Indonesia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 was a year of regional leadership — navigating the Myanmar crisis, laying the foundation for ASEAN Community Vision 2045, and strengthening regional decision-making.[reference:50]
The Challenges
Challenge
Description
Myanmar Crisis
The ongoing political crisis in Myanmar threatened ASEAN’s credibility[reference:51]
Great-Power Rivalry
US-China competition in the region[reference:52]
Internal Divisions
Differing views among ASEAN members on the Myanmar issue
Indonesia’s Approach
Strategy
Description
Wider Dialogue
Expanding dialogue beyond military actors[reference:53]
Humanitarian Access
Expanding humanitarian access to affected areas[reference:54]
Five-Point Consensus
Commitment to the 5PC framework[reference:55]
People’s Welfare
Focus on the welfare of the Myanmar people[reference:56]
The Achievements
Indonesia’s chairmanship achieved several outcomes:[reference:57]
Achievement
Description
ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Laid the foundation for the next phase of ASEAN integration[reference:58]
Strengthened Decision-Making
Enhanced ASEAN’s ability to make timely decisions[reference:59]
Timor-Leste Road Map
Arranged a membership roadmap for Timor-Leste[reference:60]