[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)] [May 15, 2003] [Page 496] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]Statement on the Indonesia-Free Aceh Movement Decision To Resume Discussions on Implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement May 15, 2003 The United States welcomes the decision of the Government of Indonesia and the leadership of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to resume discussions in Tokyo this weekend aimed at implementing the December 2002 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between Indonesia and the GAM. The United States strongly supports efforts to pursue a negotiated peace in Aceh within the framework of a unified Indonesia. I commend President Megawati and the Government of Japan for hosting the negotiations between Indonesia and the GAM and taking an active leadership role in this process.