Jakarta, May 16 -- Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ASEAN cooperation on food and energy security amid geopolitical tensions that continue disrupting global supply chains and commodity prices.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said rising geopolitical uncertainty had affected global supplies of energy, fertilizer and food commodities.

"Indonesia encourages an integrated approach to food and energy issues, including fertilizer, logistics and price stability," Mulachela told ANTARA on Saturday.

He said Indonesia continued promoting stronger regional food security through ASEAN platforms, including the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry meeting.

According to Mulachela, ASEAN members need t...