JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono discussed bilateral relations to the commitment to increase engagement in the region, when receiving the call of the new New Zealand Ambassador, Phillip Taula, at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday.
In this meeting, the two discussed a joint commitment to strengthening Indonesia's Comprehensive Partnership 'New Zealand, including increasing cooperation in strategic sectors and collaboration in the Pacific and ASEAN regions.
"With the long experience of Ambassador Taula in Indonesia and in the Pacific region, I am sure that His Majesty can further strengthen Indonesia's strategic partnership of New Zealand," said Foreign Minister Sugiono in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday, May 16.
This meeting was used by the two to discuss the follow-up to various bilateral cooperation priorities, including those covered by the Plan of Action 2025 2029 as a guideline for future cooperation.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono also conveyed Indonesia's readiness to host the 12th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Jakarta in the second half of 2025.
"I hope the 12th JMC meeting can also identify various concrete deliverables for plans to visit New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to Indonesia," said the Indonesian Foreign Minister.
In addition, Foreign Minister Sugiono also emphasized the importance of increasing people-to-people cooperation to bring relations closer to the two countries, including through the possibility of exploring friendly visits from the New Zealand sports team, such as the rugby team.
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At the regional level, the Indonesian Foreign Minister and Ambassador Taula agreed on the importance of ASEAN centrality and a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific order.
New Zealand is Indonesia's strategic partner in the Pacific region who plays an important role in maintaining inclusive regional stability, economic growth and collaboration.
The Indonesian Foreign Minister also appreciated New Zealand's commitment to supporting Indonesia to take part in cooperation in regional forums in the Pacific region based on the principles of mutual respect, including in terms of sovereignty and regional integrity.
"I would like to reiterate, as part of the Pacific family, Indonesia will continue to be committed to increasing engagement in the region, including through regional forums such as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)," said Foreign Minister Sugiono.
It is known that Ambassador Phillip Taula handed over a credentials to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace on May 6, 2025.
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