Jakarta, April 17 (Antara) - The 60th anniversary celebrations of the
Asia-Africa Conference (AAC), which will take place in Jakarta and
Bandung from April 19 to 24, 2015, is a good opportunity for Indonesia
to increase its global role.
The spirit of the first ACC, which was hosted by Indonesia in April
1955, was to stand for the freedom of Asian and African countries from
colonialism.
Today, 60 years later, Asian and African countries have gained
independence and colonialism has been eliminated. Yet, the spirit of the
AAC must remain, albeit for different objectives, such as global
welfare and progress and world peace and security.
As
the host of the AAC, Indonesia can use the event as an opportunity to
strengthen its role in promoting regional and international cooperation
between nations.
"Indonesia
should seize the opportunity to utilize the 60th anniversary
commemoration forum of the AAC to lead development cooperation,
particularly among the AAC member countries," Professor Armida Salsiah
Alisjahbana, an economic observer from the Business and Economic Faculty
of Padjajaran University, stated on Friday.
According to Armida, Indonesia's presence in the world forum should be
increased, particularly its role in debates on regional and
international issues.
She expressed hope that the Indonesian Government would utilize the
event to formulate a development agenda for reinforcing solidarity with
the world nations through various forms of cooperation.
The government of President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Jusuf Kalla
should utilize the opportunity to lead an international movement to
develop the world.
"Students Executive Board (BEM) of the Indonesian University (UI) has
pinned its hope on the Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla government. The
government is expected to utilize the ACC anniversary to reinforce
Indonesia's role and presence in both regional and international
forums," chairman of the BEM UI Andi Aulia Rahman said in a press
statement issued on Wednesday.
Rahman noted that Indonesia should emerge as the strongest nation in
various fields by using the AAC as an occasion to build a more
prosperous and just world.
"Through
the AAC 2015, we should keep the spirit of cooperation alive. I am
convinced this year is a crucial moment for Asian and African
countries," Rahman stated, adding that the students of UI are ready to
support the implementation of the AAC anniversary celebrations to be
held in Jakarta and Bandung.
According to Armida, Indonesia can play a leading role in forging global development through the South-South Cooperation.
She
noted that development can be carried out through the South-South
Cooperation or through a triangular cooperation between Indonesia and
other developing countries facilitated by both multilateral and
bilateral partnerships.
Armida pointed out that the cooperation agenda must be concrete and
implementable, such as for infrastructure development, for instance.
Apart from infrastructure, cooperation can also be related to various
global forums for formulating development agendas.
"The next step should be parallel cooperation offering business opportunities," she added.
Armida stated that Indonesia's influence is viewed positively by global forums.
"Indonesia is now an emerging country and is respected by global forums. Its views are heard," the professor added.
Meanwhile, the head of the National Development Planning Board
(Bappenas), Andrinof Chaniago, said the AAC 2015 can develop business
cooperation forums.
"Usually, such a conference will give birth to cooperation forums where
business and commodity meetings are also held. Cooperation will become
easier if they find similar ground for engaging in business and
economic cooperation," Chaniago remarked at a seminar, "Sound
Macroeconomic Policies in Indonesia to Accelerate Growth and Financial
Stability," held to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Universitas
Presiden in Jakarta on Thursday.
He said the emergence of business forums will be one of the positive
impacts of organizing the AAC in Indonesia. The AAC will certainly open
opportunities for Indonesia to directly discuss economic cooperation.
Apart from that, the 60th AAC anniversary celebrations will certainly
reinforce solidarity among nations grouped in the AAC, increase
cooperation in various fields, and facilitate the exchange of
experiences.
"Common
agenda can be formulated, for example, on how to strengthen the Asian
and African solidarity and increase cooperation and share experience,"
Chaniago remarked.
He expressed confidence that there will be ample opportunities for
investment in Asian and African countries because many of them have made
significant progress besides expanding to other countries.
"There are many Asian and African counties that have become advanced,
such as China. It has made great investments in Africa and others might
also have done it. Indonesia and India can also make investments in
other's countries," the Bappenas chief noted.
Therefore, the AAC is a forum for Indonesia to lead global development with global order and justice.
President Joko Widodo has stated that Indonesia will convey the need
for a new global order and justice at the forum of the upcoming 60th
anniversary celebrations of the Asian-African Conference. "There must
really be a strong message, especially about a new order of global
balance and justice," President Jokowi noted during a limited meeting
that discussed preparations for the AAC 2015 at his office on Friday.
"Speeches
or messages should be strong and emphasize the importance of global
balance and global justice," the president reiterated.***2***
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