Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi: Peace does not fall from the sky, ASEAN truly have to maintain it
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi confirmed that ASEAN plays a very important role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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| Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi confirmed the role of ASEAN to peace and stability in the region. (Source: Jakarta Post) |
Speaking at the opening ceremony of recent 7th Asean Media Forum (AMF), Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said though ASEAN is not a perfect association but ASEAN has played a very important role in maintaining regional peace, stability and prosperity.
She said ASEAN should be grateful for the peace and stability that the region has enjoyed for over five decades and should not to take peace for granted.
Mrs. Retno also higlighted the increasingly complex world, with issues such as escalating major power rivalries, a more divided world, and food and energy crises, along with ongoing conflicts. Internally, the region is also grappling with the Myanmar issue, she said, while emphasising that Indonesia as the chair of Asean in 2023 is directing its efforts toward addressing these challenges. Therefore, maintaining peace in the region is very important.
“Can you imagine the Southeast Asian Region without ASEAN? Can there be peace, stability, and prosperity without ASEAN?”, the Minister also posed a thought-provoking question.
"Internally, we also have the Myanmar issue. Hence … our (Indonesia's) chairmanship (is) aimed at addressing these challenges", she stated.
Mrs. Retno outlined Indonesia achievements during its chairmanship, that include successfully managing tough negotiations, laying the foundation for ASEAN Community Vision 2045, and strengthening decision-making.
Indonesia is continuing efforts on Myanmar issue through wider dialogue and humanitarian access expansion, and remains committed to the people's welfare and support the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
