Indonesia stresses significance of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an ASEAN dialogue policy on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) at the headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on July 10.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian Ministry of ForeignAffairs held an ASEAN dialogue policy on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation inSoutheast Asia (TAC) at the headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta onJuly 10.
The event attracted representatives of research institutes ofASEAN countries, along with policy experts from China and India.
In a pre-recorded speech delivered at the dialogue,Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stressed that TAC is an importantfoundation for maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region, addingit is a legally-binding code for inter-state relations in Southeast Asia.
Participants shared the view that TAC has a critical role toplay in the settlement of current geopolitical challenges. Though the treatywas adopted in the Cold War period, its principles are still relevant to contemporarygeopolitical tensions and competition.
Yayan G.H. Mulyana, head of theforeign policy strategy agency (BSKLN)of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, underscored the importance of assessingopportunities and impacts of the universalisation of TAC, which is attractingthe participation of 50 countries in different regions.
He considered the policy dialogue as the first step to createa forum for makers of strategic policies from ASEAN members and partners.
Meanwhile, Sidharto Suryodipuro, Director General for ASEANCooperation at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, hoped that ASEAN policy dialogueswill not only discuss but also give recommendations to policymakers in theregion./.
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
