JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the ASEAN 2045 Vision must be a real framework, so that the organization can take on the main role both in the region and globally.
This was conveyed by the Indonesian Foreign Minister while attending the 36th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting which was held in the series of the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia.
Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 must be the main and strategic guide in strengthening ASEAN as an inclusive, resilient and adaptive community.
"This vision should not just be an aspirational document, but must be a real framework so that ASEAN can play a major role, both in the region and globally," said Foreign Minister Sugiono in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thursday, May 29.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono encouraged the strengthening of coordination across ASEAN pillars so that the implementation of the ASEAN 2045 Vision would run effectively. He also welcomed the transfer of cross-pillar coordination mandate from Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) ASEAN based in Jakarta.
In this meeting, the Indonesian Foreign Minister also highlighted the importance of maintaining ASEAN centrality in external cooperation. Indonesia welcomed the implementation of the ASEAN 'Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting which was held on the same day.
According to Foreign Minister Sugiono, strengthening cooperation with the GCC is very important, but it must continue to stand on the principles of centrality and ASEAN unity.
Regarding the issue of Timor-Leste membership, Foreign Minister Sugiono reiterated Indonesia's full support for Timor-Leste's full integration as a member of the 11th ASEAN and soon to become part of the ASEAN extended family.
Foreign Minister Sugiono appreciated the positive progress that had been achieved and welcomed the operation of the Timor-Leste Unit as part of the accession process.
"We encourage all member countries to continue to provide technical support and capacity building for Timor-Leste so that the integration process runs smoothly and constructively," said Foreign Minister Sugiono.
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It is known that the 36th ACC meeting became a coordinating forum between ASEAN Foreign Ministers to discuss strategic cross-pillar issues, including preparations for the 46th ASEAN Summit, strengthening the architecture of external cooperation, and as a strategic direction for the ASEAN post-2025 community.
The meeting adopted the Progress Report on the Implementation of the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's Full Membership in ASEAN (July 2024-January 2025) document and other documents that will be submitted to ASEAN Leaders at the 46th ASEAN Summit.
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