Marsudi said that the AIS Forum is different from other international forums, as it prioritizes cooperation programs and innovative solutions that are community-based.
"There are many community-based programs that touch the interests of the people, including new ideas initiated by the youth in handling climate change," she remarked.
She emphasized that Indonesia would continue to support the principles of inclusivity in AIS Forum cooperation by involving the participation of the community and all stakeholders.
Indonesia hosted the 1st High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum that was attended by 32 countries and four international organizations.
The high-level meeting, which is the first one of its kind to be held since the forum was formed in 2018, raised the theme of "Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation. For Our Ocean, and Our Future".
At the head-of-state level, Indonesia noted the participation of President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley Simina, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, the Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe Patrice Emery Trovoada, and Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano.
Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji Manoa Seru Nakausabaria Kamikamica and Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga Samiu Kuita Vaipulu were also in attendance at the meeting.
Meanwhile, delegations of other countries were led by ministers, deputy ministers, high-ranking officials, and ambassadors during the high-level meeting.
Related news: AIS Forum leaders sign declaration to create new global organization
Related news: Island nations most vulnerable to climate change: President Jokowi
Editor: Anton Santoso
Copyright © ANTARA 2023
