MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran visits Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Textile Museum in Cambodia

Siem Reap [Cambodia], March 22 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran on Saturday visited the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Asian Traditional Museum in Siem Reap, highlighting the shared cultural heritage of the Mekong-Ganga region. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, Kumaran visited the museum during his … Read more

Uncertainty lingers over Indonesia’s foreign policy direction – Politics

ndonesia has entered 2026 with a clearer vision of its foreign policy following Foreign Minister Sugiono’s annual address, analysts say, but questions remain over how Jakarta plans to turn its stated ambitions for resilience into concrete policy. Critics note that persistent issues, including the lack of long-term strategy and a hesitation to speak out decisively … Read more

Strengthen integration or face disruption, Malaysia’s Tok Mat warns Asean amid global trade and tech wars

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Asean must urgently strengthen regional economic integration and collective resilience amid intensifying global disruptions, including the United States (US)-China trade war, climate change, and rapid technological shifts, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said superpower competition and the resulting shifts in the global order have the potential to … Read more

Prabowo’s Shift Toward China Is Worrying for Indonesia

A month after Indonesia’s 2024 general election, then-President-elect Prabowo Subianto sent a fresh signal on the country’s foreign policy. It was potentially different from that of former President Joko Widodo (properly known as Jokowi) and dispelled the principle of Bebas dan Aktif — “independent and active.” How has Prabowo redirected Indonesia’s foreign policy, and how … Read more

FM Sugiono pushes for Myanmar crisis resolution in Davos talks – Asia & Pacific

oreign Minister Sugiono has renewed the call for inclusive dialogue to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar, reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to advancing the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) ahead of key international actors attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  The crisis in Myanmar has posed serious challenges both within and… Source link

‘The Jakarta Post’ reporter wins Adam Malik Award – Asia & Pacific

em>The Jakarta Post welcomed 2025 with a prestigious achievement as foreign affairs journalist Yvette Tanamal was conferred with this year’s Adam Malik Award for Best Print Journalist for her work on international news and issues related to Indonesian diplomacy. Foreign Minister Sugiono presented Yvette and other winning journalists with the Adam Malik Awards on Friday, … Read more

In first foreign policy speech, FM Sugiono says RI will step up defense partnership – Asia & Pacific

ndonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea passage and fisheries, Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Friday. The minister said Indonesia would continue to advocate for the completion of a code of conduct between the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on the South… Source … Read more