Bisnis.comJAKARTA – The Director General (Dirjen) of Asian Cooperation of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Sidharto R Suryodipuro has opened his voice regarding the absence of the President of the United States (US) Joe Biden In The 43rd ASEAN Summit.
The presence of the United States will be represented by the Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris during the 43rd ASEAN Summit to be held from September 5 to 7, 2023.
He said the most important American presence lies in its essence and its participation in supporting Indonesia.
“The presence of the Miss American Minister of Foreign Affairs (Retno) also conveyed the government’s point of view on this issue, but the main thing is that for us, what is important is the presence and, what is important is the constructive participation to ensure the theme of Indonesia, that “All ASEAN countries and partner countries fully support the theme. Indonesia, ASEAN matters: epicenter of growth,” he said at a press conference on Sunday (3/9/2023).
Sidharto said that the theme of Asean Matters: Epicenter of Growth is very important, not just rhetoric or political jargon, but amidst very rapid change in this area of ​​geopolitical competition, it is how Asean and Asean is the most strategic region in the world. world.
“At the same time, the region with the best economic performance in the world also invites all its partners who enjoy access through the region and access to profitable areas for ASEAN’s growth,” he said. he adds.
As is known, the White House has declared that US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Jakarta to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit.
He will replace US President Joe Biden from September 4-7, 2023. Joe Biden’s absence from the 43rd ASEAN Summit is due to the fact that he has to attend the G20 summit in India, which will take place from September 7-10. September 2023.
It was feared that Biden’s absence would raise questions about US engagement in the ASEAN region.
The 43rd ASEAN Summit itself will be held in Jakarta from September 5-7, 2023 with partner countries including the United States, Russia, New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, India and Canada.
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