JAKARTA - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia said that Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) countries can definitely and must be leaders in the Pacific Region.
This was said by Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir while leading the Indonesian delegation at the 23rd MSG Summit in Suva, Fiji on June 18-23.
The 23rd MSG summit was chaired by Prime Minister Fiji Sitiveni Ligamada Rabuka, and was attended by leaders of MSG member countries. In addition, representatives from Australia and the RRT were also present as guests of honor.
In his remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tata said, Indonesia was proud to be part of MSG's mission to advance the region, both in the economic, social, and cultural fields.
He underlined the strategic strength of MSG countries in the Pacific region representing 86 percent of the population, 98 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), and almost half of the region's EEZ.
"With the abundance of natural resources and human resources, MSG countries can certainly and must become leaders in the Pacific region," said Deputy Foreign Minister Tata, in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday, June 24.
Furthermore, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tata emphasized the importance of economic development and progress as the main guideline for MSG's work which is expected to have a real impact on society.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia also conveyed Indonesia's readiness to become a development partner for MSG countries, especially in the blue economy sector, environmental resilience, peace and security, health and human resource development, as well as infrastructure development.
"Let's focus on tangible results, such as job creation, infrastructure development, and strengthening trade and education," said Deputy Foreign Minister Tata.
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The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the participation of the Indonesian Government in the MSG Summit this time coincided with a decade of Indonesia joining MSG as an Associate Member, which marked Indonesia's strong commitment as part of the Melanesia extended family in encouraging peace and prosperity in the Pacific Region.
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