AIPA Trial, Puan Talks About Parliament's Contribution To The Crisis In ASEAN

Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives and President of the 44th ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Puan Maharani (Special)

JAKARTA - Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives as well as President of the 44th ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Puan Maharani welcomed the delegation of the general session of the parliamentary forums of Southeast Asian countries. He also reminded the importance of the parliament's role in dealing with the crisis in the ASEAN region. The 44th AIPA General Assembly was held in Jakarta as one of the peaks of the chairmanship of the DPR RI in AIPA in 2023. As the host, the DPR RI welcomed the delegates of the AIPA Session consisting of 9 Southeast Asian parliaments. "I want to be one of the peaks of the chairmanship of the DPR RI in AIPA in 2023. As the host, the DPR RI welcomes the delegates from the AIPA Session consisting of 9 Southeast Asian parliaments. conveying the award to all participants present, "Puan said on the agenda of call with the leadership of the delegation of 44th AIPA participants which was held at the Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta, Monday, August 7. In addition to the leadership of the 9th parliamentary delegation of ASEAN countries, this morning's call was attended by ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Houran and AIPA Secretary General Siti Rozaimeriyanty Dato Haji Abdul Rahman. On that occasion, Puan reminded the importance of cooperation among state parliaments ASEAN. We meet at a time when the world is at a crossroads. Around us, in Southeast Asia, we are experiencing increasing geopolitical tensions. At the global level, economic growth is slowing down. And the impact of global warming continues to deteriorate," said the first woman to serve as Chair of the DPR RI. According to Puan, the parliament member of AIPA needs to play an active role in overcoming various regional and global challenges. Various dynamics that make the DPR RI carry The theme 'Responsive Parliaments for a Stable and Prosperous ASEAN' in this AIPA general session. This theme reminds us that parliament is responsive and responsive to face the various multidimensional crises we face," explained Puan.. The parliament's contribution is increasingly needed in developing cooperation between countries, creating peace, and reducing tension between great powers, "he added. Puan, various regional and global crises have become a test for solidity ASEAN. For this reason, the 44th AIPA General Assembly is deemed necessary to support ASEAN units and centrality, which are experiencing serious challenges due to increased competition between great powers. He said, ASEAN needs to reaffirm its commitment to maintaining Southeast Asia's stability and security. Especially, said Puan, in the midst of increasing tension in the region. In addition, the 44th AIPA General Assembly can be a forum for MPs in Southeast Asia to strengthen friendship, He said. Puan said good friendly relations could open up opportunities to expand greater cooperation among ASEAN member countries. As Chairman of the 44th AIPA Assembly, he also hopes that the solidarity and friendship of ASEAN countries can help realize a productive AIPA meeting. After greeting the leadership of the 9th AIPA parliamentary delegation, Puan also made a call with the leadership of the parliamentary delegation of observer countries present at the AIPA General Assembly 44. At least, there are 18 Observer countries that are following the agenda of this year's AIPA Session, plus representatives from 9 International Organizations. Puan said the parliament of AIPA members and the parliament of the Observer country could collaborate to face various global challenges together. In this case, according to Puan, a dialogue is needed between the Parliament of the country in Southeast Asia and the Parliament of Observer countries that have interests in Southeast Asia.

"The presence of the state observer Parliament will also provide a new perspective, and add to the diversity of views on how Parliament contributes to dealing with various multidimensional crises," said Puan. On the other hand, the 44th AIPA General Assembly held in Indonesia is expected to be a forum for members of Parliament members of AIPA and Observer countries to get to know each other and strengthen friendship. Puan stated that this would certainly have a positive impact on all parties.