Jakarta, 26 November 2025 – The 5th ASEAN-Italy Development Partnership Committee (AI-DPC) Meeting, held today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, underscored the shared commitment to deepen cooperation for mutual benefit.
The Meeting noted the outcomes of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, updates on the implementation of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Work Plan IV, progress under the ASEAN Smart Cities Network initiative, and ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainable development. Italy also apprised the Meeting of its domestic developments, its approach to international and regional challenges, as well as the country’s future economic development and priorities.
The Meeting reviewed progress in implementing the ASEAN-Italy Practical Cooperation Areas (2022-2026) and recognised the importance of intensifying efforts to complete the remaining action lines. To further realise the potential of the Development Partnership, the Meeting underlined the importance of closer collaboration in areas such as peacekeeping initiatives; combatting transnational crimes; maritime cooperation; promoting good governance and the rule of law; trade, investment and private sector engagements; food, agriculture and forestry; tourism; science, technology and innovation; people-to-people exchanges; disaster management and humanitarian assistance; and cultural protection. Both sides also recognised the need to bolster outreach and enhance awareness of the partnership among relevant stakeholders.
The 5th AI-DPC Meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, and H.E. Roberto Colaminè, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to ASEAN. Members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN, or their representatives, attended the Meeting.
