Indonesian diplomatic overtures to the Pacific Islands region over West Papua have taken on a new dimension.
Indonesia's Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has urged Australia to pass on a message to Pacific Island governments to not interfere in Indonesian domestic affairs.
This comes after seven Pacific countries raised concern about human rights abuses in West Papua at the United Nations General Assembly.
Johnny Blades reports.
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Indonesian police at a demonstration in the Papuan region Photo: Supplied / Whens Tebay