A person in Indonesia receives COVID-19 vaccine jab (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) The country will focus on health care, economy, citizen protection, border demarcation, promotion of peace and preparation for Indonesia’s G20 Presidency.
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, health diplomacy is among Indonesia’s priorities this year.
Marsudi underlined that Indonesia needs to be able to produce COVID-19 vaccine and become a regional manufacturing hub of vaccine, as well as medicine and raw materials.
Noting that the pandemic brought about its own set of challenges in the protection of Indonesian citizens, the minister said Indonesia will continue to bolster our protection machinery to assist Indonesian citizens abroad.
In 2022, the Southeast Asian nation will also step up efforts in economic diplomacy via improvement in market access for national strategic products, and strengthen commitment of foreign investors to the national investment fund.
Indonesia will continue to join negotiations in border demarcation with other countries including Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines, strongly adhering to international law.
The Minister stressed that UNCLOS 1982 shall remain the basis for the conduct of the maritime boundaries delimitation negotiations, and any claim by any party must be made in compliance with international law including UNCLOS 1982.
She said Indonesia will continue to reject any claims that lack international legal basis.
Marsudi went on that Indonesia’s diplomacy is also aimed at contributing towards peace and humanity in the region and the world.
The country will continue promoting ASEAN’s central role and solidity, and peace and humanitarian aid in Myanmar, the Middle East and Afghanistan, the Indonesian FM said.
She noted that Indonesia's diplomatic sector will foster Indonesia’s G20 Presidency which will focus on strengthening global health architecture; energy transition; and digital transformation./.
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