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Indonesia Ready To Welcome ASEAN Foreign Ministers, Dialogue Partners
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Indonesia is ready to engage with the foreign ministers of ASEAN and dialogue partner countries at the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Jakarta, which will be held from July 11 to 14, 2023.
"I am very ready to start tomorrow's meeting," Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said at the 2023 AMM media center in Jakarta on Monday.
Marsudi will open the plenary session of the AMM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, which will be preceded by ASEAN foreign ministers' discussions on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and a meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
Indonesia is holding the ASEAN chairmanship this year, which has been themed "ASEAN Matters: Epicenter of Growth" to reflect its focus on strengthening the region's relevance in responding to regional and global challenges and becoming a center of economic growth.
The AMM retreat will be held on Wednesday, July 12.
On Thursday, July 13, ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with the foreign ministers of dialogue partner countries such as India, New Zealand, Russia, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
On Friday, July 14, ASEAN foreign ministers will hold a meeting with the United States, and the agenda will continue with the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) meeting.
On the same day, ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with the East Asia Summit (EAS) foreign ministers and attend the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Indonesia has received 13 requests for bilateral meetings from partner countries such as New Zealand, China, Timor-Leste, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the EU, Marsudi informed.
"However, this is very dynamic as we need to adjust the schedules. Sometimes we do not get to meet, but so far we have received 13 requests for a bilateral meeting," she said.
On Monday, Retno visited all event locations and the media center set up for the meeting to ensure that all facilities for media coverage of the event were well prepared.
Overall, 29 countries, along with the ASEAN Secretariat and the EU, will attend the 56th AMM in Jakarta. (Antaranews)
July
Indonesia Discusses Disaster Risk Financing With ASEAN Delegates
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Indonesia' Finance Ministry discussed the implementation of disaster risk financing and insurance (DRFI) strategies with ASEAN delegates in Yogyakarta on Monday.
"We invite the delegates to discuss and share important lessons on increasing Southeast Asia's region, as it is the most vulnerable area in the world," expert staff to the Finance Minister, Parjiono, stated while opening the event.
"Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance and Adaptive Social Protection Implementation in Indonesia" is a side event of the ASEAN Finance Ministers and Bank Central Governors Meeting.
Indonesia is leading the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023, with its Economic Track aiming to create an interconnected, inclusive, and prosperous ASEAN.
Parjiono explained that Indonesia has Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI), which is a tool for the government to arrange disaster risk financing (DRF) through the state budget/regional budget (APBN/APBD).
"Indonesia is one of the few countries to have national strategies on disaster risk financing and insurance," he remarked.
The DRFI was launched by the ministry in 2018, though before that, Indonesia did not have DRFI.
He noted that the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake had caused losses to the tune of around Rp29 trillion though only one percent of the total losses had been borne by the insurance sector owing to the absence of DRFI.
Rest of the reconstruction and rehabilitation must utilize the APBN or APBD, he added.
The several disaster events that Indonesia had faced in the past, which caused huge amounts of economic losses, forced the government to launch the DRFI.
In addition to the DRFI, the government launched the Disaster Pooling Fund (DPF).
"This instrument is the first in the world that is specified to collect, develop, and transfer funds for disaster handling," he remarked.
Parjiono expressed hope that the two financing schemes would offer a lesson for the ASEAN region and also globally.
"These two big concepts, which are still being developed, have made Indonesia a nation that is referred for knowledge sharing (on disaster risk financing)," Parjiono stated. (Antaranews)
July
ASEAN 56th Meeting Focuses on Regional Growth and Peace
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Indonesia wants to reaffirm ASEAN's role as a contributor to peace and stability during the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM), which is set to be held in Jakarta on 10-14 July 2023.
"Economic growth in Southeast Asia is almost always above global growth. This growth and prosperity can only be achieved if there is peace and stability, and ASEAN has managed to realize it so far," Retno said when reviewing the AMM 2023 media center in Jakarta on Monday.
This year's meeting theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicenter of Growth" will focus on directing cooperation to strengthen ASEAN's relevance in responding to regional and global challenges, and strengthening ASEAN's position as the center of economic growth in the region.
The AMM series will be followed by 18 other meetings of ASEAN foreign ministers with dialogue partner countries. Including to discussion of the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (SEANWFZ), a meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), AMM in plenary format, and a review session (retreat).
Then, ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with dialogue partner countries namely India, New Zealand, Russia, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, as well as ASEAN Plus Three (APT), the East Asia Summit (EAS) foreign ministerial meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
AMM will be attended by at least 1,165 delegates and 493 journalists from all over the world. (VOI)
July
Indonesia Prepares Facilities For Media Covering 56th AMM
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has prepared several facilities for media covering the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), which is being held in Jakarta from July 10 to 14, 2023.
As the host, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided a media center that can accommodate 555 persons on the first and third floors of the Wisma 46-Kota BNI building, Jakarta.
"It consists of a work area for the media, a dining area, and an international broadcast center that will be used by TVRI (public television broadcaster), RRI (public radio station), and ANTARA (national news agency)," director of information and media at the ministry, Hartyo Harkomoyo, said here on Monday.
The international broadcast center will supply photos and live broadcasts of open events, such as delegates' arrivals and opening speeches.
In addition, a press conference room with a capacity of 100 people has also been prepared at Shangri-La Hotel, the venue for the 2023 AMM.
The organizer has also provided a special area for conducting live reports and a doorstop interview area on the first floor and second floor of the Shangri-La Hotel's lobby.
Furthermore, it has provided WiFi with a bandwidth of 450 kbps.
"Thus, we hope the media will not face internet (connection) issues. However, if hurdles are still found, please immediately report to our help desk," he said.
The series of 2023 AMM events comprises 18 meetings, including a meeting to discuss the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), a meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), an AMM plenary session, and a retreat session.
Furthermore, the agenda includes ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings with ASEAN dialogue partners, namely India, New Zealand, Russia, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
It also includes the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Those series of events will involve at least 1,165 delegates and 493 Indonesian and foreign reporters. (Antaranews)