Who served as the chief negotiators for the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the signing of the May 1949 preliminary peace accords?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mohammad Roem and Herman van Roijen
- Step 1: The delegations were led by Mohammad Roem for Indonesia and Dr. Jan Herman van Roijen for the Netherlands. Step 2. Their compromise statements on 7 May 1949 restored republican control over Yogyakarta. Answer: Mohammad Roem and Herman van Roijen. Why not the others: Sjahrir and Schermerhorn negotiated Linggadjati; Amir and Abdulkadir negotiated Renville.
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