Source: Global Network
[ Global Network Report] Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported that the rotating chairmanship of the G20 (G20) in Indonesia, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the rotating chairmanship of Cambodia and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization (APEC) in the rotating chairmanship of Thailand issued a joint statement on May 4, expressing that all member states will be invited to participate in the organization summit. NHK interpreted that there are differences among the member states of the above-mentioned organization regarding whether to invite Russia, the joint statement aims to counter some countries that put pressure on the rotating presidency.
NHK: G20, APEC and ASEAN have issued a joint statement to invite Russia to attend the meeting
Indonesian , Cambodia and Thailand. The websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Three Kingdoms issued the same joint statement of the three countries on May 4. The joint statement stated that the three countries are honored to host three important leaders' meetings in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year, namely the ASEAN related summit from November 11 to 13, the G20 summit from November 15 to 16, and the APEC leaders' informal meeting from November 18 to 19, 2022. The joint statement of
also stated that the three organizations, G20, ASEAN and APEC, have common points, that is, to provide a unique opportunity for all member states or economies to jointly promote global and regional agendas and efforts, so that peaceful, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive development can benefit peoples of all countries. In addition to introducing the themes of the relevant meetings, the joint statement also stated that as the rotating presidency of these important meetings, it is determined to work with all partners and stakeholders to ensure the spirit of cooperation, etc.
Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website released a joint statement on Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand on May 4
Since Russia is a member of the G20 and APEC, NHK specifically mentioned that this joint statement is a statement that it will invite all member states, including Russia, and stakeholders to participate in the summit of their respective organizations.
NHK also mentioned that after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, in the G20, member states had differences on whether to invite Russia to attend the summit, which made Indonesia, the rotating president, dilemma. In this case, the three countries issued a joint statement aimed at confronting some countries that pressured them and called for constructive dialogue.
Recently, the West led by the United States tried to "isolate Russia" internationally. Regarding G20, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau told the media on March 31 that he did not want to meet Russian President Putin at the G20 summit held this year. The statements of US President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Morrison are more straightforward, and they directly stated that Putin should be banned from participating in the G20 summit, and even kicked Russia out of the G20 directly. In response to pressure from the United States and the West, Indonesia said it has invited all member states to attend the summit, including Russia.
Bloomberg reported on April 25 that "the United States is frustrated by Jakarta 's refusal to withdraw the invitation sent to Putin." However, the report also said that after asking this year's 17th G20 leader's summit to rule out Russia's failure, the United States will focus on asking Indonesia to invite Ukrainian President Zelensky to attend the G20 summit held in November.
On April 29th local time, Indonesian President Joko said that Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky have been invited to attend the G20 summit to be held in Indonesia in November this year. Russian Satellite News Agency reported on the same day that Russian President's press secretary Peskov said that Russia will prepare for the G20 summit, but it is too early to talk about how to attend. "Putin wishes Indonesia, the rotating presidency of the G20 summit, to succeed, and Russia will also prepare for the G20 summit ," Peskov said.
