The "Joint Statement by ASEAN Law Ministers on International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Development" reaffirms member states' commitment to promoting justice, economic growth, and sustainable development through improved dispute resolution frameworks.
"This joint statement was initiated by Malaysia, as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, through the Malaysian Office of the Minister of Civil Affairs, led by Dato' Seri Azalina Othman Said," Agtas said.
He outlined that the joint statement consists of three main points, namely regional economic development through alignment with international standards, the use of innovation and technology, and improving access to justice.
According to him, the aspects covered in the joint agreement fall under the duties and functions of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and align with the ministry's program to strengthen the national legal framework.
He then conveyed that his ministry is encouraging the strengthening of the national legal framework in the field of alternative dispute resolution, especially in international commercial arbitration and mediation, through the adoption of international legal standards, such as the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
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He acknowledged that the joint statement will support the business and investment climate in Indonesia and the ASEAN region.
"Besides supporting national interests, this joint statement will also support an improved climate for international commercial arbitration and mediation in the ASEAN region, including Indonesia, in order to compete as an attractive region for business and investment," he addressed.
The signing ceremony of the joint statement at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center was held as the highlight of the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, attended by all ASEAN law ministers, the ASEAN Secretary-General, the Timor-Leste Law Minister, the Japanese Law Minister, and the Prime Minister and high-ranking officials of Malaysia.
On the previous day, Agtas took part in the "Monitoring and Supervision of the Implementation of Indonesian Citizenship Status Confirmation in Malaysia."
This activity was conducted to oversee the implementation of Minister of Law Regulation Number 6 of 2025 concerning Procedures for Confirming Indonesian Citizenship Status for Indonesian Citizens Outside the Territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
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Translator: Agatha Olivia, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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