Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- The United Nations asked Indonesia to work together to renew multilateralism and address various global challenges, UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia Gita Sabharwal said on Tuesday.

"Our task is to renew multilateralism for the world that is emerging," Sabharwal said in a speech marking UN Day in Jakarta.

The visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Jakarta last week and met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto carried a clear message of recognition of Indonesia's steadfast commitment to multilateralism and its growing role in shaping our common future, she said.

Indonesia's leadership was reflected in its diplomacy, commitment to peace and UN peacekeeping, and efforts on climate change and sustainable ...