Saudi Arabia becomes 51st country to sign ASEAN’s TAC

Saudi Arabia becomes 51st country to sign ASEAN’s TAC

• On the sidelines of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Jakarta, Saudi Arabia has officially become the 51st country to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC). The accession signing ceremony took place on July 12, and Indonesian Foreign Minister RetnoMarsudi, on behalf of ASEAN, expressed her appreciation to Saudi Arabia for joining the treaty.

• With the signing of the TAC, Saudi Arabia demonstrates a strong commitment to adhere to the values and principles of ASEAN as embodied in the treaty. The TAC calls for cooperation, collaboration, and upholding international law to promote peace and stability in Southeast Asia and beyond. In the context of current geopolitical dynamics, these values and principles are increasingly vital.

• Prior to Saudi Arabia, Ukraine was the last country to accede to the TAC in 2022. Notably, Papua New Guinea was the first country outside of ASEAN to accede to the TAC in 1989.

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Published date : 18 Jul 2023 05:54PM