JAKARTA - Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono will attend the ASEAN Ministerial Special Meeting which is planned to be held in Malaysia next week, as part of Indonesia's efforts to become a bridge of connection on various occasions.
Speaking at a meeting with the media in Jakarta, I Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yvonne Mewengkang, said that the meeting, which will be held on December 22, will be used to discuss the conflict situation between ASEAN member countries, Cambodia and Thailand.
Expressing Indonesia's concern over the recurrence of the Cambodia-Thailand escalation, Yvonne said that in the context of ASEAN under the chairmanship of Malaysia, Indonesia has always been fully committed as one of the members (to encourage a peaceful settlement).
"These are our brothers, we will try our best to continue to seek peaceful solutions related to the escalation of this conflict," explained Yvonne, Friday (19/12).
"Indonesia's position has always been a bridge builder at every opportunity. We are not only bridging various interests, but also trying to offer solutions," he said.
He added that the meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next week will also discuss observers for the implementation of elections in Myanmar.
It is known that the Myanmar junta plans to hold elections in late December and January. Myanmar has invited ASEAN countries to send observers in the implementation of the election.
"Regarding observers (elections), this will be discussed at the ministerial meeting, because the last time at the summit there was no special agreement," said Yvonne.
Tensions flared again on the Cambodian-Thai border earlier this month, although the two countries had signed a peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, following a long-running border dispute.
Quoted from Anadolu, the death toll on both sides since the latest escalation broke out on December 7 has reached 52 people.
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