Jakarta (ANTARA) – Vice Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti has called on ASEAN member states to unite in responding to global uncertainty, including the ongoing escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement issued in Jakarta on Tuesday, she said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could disrupt global trade stability.
“These tensions may affect strategic trade routes, including the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main energy distribution channels, which could ultimately impact supply chain stability and the value of international trade,” she said while speaking at the ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat and Related…