ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Parliament has completed the 2nd Session of the Indonesia-Pacific Parliamentary Partnership (IPPP) which took place in Jakarta, on 25-26 July 2024. The meeting which was attended by 12 Pacific countries succeeded in adopting a Chair’s Summary of the Indonesian Chairmanship.
“This IPPP aims to increase the role of parliament in fostering partnerships and cooperation between Indonesia and Pacific Island countries based on a shared commitment to increasing regional connectivity and inclusive development to overcome diverse and unprecedented regional and global challenges,” said the Chair of the Agency Indonesian Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP), Fadli Zon when reading the Chairs’ Summary document, in Jakarta, Thursday, July 25 2024.
In further information, Fadli conveyed a number of strategic matters which were summarized in the Chair’s Summary.
This Chairs’ Summary is a form of full commitment from the institutions of the Indonesian parliament and the parliaments of countries in the Pacific Region to emphasize the same views in viewing the dynamics occurring in the Pacific.
The Chair’s Summary, which was agreed upon by consensus, contains a number of things.
First, reaffirming the commitment to increase economic, political and social connectivity in the region, with a vision of making the Pacific an integrated region, closely connected to achieve collective prosperity.
Second, a firm commitment to maintaining regional peace and security, building resilience and creating prosperity for all based on the principles of mutual trust and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each country through parliamentary diplomacy.
“Third, affirmation of the view of the oceans as a glue, not a divider, by respecting cultural diversity, increasing diplomatic and political engagement as a unifying element in the framework of strengthening more sustainable cooperation and mutual understanding,” explained Fadli.
Fourth, emphasize joint attention to issues of economic uncertainty, the real impact of climate change, marine degradation and natural disasters, threats to food security and maritime security.
Fifth, the urgency of increasing collaboration, partnership and connectivity based on the principles of mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty to build a foundation for regional peace, security and prosperity.
Sixth, the urgency of parliamentary diplomacy to create a more just, resilient and prosperous future for all.
Seventh, concerns about the degradation of the marine environment, oceans and marine biodiversity due to marine debris, water pollution, plastics and unsustainable exploitation, all of which have a negative impact on human health, food security, economic progress and inclusive development.
Eighth, the urgency of closer interaction between Indonesia and countries in the Pacific, especially through exchanges in the fields of education, social culture and inter-community relations.
Ninth, the urgency of South-South Cooperation as a platform for increasing regional connectivity.
Tenth, the urgency of encouraging regional development in accelerating the achievement of inclusive SDGs through sustainable use of marine resources and the blue economy such as in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, port connectivity, renewable energy, promoting sustainable food production and use, sustainable marine tourism, and women’s empowerment and youth in the maritime sector.
Eleventh, the urgency of increasing cooperation to reduce the impacts of climate change, pursuing climate adaptation actions, especially for coastal land rehabilitation, protecting marine ecosystems, and empowering communities in the Pacific.
Twelfth, the urgency of increasing economic growth through trade, investment and business partnerships, which is supported by the important role of communication technology, digital infrastructure and transportation networks.
Thirteenth, the forum is committed to utilizing the IPPP as an important platform for regional engagement by developing the forum as a parliamentary assembly for Indonesia and the Pacific region.
Another thing that Fadli emphasized was related to the commitment of the Indonesian parliament to strengthen cooperation with the parliaments of Pacific countries in the fields of capacity development, drafting laws, technological innovation in parliament, information exchange and media publications with the aim of optimizing the role of the parliamentary secretariat.
The 2nd IPPP Session is a continuation of the first IPPP Session which was held in July 2018. The 2nd IPPP session was attended by several delegations from the Speaker of Parliament and members of parliament from Pacific countries, including Cook Islands, Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon, Tonga, and Tuvalu. (Parl/ATN)
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