Statement from Indonesia and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation
News story | Date: 08/05/2025 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Arrmanatha Nasir, and State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, met 7 May 2025 for political consultations. They engaged in a candid and constructive dialogue on multilateral issues.
They agreed that a well-functioning multilateral system and a world order built on international law are vital, particularly in the current geopolitical context.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Charter, international law, and the principles and purposes of the UN.
Nasir and Kravik also discussed the UN Secretary General’s UN80 Initiative and welcomed the efforts by the UNSG to ensure that the UN adapts and remains relevant to new circumstances and is fit for purpose.
Norway and Indonesia agreed on the importance to have cross-regional support for an ambitious UN and multilateral system reform.