United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended Indonesia’s significant contributions to global peace and multilateral cooperation. During his address at the Foreign Policy Circle Talks in Jakarta, Guterres acknowledged Indonesia’s active role in fostering international collaboration, its dedication to global development, and its participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Guterres highlighted Indonesia’s influential position in the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South, emphasizing its diplomatic efforts in promoting non-alignment and national self-determination. He referred to the historical impact of the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, hosted by Indonesia, which was pivotal in advancing these principles.
Indonesia’s involvement in international organizations such as the United Nations, ASEAN, the G20, and BRICS was noted as a testament to its commitment to multilateralism. Guterres pointed out the cooperation between ASEAN and the UN in areas like conflict prevention, sustainable development, and human rights, underscoring Indonesia’s role in these partnerships.
The Secretary-General also focused on Indonesia’s significant contributions to UN peacekeeping. Currently, nearly 2,000 Indonesian military and police personnel are deployed across seven UN peacekeeping missions globally. During his visit to a peacekeeping training center in Sentul, West Java, Guterres met with Indonesian personnel preparing for deployment to the UN mission in the Central African Republic. He praised their training efforts and the country’s steadfast commitment to international peacekeeping operations.
Guterres remarked that Indonesia’s diplomatic engagement and peacekeeping endeavors have bolstered its standing as a facilitator of dialogue and cooperation among nations and regions. He lauded the country’s efforts in enhancing international peace and stability, reinforcing its role as a vital supporter of multilateralism on the world stage.