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ASEAN's diplomatic approach values continuous dialogue over quick consensus

The author reflects on the value of continuous dialogue and meetings within ASEAN, even when disagreements arise. Serving as Indonesia's deputy foreign minister in 2011, the experience was characterized by numerous meetings where consensus-building was a slow but ultimately rewarding process. The author argues that the habit of dialogue, even amidst disagreement, is a crucial diplomatic achievement. AI

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ASEAN's diplomatic approach values continuous dialogue over quick consensus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Djauhari Oratmangun ·

    Why I am grateful for Asean’s endless meetings

    I remember 2011 well. Indonesia was chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and I was serving as deputy foreign minister for Asean cooperation. I learned a great deal, although if I had to summarise the experience in one word, I would say: meetings. Asean members mee…