Jakarta, April 22 -- Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Indonesia is considering a US proposal on overflight access to its airspace, emphasizing that such a request requires further discussions.

"Regarding overflight access, this is indeed an intention conveyed by the United States. It must go through a discussion process and mechanism, including the specific mechanisms and so on by Indonesia," Sugiono said after a press conference at the Presidential Staff Office in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He confirmed that such discussions would consider sovereignty and national interests, which are a priority, given the government's obligation to protect the country.

However, he noted that Indonesia-with its independent and active foreign policy-mig...