The ASEAN Way

Jokowi: ASEAN maintains unity amid its challenges; 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta continues

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

President Joko Widodo inaugurates the Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, held on September 5-7 in Jakarta, after the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, in May 2023.

Key Points: 
  • President Joko Widodo inaugurates the Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, held on September 5-7 in Jakarta, after the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, in May 2023.
  • The statement was voiced by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the opening of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta on Tuesday, September 5, where he emphasized that "ASEAN unity until this day is still well maintained, amid differences in opinion between its member countries."
  • In his opening speech of the 43rd ASEAN Summit's plenary session, Jokowi underscored that ASEAN unity does not mean that there are no differences in opinion *amongst* member countries.
  • Indonesia is also committed to preparing the ASEAN Post-2025 Vision towards ASEAN 2045 which must be adaptive, responsive, and competitive and align with the ASEAN Way and the ASEAN Charter.

Pertamina supports NZE realization through decarbonization initiatives

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

JAKARTA, Nov 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - State-owned energy company PT Pertamina committed to support the Indonesian government to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 through the decarbonization initiatives program currently implemented by the company.

Key Points: 
  • JAKARTA, Nov 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - State-owned energy company PT Pertamina committed to support the Indonesian government to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 through the decarbonization initiatives program currently implemented by the company.
  • At the discussion, Purba delivered a presentation on "Decarbonizing the ASEAN Way - Harnessing the Collective Actions of ASEAN Private Sectors Driving Net-Zero: Pertamina's Overarching Plan in Decarbonization".
  • "At the same time, Indonesia has a strong commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, and Pertamina as a state-owned company fully supports this commitment," Purba said.
  • He further added that Pertamina views the energy transition effort as a good opportunity to build a green business.