Don’t Let ASEAN Become ‘Proxy’, President Jokowi Says

By : Nata Kesuma | Saturday, February 04 2023 - 15:03 IWST

Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi delivers press statement at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (02/03) (Photo by: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi delivers press statement at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (02/03) (Photo by: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi announced that ASEAN foreign ministers will kick off a series of meetings under Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship.

“Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries will have a number of meetings including the one that takes place this afternoon, namely working lunch, which will discuss Myanmar’s issue. The lunch will be followed with ASEAN Coordinating Council, and Retreat (the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat) tomorrow,” the Minister told reporters at the Presidential Office, Jakarta.

She added that the series of ASEAN foreign ministerial meeting is the first high-level meeting held under Indonesia’s Chairmanship. During a courtesy call paid by ministers of ASEAN countries and ASEAN Secretary-General earlier this morning, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo mentioned two points of note.

“First, ASEAN should not become a proxy of any parties. The President underscored the importance of maintaining ASEAN’s centrality and unity since it is the main capital of ASEAN. He also stressed on the importance of respect for the democratic principles of international law, human rights, in accordance with the ASEAN Charter,” Retno said.

Furthermore, the President also asserted that the Five-Point Consensus will remain the main mechanism for ASEAN to address the development of Myanmar’s issue. ASEAN, he added, should also become the epicentrum of growth amidst the bleak outlook of current global economy as long as we are able to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Retno went on to say that during the courtesy call, the foreign ministers delivered their highest appreciation to President Jokowi for the directives. They also affirmed support to Indonesia’s Chairmanship.

“A number of foreign ministers of ASEAN countries including Laos as the upcoming chair also delivered their points of view. Secretary-General of ASEAN also made statement and so did the Foreign Ministers of Singapore and Thailand. In general, they expressed readiness to support Indonesia’s Chairmanship,’ she remarked.

 

News Comment

Today's Industry

Founder dan Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fuse Andy Yeung (right) and COO Fuse Ivan Sunandar.

Rabu, 22 Maret 2023 - 06:55 WIB

Fuse Achieved More Than Usd 200 Million Of Gwp and 150 Million Policies For 2022

During the Grand New Office Opening event on 17th March, 2023, insurtech company Fuse announced more than 150 million policies, with GWP exceeding USD 200 million (IDR 3 trillion) being achieved…

the Oath Ceremony of Anwar Usman and Saldi Isra as Chair and Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) for the 2023-2028 Term of Office, Monday (20/03/2023). 

Senin, 20 Maret 2023 - 14:59 WIB

President Jokowi Attends the Oath Ceremony of the Chief and Deputy Chief Justices of the Constitutional Court for the 2023-2028 period

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) attended the Oath Ceremony of Anwar Usman and Saldi Isra as Chair and Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) for the 2023-2028 Term of…

Hitachi Vantara

Senin, 20 Maret 2023 - 13:40 WIB

Hitachi Vantara Raises Bar for Object Storage Performance, TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group Technical Review Shows

Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced results from TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group…

(Photo: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)

Senin, 20 Maret 2023 - 12:16 WIB

KRAIBURG TPE to Launch New Automotive Interior Surface TPE Solutions for the Asia Pacific Market

THERMOLAST® K FG/SF/AP, which will be unveiled at CHINAPLAS 2023, is a game changer for innovative automotive interior applications in Asia Pacific.

President Jokowi attended the Istigasah and Joint Prayer of Rabithah Melayu-Banjar, Friday (17/03/2023), at the Tabalong Shining Pendopo Complex, Tabalong, South Kalimantan. (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

Sabtu, 18 Maret 2023 - 13:08 WIB

President Jokowi Appreciates the Support of the Malay-Banjar Community for the Development of IKN

RI President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed his appreciation for the support given by the Malay-Banjar community for the development of the Archipelago Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan.…