Seoul: Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi conveyed that democracy and technology must be able to be forces for good. This was stated at the Ministerial Level Meeting at the 3rd Democracy Summit in Seoul, South Korea March 18, 2024.
In her opening remarks, the Minister Retno stated that democracy faces many challenges. She invited all countries to make democracy better and deliver more benefits to the people.
"We all have a responsibility to prevent failed democracies," said Minister Retno, as quoted from Ministry of Foreign website Kemlu.go.id, Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Minister Retno emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should strengthen democracy, not pose a threat to it. Therefore, Foreign Minister Retno offered three important steps to ensure this goal:
First, promoting a democratic global digital governance. "The path to global digital governance must be free, open, secure, unfragmented, and inclusive," she said.
Transformative technologies, such as AI, must be navigated by and for the interests of many people. Indonesia has introduced regulations on AI ethics, both at the national level and within the ASEAN framework.
Second, closing the global digital divide. Technologies like AI must be treated as global public goods, so that countries can access digital resources easily, fairly, and equitably.
The voice of developing countries must become an essential part in the ensemble of global digital development. In this regard, Minister Retno conveyed that Indonesia actively participates in negotiations for the Global Digital Compact and other avenues in the United Nations and other international forums.
Third, ensuring collective risk mitigation. "AI can be a double-edged sword," said Minister Retno.
While AI is a tool for democracy, on the other hand, it can also be used as a tool for manipulation and disinformation. Therefore, digital literacy and innovation against fake-manipulated news and misuses of AI as well as countering to cyber-attacks.
During the meeting, the RI Foreign Minister also highlighted the worsening situation in Gaza even during the holy month of Ramadhan and emphasized the importance of support for unhindered humanitarian assistance and called for ceasefire in Gaza.
The Summit for Democracy (SFD) is an international dialogue mechanism to promote democracy. The third SFD meeting was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, with the theme "Digital Technology/AI and Democracy." The conference was opened by President of the Republic of Korea, Yun Suk Yeol, and attended by representatives from 28 countries.
During the visit, Minister Retno also held bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Cho Tae-yul, discussing various bilateral issues, in particular the protection of Indonesian nationals.
Retno also took the opportunity to have iftar with the Muslim community at Seoul Central Mosque, Itaewon, Seoul. On that occasion, Minister Retno was welcomed by Imam Masjid Seoul, A. Rahman Lee and representatives from the Korea Muslim Federation (KMF).
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