President Joko Widodo commended Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim for successfully mediating the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, resulting in a ceasefire. The commendation was given during their bilateral meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. President Joko Widodo congratulated Dato’ Seri Anwar for his leadership as Chair of ASEAN and his effective mediation efforts. He expressed Indonesia’s readiness to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his role not only as Prime Minister of Malaysia but also as Chair of ASEAN.
President Joko Widodo emphasized the importance of peaceful conflict resolution among ASEAN nations through consultation, negotiation, and consensus. He reiterated that mediation is crucial for countries in Southeast Asia with shared cultural and historical ties. The President was joined by key members of the Red and White Cabinet in welcoming Prime Minister Anwar, including Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono. The meeting highlighted the shared principles and unity among nations in the region.
