On 23 June 2026, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya, Secretary-General of AIPA, participated as a panellist in the 2026 Aus4ASEAN Alumni Dialogue, in the session titled “ASEAN and Its Regional Architecture: Why It Matters?”, held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta.

The session explored the role of ASEAN-led mechanisms in promoting dialogue, cooperation, and regional stability, while highlighting the importance of ASEAN Centrality and sustained multilateral cooperation in addressing evolving regional and global challenges.

During the session, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya highlighted the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) as a foundation for regional dialogue and cooperation, while reaffirming AIPA’s commitment to supporting ASEAN Community-building through parliamentary diplomacy.

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