Jakarta, Oct. 30 -- Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli stressed the importance of social dialogue, cross-border social protection, and lifelong learning in facing manpower challenges in Southeast Asia.

Yassierli mentioned in a statement received here on Friday that the three elements are an important part of efforts to protect workers' rights amid global economic turmoil.

According to him, global economic turmoil demands cooperation among parties and countries to build shared capacity to face economic change.

"We cannot face global economic turbulence alone. We need to work together to build our shared capacity. The Indonesian government will always be ready to be an open and supportive partner in dialogue with the trade union mov...