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Retno prepares for annual Malaysia meeting in Putrajaya
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi on Wednesday met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and her counterpart Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in preparation for the annual bilateral dialogue between the two countries, with negotiations on border disputes and citizen protection at the forefront of the working visit.
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Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi speaks to the media in Jakarta on April 16, 2024, about the latest developments in the Middle East. (BPMI Setpres/Rusman)
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oreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi on Wednesday met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and her counterpart Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in preparation for the annual bilateral meeting between the two countries, with negotiations on border disputes and citizen protection at the forefront of the working visit.
As Malaysia prepares for its upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, regional issues, especially the Myanmar crisis, were also highlighted as the bloc continues to struggle in implementing its peace-led mechanism in the conflict-torn country.
The Indonesia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) is an annual forum to discuss key issues between the neighboring countries. Indonesia will host the meeting this year.
During Retno’s visit to Putrajaya, maritime border negotiations took center stage, with the intertidal and gap area of the Sulawesi Sea particularly of concern.
“Strengthened commitment is needed for the negotiations to reach a good resolution that is mutually beneficial for both parties,” Retno said in a statement after her meeting.
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With the two countries sharing a vast land and maritime border, the annual JCBC meeting typically sees negotiations on the matter. Last year, for example, negotiations regarding the border in Sebatik Island and Sinapad-Sesai in North Kalimantan were among the primary focuses.
