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The 9 AIPA Caucus is held at timely events. This year, ASEAN commemorates the historic 50
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years of its establishment. AIPA will also be in its four decades of journey this year. As we grow
older, there will be times to look behind to review what we have accomplished in such a short
time. There are also times where we need to re-evaluate our journey towards a better future.

We appreciate all the establishments that we have in AIPA, including the cooperation held
by AIPA and the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) which seek regular
deliberation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in AIPA
Caucus. However, we believe that it is the time to initiate a discussion to review, assess, re-
evaluate the institution of AIPA so that we can better reflects and respond the dynamic
aspiration of ASEAN Citizens. It is within our hope that under this Special Session, we can seek
a preliminary guidance, vision, from the respective delegates on the future of AIPA. It is with
that spirit in mind, we held the initiative for a special session on developing AIPA Capacity.

I am convinced that with wisdom and constructive deliberations, our meeting will be fruitful
and productive. I wish for happiness and enjoyable time during your participation in the
meeting.

To conclude, allow me to declare the 9 AIPA Caucus open.
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Selected Speeches of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia I 199