‘Diplomacy Must Not Stop’: Indonesia Says as Singapore Row Clouds ASEAN Talks
Indonesian officials are emphasizing the need for continued diplomatic dialogue with Singapore despite rising tensions over transboundary haze and gas export policies. The two nations are working to establish a joint task force to address these issues ahead of upcoming ASEAN meetings.
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Highlights regional geopolitical friction in Southeast Asia and the importance of diplomatic channels in maintaining stability within the ASEAN bloc.
November 4, 2026 | 2:00 pm SHARE URL berhasil di salin. President Prabowo Subianto sees off Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong after their leaders' retreat at the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport on July 6, 2026. (Photo Courtesy of Presidential Press Bureau) Jakarta. A senior Indonesian diplomat said Wednesday that diplomacy "must not stop" as Jakarta's row with Singapore casts a shadow over ASEAN's upcoming Manila talks.
A bad bout of transboundary haze and gas export cuts have tested Singapore-Indonesia ties. Despite a recent visit by Singapore's top diplomat Vivian Balakrishnan, the city-state continues to face sharp rhetoric from its neighbor, about two weeks before ASEAN leaders gather in the Philippine capital.
Asked whether the Southeast Asian bloc remains united amid the rift, Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi - the director-general for ASEAN cooperation at the Foreign Ministry - pointed to the ongoing efforts to iron out the differences.
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