“This experience can be studied, how Indonesia became a democratic country,” said Jokowi.
According to Jokowi, the current volatile situation in Myanmar presents a challenge for Indonesia’s ASEAN chairmanship. He spoke about the issue on the second anniversary of the Myanmar coup, which took place on February 1, 2021.
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Jokowi said he was committed to prevent ASEAN from “being held hostage” by the Myanmar conflict. If there is no significant progress, ASEAN would take firm action, he warned.
“The situation is complex. But ASEAN must continue to be a peaceful region and the epicenter of growth,” he said. (un)