Peace was on the minds of Asean defence ministers at the latest edition of an annual defence powwow.
Several made an appeal for an end to the violence in the Middle East, and all signed a joint declaration calling for peace plans to be fully implemented in troubled Myanmar, among other things.
The 17th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) held in Jakarta on Wednesday was attended by representatives from all Asean nations except Myanmar. The grouping has barred Myanmar’s ruling junta from key meetings due to its failure to implement the plans and end violence that has erupted there since a coup in 2021.
In his opening remarks, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto said his country is deeply saddened by the deteriorating conditions in Gaza.
“Indonesia’s stance is clear and firm. We push and call for immediate cessation of hostilities and the immediate setting up of corridors for humanitarian assistance,” he added.
“The violence against the civilian population must stop. Conversely, efforts to achieve a ceasefire must continue.”
His comments come after Indonesian President Joko Widodo met US President Joe Biden earlier this week and urged him to do more to end Israel’s war with militant group Hamas. Israel has sworn to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the group’s attack on southern Israel on Oct 7.
Malaysia’s Minister of Defence Mohamad Hasan also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying Malaysia condemns the bombing of civilians, houses and hospitals, as well as the killing of innocent citizens, including women and children.
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