He made this statement at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), which was held before the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
During the meeting, Sugiono highlighted the importance of renewing ASEAN's commitment to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), which serves as the "foundational framework for peace architecture in the region."
Sugiono urged ASEAN to take substantive, not just procedural, steps ahead of the TAC's 50th anniversary next year.
Regarding ASEAN's relations with its external partners, Sugiono also stressed the importance of maintaining ASEAN's relevance and centrality amidst various external partnership initiatives.
Hence, Indonesia advocates for the adoption of the ASEAN Decision on Enhancing Relations with External Partners, which will serve as a guide in strengthening ASEAN's external engagements.
"ASEAN needs focused partnerships and must remain aligned with the ASEAN-led corridor," he added.
On the issue of Timor-Leste's full membership, he reiterated Indonesia’s full support for the adoption of ASEAN’s legal instrument accession guidelines for Timor-Leste.
"Timor-Leste has made significant progress. This process must be practical, supportive, and expedite integration, not hinder it," he stated.
He also called for continued solidarity and technical assistance from all ASEAN member states to support Timor-Leste’s journey toward becoming ASEAN’s 11th member.
Meanwhile, he emphasized that the crisis in Myanmar has posed a serious threat to regional stability.
Therefore, he encouraged actions to halt violence and create conditions for inclusive dialogue.
"The cost of doing nothing is too high. We must unite to help Myanmar in creating peace, which is Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned," he concluded.
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Translator: Kuntum, Kenzu
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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