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In his remarks, President Joko Widodo emphasized that as chairman of ASEAN, Indonesia continues to strive for steps forward from the implementation of the “Five Points of Agreement”.
Media www.rajawalisiber.com – President Joko Widodo opened the 42nd ASEAN Summit Retreat Session which was held at the Komodo Ballroom, Meruorah Convention Center, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Two main things What was discussed at the meeting was the implementation of the “Five Point Consensus” in resolving the Myanmar issue and the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
In his remarks, President Joko Widodo emphasized that as chairman of ASEAN, Indonesia continues to strive for steps forward from the implementation of the “Five Points of Agreement”. Through relations with various parties, Indonesia continues to strive to create inclusive dialogue, call for an end to violence, and facilitate the completion of joint needs assessments through the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management or AHA Centre, and distribute humanitarian assistance.
“However, I must be frank that the implementation of the ‘Five Point Consensus’ has not made significant progress so that ASEAN unity is needed to formulate steps going forward,” said the President.
On the other hand, President Jokowi also wants to ensure that the Myanmar issue does not hinder the accelerated development of the ASEAN community. “The development of this community is what the ASEAN community has been waiting for,” he added.
Meanwhile, regarding the implementation of AOIP, the President saw the need for concrete and inclusive cooperation to reduce tensions in the Indo-Pacific. One of the efforts, among others, is through the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Infrastructure Forum.
“One of them is through the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Infrastructure Forum as a platform for concrete cooperation with partner countries,” he said.
For your information, the “Five Consensus Points” regarding Myanmar were agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021. The five points consist of stopping violence, holding constructive dialogue, and sending aid through the AHA Center.
Accompanying President Jokowi in the Retreat Session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit were Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi and Minister of State Secretary Pratikno. (BPMI Setpres)