INTRODUCTION 1.We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), met in Jakarta on 29-30 June 2004, the first time since the ASEAN Leaders decided to establish an ASEAN Community. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr. N. Hassan Wirajuda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. 2.We [...]
INTRODUCTION 1.ASEAN is energetic and healthy. We have been challenged by unexpected difficulties, but we have rallied as a group and managed the problems. We do not have unanimity on everything. Yet, we are united by our diversity and the bond of common travelers on an arduous journey. The keen interest of others in [...]
At the closing of the Fourth Meeting of the 37th ASEAN Standing CommitteeJakarta, 28 June 2004 Mr. Secretary General,ASEAN Director-General,Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me first welcome all of you to Jakarta. Despite your busy schedule during the last couple of days, I hope you managed to rest and enjoy Jakarta. There is still [...]
Yang Mulia Bapak Dr. Hassan Wirajuda,Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IndonesiaHis Excellency Ong Keng Yong, Secretary General of ASEANDear Colleagues and distinguished delegates, At the outset, please allow me to express on behalf of all ASEAN Colleagues our warmest congratulations to Your Excellency the Minister for the successful Chairmanship of the [...]
“Enhanced Energy Security for Sustainable Energy Development” 1. The 22nd ASEAN Ministers On Energy Meeting (AMEM) was convened on 9 June 2004, preceded by the Senior Officials Meeting On Energy (SOME) on 7 June 2004 and the 5th SOME – METI (Japan) Consultations and the 3rd SOME + 3 Consultations on 8 June 2004. [...]
“Forging Closer ASEAN+3 Energy Partnership” 1.We, the energy ministers of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the People’s Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea met in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines on 9 June 2004. Concerned with the impact on recent high energy prices on our economies, we [...]