Indonesia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2023: ASEAN Matters, Epicentrum of Growth

This achievement would be impossible without ASEAN. Indeed, ASEAN has immensely contributed to garnering the peace, stability, and prosperity that Southeast Asia enjoys today.

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President Joko Widodo reacts as he says thank you to the media after a press conference about ASEAN 42nd Summit at Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Thursday (11/5/2023).

I have often stated that not all is well in this world. Conflicts and wars continue to persist. The global economic growth in the aftermath of the Pandemic has yet to reach its projected levels.

It would not be an exaggeration to claim Southeast Asia as just one amongst the very few regions that currently are still able to enjoy peace and stability. With this peace and stability, Southeast Asia’s economic growth has always managed to surpass the global average.