Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- The UK on February 25 reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its Dialogue Partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in the region.

Speaking at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the UK's Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN at the Wisma Habibie & Ainun historical landmark in Jakarta, the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra said the milestone reflects mutual trust and a shared commitment to a stable and prosperous region.

Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, partnerships based on respect and shared interests are increasingly important, she said, reaffirming the UK's support for ASEAN centrality and its desire to ex...