FM Arrmanatha pushes stronger ASEAN ties ahead of Manila summit
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir held a series of strategic bilateral and trilateral meetings on Friday (November 13), ahead of the ASEAN Ministerial Meetings and the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines.
The diplomatic engagements aimed to bolster regional resilience, deepen economic ties and address shared challenges as Indonesia prepares for President Prabowo Subianto's delegation to the summit, which runs from November 15–17, 2026 - according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
During a bilateral meeting with Brunei Darussalam’s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato Erywan Pehin Dato Haji Mohd Yusof, Arrmanatha advocated for intensified cross-sector collaboration through the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC).
The ministers emphasized food and energy security while pushing to accelerate an upcoming energy cooperation agreement.
In talks with Timor-Leste’s Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas, Arrmanatha explored expanded Indonesian investment opportunities and reaffirmed Jakarta's full backing for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029.
Meeting with Laos' Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Arrmanatha discussed deepening bilateral ties ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Discussions centered on increasing Indonesian investment, particularly regarding raw material supplies for fertilizer production.
Additionally, Arrmanatha convened a trilateral meeting with Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Dato' Seri Mohamad Hasan and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
The ministers agreed to strengthen communication and coordination to safeguard regional stability and prosperity.
During the session, Malaysia and Singapore also acknowledged significant reductions in regional haze-related issues.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that Jakarta is leveraging these pre-summit talks to drive concrete cooperation, improve regional connectivity and navigate increasingly complex global challenges within the ASEAN framework.
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