Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- Indonesia brought the Bandung Spirit to discussions at the United Nations General Assembly on Africa's sustainable development, emphasizing practical cooperation to strengthen economic sovereignty and improve human resource quality.

The message was delivered by Indonesia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Umar Hadi, at the 18th plenary meeting of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

"Indonesia stands with Africa as a partner, based on solidarity and mutual respect," Hadi said in a statement received on Wednesday.

The meeting discussed progress in sustainable development in Africa and international support for the continent, as countries transition from the New Partnership for Africa's Development to the A...