maaxx.ca

PRESS CONFERENCE

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA TEAM 43rd ASEAN Summit 2023

No. 99/SP/TKM-ASEAN2023/INA/9/2023

Republic of Korea The partners The future of ASEAN

Jakarta, 6
September 2023 – The Republic of Korea is a future partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of energy transition and digital transformation.

thus underlined President IR Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the opening of the 20th Summit24 ASEAN-Republic of Korea at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Wednesday (6/9/2023).

^{The atmosphere of the 26th ASEAN-Plus Three Summit at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Wednesday (6/9/2023). MEDIA CENTER ASEAN Summit 2023/M Agung Rajasa/pras.}

Southeast Asian countries, continued President Jokowi, I learn a lot how the Republic of Korea’s commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and replace with renewable energies.

“ASEAN’s dependence on 78 percent of fossil energy sources must be reduced,” President Jokowi said.

On this occasion, President Jokowi also recalled that the application of digital transformation must be able to encourage economic growth in the region. Technology support that grows rapidly in the future, can improve the quality and capacity of the community. It’s important to do this. “At the same time, over the next decade, ASEAN’s digital economy is expected to contribute to the development of the United States.$ 1,000 billion regional GDP,» said Indonesian President Jokowi.

Even so, said the president, dnature embraces energy transition and digital transformation requires significant investment. Many technology transfers must be carried out by each ASEAN country. “Collaboration and partnership are therefore necessary to achieve this,” said President Jokowi.

On the other hand, President Jokowi even appreciates the support of the Republic of Korea on ASEAN–Indian–Pacific Forum. This support represents a concrete form of inclusive cooperation to maintain stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. From this forum, the future will come true.

“This can be achieved if regional stability is maintained, if tensions and rivalries are reduced, if strategic trusts
in bold, what if habit of cooperating be improved,” said President Jokowi.

For information, President Jokowi chaired the entire series of meetings on the second day of the 43rd ASEAN Summit held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC).

The President also chaired the 26th ASEAN-PRC Summit attended by leaders of ASEAN countries as well as PPrime Minister People’s Republic of China (PRC) Li Qiang. Then President Jokowi lead
The 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit with Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Fumio Kishida.

After that, President Jokowi and leaders of ASEAN countries attended the 26th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit. The meeting held in Cendrawasih Hall 3 brought together the leaders of China, the Republic of Korea and Japan.

President Jokowi also chaired the ASEAN-Canada summit attended by leaders of ASEAN countries. And Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continued the ASEAN-US summit.

In the evening, President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana, along with Heads of State and their companions, will attend a dinner for the 43rd ASEAN Summit.

***

For more information, please contact the contact below.

Director General of Public Information and Communication Ministry of Communication and Information Technology – Usman Kansong (0816785320).

Get more information on http://asean2023.id, https://infopublic.id/categories/asean-2023And https://indonesia.go.id/categories/ragam-asean-2023