Foreign Minister Sugiono: Indonesia Prioritizes Constructive Approach for Stability in the Region

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Sugiono, has just completed a working visit to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (24/5) to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025. Foreign Minister Sugiono was present as a speaker at two panel sessions, namely a dialogue on the Myanmar issue (22/1) and a panel discussion related to efforts to navigate conflicts in the Asia Pacific.

In the second panel discussion session with the theme “Navigating Asia’s Hotspot” (23/1), in addition to Foreign Minister Sugiono, also present as panelists were the President of Timor-Leste, Speaker of the Philippine Parliament, President of the Council on Foreign Relations think-tank, and the head of the Zurich Insurance Group Asia Pacific.

“Indonesia wants to foster cooperation and collaboration with neighboring countries, friendly countries in the region, and the global community. We will advance a constructive approach,” said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

Furthermore, he also said that Indonesian diplomacy under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto will be directed to realize the mandate of the Indonesian Constitution, including maintaining the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia and realizing prosperity for the Indonesian people.

Indonesia’s joining BRICS was also highlighted in the discussion. Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that Indonesia’s presence in BRICS, in addition to gaining economic benefits, is also an effort to bridge the differences in interests of developed and developing countries in various multilateral forums.

“The prerequisite for growth is peace and stability. That is why Indonesia is open to cooperation, because we have an obligation to support national priorities and serve the Indonesian people,” said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

The President of Timor Leste, His Excellency Ramos Horta, appreciated Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts and Indonesia’s role in helping Timor-Leste’s membership in ASEAN. The head of Zurich Insurance Group said that Indonesia’s constructive role has helped reduce tensions in the region and supported stability in the Asia Pacific.

In Davos, Foreign Minister Sugiono also held a number of bilateral meetings, namely with the Vice President of Yemen, the Chancellor of Austria, the Foreign Minister of Finland, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Minister of Tunisia, and the Minister of State of Palestine for foreign affairs and expatriates. In addition to discussing bilateral cooperation, the issue of Palestine was also raised in various bilateral meetings.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia