Indonesia pledges full support for Malaysia's Asean chairmanship: FM Retno


JAKARTA: Indonesia has pledged full support for Malaysia in its role as the Asean chair in 2025, particularly in addressing the Myanmar issue, according to Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

During bilateral discussions with Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan in Putrajaya on Wednesday (July 3), she expressed hope that Malaysia would continue the inclusive approach Indonesia implemented during its tenure as Asean Chair last year.

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