Indonesia emphasises parliament role in preparing ASEAN 2045 agenda
President Joko Widodo of current ASEAN Chair Indonesia on May 10 emphasised the role of parliament in formulating the ASEAN 2045 agenda at a dialogue with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo (right), chairperson of the House of Representatives (DPR) of Indonesia,and the President of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Puan Maharani (left) attend the ASEAN-AIPA Leaders Meeting in Labuan Bajo on May 10 .(Photo: ANTARA)
Labuan Bajo (VNA) – President Joko Widodo of current ASEAN Chair Indonesia on May 10 emphasised the role of parliament in formulating the ASEAN 2045 agenda at a dialogue with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
Speaking at the opening of the ASEAN-AIPA Leaders Meeting inthe series of the 42nd ASEAN Summit that is taking place in Labuan Bajo, WestManggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, President Joko Widodo lauded the support of AIPAparliament members in the efforts to deal with the critical times of theCOVID-19 pandemic.
He said policies duringa pandemic emergency can be carried out quickly, and ASEAN can pass through acritical period.
In his opening remark at the meeting on May 10, theIndonesian President said that in the long term, the role of parliament is alsovery much needed to formulate the ASEAN agenda 2045.
The ASEAN-AIPA leaders should be able to ensure that ASEANis more responsive and resilient in facing existing challenges, so it becomes acenter of growth and a region that is safe, stable, and democratic, hesaid.
President Joko Widodo also stressed the importance ofstrengthening collaboration between the government and the parliament tomaintain and strengthen political stability and democracy to guarantee ASEAN asa center of world growth./.
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