Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
"It also emphasises the importance of being innovative and creative – which relies on making sure all voices are heard, and we continue to invest in science, technology and education. The UK looks forward to revitalized collaboration with our partners in Indonesia and across the region," he added.
This initiative speaks to core UK priorities in this region, which include a strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, and to broad-based, resilient economic growth.
It will provide a strategic framing for UK development partnerships in the region, which will include five new regional programmes in partnership with ASEAN on a range of thematic priorities for the region, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals which are a priority under the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific.
The White Paper underscores the range of approaches the UK will use to promote sustainable development, encompassing trade, investment, science, research, technology and open societies agendas.
“Central to this new framework is the notion of strong partnerships founded on mutual respect and common values. This is exactly the approach we take with ASEAN and countries in the Southeast Asia region," UK Ambassador to ASEAN Sarah Tiffin said.
