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Caucus are to seek the harmonization of laws among Member Parliaments as well as to pursue
a common initiatives or regional mechanisms that allow us to strengthen the recent and future
maritime cooperation. The land divides but the sea unites us.

As maritime issue is essential to boost economic development through our vital maritime trade
route, we believe that stability and security are strong foundation for the creation of economic
development and promotion of equal access to welfare.

We have seen remarkable journey of democratic reform in each ASEAN Member State. But
challenges remain. ASEAN and each of its members are being confronted with many social and
cultural challenges. If we fail to manage the complexity of such challenges, they may lead to the
occurrence of conflicts.

ASEAN also aware that the regional tensions, disputes, and conflicts issues may undermine the
development of the community. In this context, we are hoping that the Caucus can be part of
solution by providing the avenue for initiatives and legislation sharing in our efforts to promote
peaceful means to conflict resolution.

198 I Selected Speeches of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia