Foreign Minister Sugiono: Requirements For Growth Are Peace And Stability

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in a meeting in Davos, Switzerland. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the requirement for growth is peace and stability, with Indonesia choosing to prioritize a constructive approach.

Speaking in a panel discussion entitled "Navigating Asia's Hotspot" which is part of The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland this week, Foreign Minister Sugiono expressed Indonesia's desire to work together and collaborate in all regions.

"Indonesia wants to garner cooperation and collaboration with neighboring countries, friendly countries in the region, and the global community. We will advance a constructive approach," said Foreign Minister Sugiono, in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saturday, January 25.

Apart from Foreign Minister Sugiono, the panelists in the discussion were the President of Timor-Leste, the Chair of the Philippine Parliament, the President of the think-tank Council on Foreign Relations and the leadership of the Zurich Insurance Group Asia Pacific.

Foreign Minister Sugiono further explained that Indonesian diplomacy under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto would be directed to realize the mandate of the Indonesian Constitution, including safeguarding the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia and realizing prosperity for the people of Indonesia.

"The prerequisite for growth is peace and stability. That is why, Indonesia is open to working together, because we have an obligation to support national priorities and serve the Indonesian people," explained Foreign Minister Sugiono.

The joining of Indonesia into the organization of the BRICS economic group was also highlighted in this discussion.

Foreign Minister Sugiono underlined that the presence of Indonesia at BRICS in addition to raising economic benefits is also an effort to bridge differences in the interests of developed and developing countries in various multilateral forums.

Meanwhile, the President of Timor Leste, Mulia Ramos Horta, appreciated Indonesia's diplomatic progress and Indonesia's role in assisting Timor-Leste membership in ASEAN.

Meanwhile, the Head of Zurich Insurance Group said that Indonesia's constructive role has helped reduce tension in the region and supported Asia Pacific stability.

Foreign Minister Sugiono ended his working visit to Davos on Friday local time. In addition to the panel discussion on efforts to navigate the conflict in Asia Pacific, the Indonesian Foreign Minister was also present at the dialogue on Myanmar.

In addition, Foreign Minister Sugiono also held a number of bilateral meetings with a number of parties, ranging from the Yemeni Vice President, Austrian Chancellor, Finnish Foreign Minister, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Tunisian Foreign Minister, and the Palestinian State Minister for foreign affairs and expatriates.

In addition to discussing bilateral cooperation, Foreign Minister Sugiono consistently raised the Palestinian issue at various bilateral meetings.