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VOINews, Jakarta - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a statement in a Joint Communiqué of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta, Friday, reaffirmed its respect for sovereignty of Ukraine.

"(With) regard to Ukraine, we continued to reaffirm our respect for sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity (of Ukraine)," according to the statement from the ASEAN foreign ministers.

The ASEAN reiterated the call for compliance with the UN Charter and international law and also underscored the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities and the serious engagement in a genuine dialogue for the peaceful resolution of the conflict.

ASEAN member states also supported the efforts of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in search of a peaceful solution.

Moreover, the ASEAN called for the facilitation of rapid, safe, and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance for those in need in Ukraine and for the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel, and persons in vulnerable situations.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi affirmed that Indonesia pushes for the deepening of cooperation in food security between the ASEAN and Russia.

Indonesia calls for concrete collaboration to "save the world" amid the Russo-Ukrainian war.

"As a friend of Russia and Ukraine, Indonesia never stops to call for peace. Our partnership must realize this paradigm (of peace) in real actions," Marsudi stated.

The ASEAN will propose the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition in Time of Crises at this September's ASEAN Summit. (Antaranews)