6. Indonesian troops withdrew from the Dutch-controlled areas (West Java and East Java)
5. Roem-Royen Negotiations
The Roem-Royen Agreement was made to deal with several issues related to Indonesian independence before the Round Table Conference was held in The Hague.In this agreement made on May 7, 1949, the Indonesian delegation was led by Mohammad Roem, while the Dutch delegation was led by Herman van Royen. The venue for the Roem-Royen negotiations was held at the Des Indes Hotel, Jakarta.Mohammad Hatta, who was then exiled in Bangka, until his presence was requested in this agreement. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX was also asked to attend. At that meeting, Sri Sultan was then the reigning king of Yogyakarta to assert Yogyakarta's position as part of the Republic of Indonesia. The negotiations resulted in:
1. Approved the return of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to Yogyakarta
2. Ensure the Cessation of military movements and the release of all political prisoners
3. Will not establish or recognize countries in areas controlled by the Republic of Indonesia before December 19, 1949, and will not expand the state or area to the detriment of the Republic
4. Approved the existence of RI as part of the United States of Indonesia
5. Try earnestly so that the KMB can be held immediately after the Republican Government returns to Yogyakarta
6. Round Table Conference
