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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