On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia became the 51st country to sign the treaty.
The Instrument of Accession to the TAC was signed by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, on the sidelines of the 56th AMM.
Marsudi, in her remarks at the signing event, said that Saudi Arabia's signing of the TAC reflects the country's commitment to upholding ASEAN values and principles, including cooperation, consistent adherence to international law, and contribution to peace and stability in Southeast Asia and beyond.
During the retreat session of the 56th AMM in Jakarta on Wednesday, Marsudi emphasized the continued importance of the five-point consensus (5PC) as the main reference for ASEAN in addressing the Myanmar crisis.
"The 5PC is the main reference, and the implementation of the 5PC should remain the focus of ASEAN," she said in her opening remarks.
The 5PC calls for an immediate end to violence, dialogue among all parties concerned, the appointment of a special envoy for mediation, provision of humanitarian assistance, and arranging a visit by the ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to meet the parties involved.
She underlined that ASEAN leaders stated in Phnom Penh that any other efforts to resolve the Myanmar crisis must support the implementation of the 5PC.
As the ASEAN chair this year, Indonesia has conducted over 110 intensive engagements with stakeholders in Myanmar thus far.
"This is a very complex exercise, and it is not easy at all," Marsudi acknowledged.
She stressed the importance of encouraging dialogue with parties in Myanmar as it paves the way for a political solution.
"Only a political solution will lead to lasting peace," she explained.
Editor: Anton Santoso
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