharmawan to Antara on Wednesday, the situation now was safe, so people can continue with their regular activities. 

During a meeting with Indonesian citizens on Tuesday at the Al Khor Community compound located some 60 kilometers from the country's capital city, Doha, the ambassador said he will maintain coordination with the local authority to ensure safety and security of his people. 

Assisted by the embassy's Economic Counselor Endang Kuswaya and Dharmawan, the ambassador will directly monitor the situation in several public places, including shopping centers, buildings, and offices. 

Until today, the country's economic and political situation remains normal, although the number of security patrols have increased at some public places. 

The ambassador, however, will outline some measures to anticipate possible risks. 

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Hence, to convince the citizens, the ambassador made assurance that he would be the last to leave the country.

"This was not the first time that a crisis has occurred in this country. In 2014, Qatar had undergone a similar crisis, so Indonesian citizens need not worry," the ambassador reiterated. 

According to the record of the International Organization for Migration in 2015, some 43 thousand Indonesian citizens were staying in several regions, including Al Khor, Dukhan, Umm Said, Al Shamal, and Doha, Qatar. 

With regard to the current situation, the Indonesian government is optimistic that every warring party would resort to dialog and reconciliation rather than an armed conflict. 

Apart from respecting each country's sovereignty, the Indonesian government has urged every party to stay united in the fight against terrorism while maintaining global stability and security. 

Earlier on Monday, several Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, had cut diplomatic relations with Qatar. 

The measure was further followed by several countries, such as Yemen, Maldives, Libya, and Mauritius. 

The nations that severed ties with Qatar claimed the country had supported some terrorist groups, including IS and Al Qaeda. However, Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry, in its written statement posted online, said the claim was unjustified and based on a false assumption. 

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