The 20th ASEAN Regional Forum Security Policy Conference (ASPC) was held on June 21st, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia with the theme “Navigating a Bright Future for Sustainable Peace, Prosperity and Security,” aligning with the ADMM theme. The conference was led by Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan T., and was attended by 25 of 27 ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) member states which consists of 10 ASEAN member states, 8 Plus countries, and 9 partnering countries.

During his opening speech, Secretary General Donny Ermawan T. stated that ASEAN has made progress in economic growth, social development, and stability, but still faces contemporary global security challenges, such as cybersecurity, interstate conflicts, and the growing threats of terrorism as well as climate change. The Indo-Pacific Region can harness the blue economy for sustainable growth, but illegal fishing, overfishing, and pollution threaten ocean ecosystems.

These challenges demand constant attention and cooperation among ASEAN member states and partners. Therefore, the 20th ASPC addressed regional and global security challenges, regional cooperation to support the blue economy, climate change mitigation, and mutual trust building for peace, prosperity and security.

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