Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Prime Ministers of Australia and Japan have affirmed the significance of ASEAN and conveyed commitment to further deepen collaboration with the region during the second day of the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF) at the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday (6/9/2023).
“The centrality of ASEAN is vital for Australia, we share the common belief in this region. ASEAN is where Australia economic destiny lies. We are building on a strong foundation, and there is so much more potential still untapped" said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as quoted from the Indonesian Foreign Ministry's media release.
He further suggested cooperation on issues such as agriculture, energy security, infrastructure, and education.
Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, elaborated the important relations between Japan and Indonesia – which he called has been “a powerful driver of global economy". He reiterated Japan's support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. ASEAN and Japan will hold a 50th year Commemorative Summit later this December where new vision for ASEAN-Japan will be launched.
The second day of AIPF also featured panel discussions, briefers, and CEO fireside chat under the subtheme “Green Infrastructure and Resilient Supply Chain."
Present in the panel discussions, among others, were CEO of Loca Laos, Executive Chair and Founder of Aspen Medical, Special Advisor to the President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Director of Finance of Pertamina, Director of Finance of MIND ID, Chief Commercial Officer, Logistics of DP World Asia Pacific, and Vice President and Head of Future Business Group of Hyundai Motor ASEAN Headquarter.
