Indonesia Threatens Export Halts to Asean Partners as Minister Warns Against Disrespect at Gas Facility Launch
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Oct 24
Indonesia Threatens Export Halts to Asean Partners as Minister Warns Against Disrespect at Gas Facility Launch
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Oct 24
Summary
Bahlil Lahadalia said on Thursday Indonesia would consider halting exports to countries that seek its help but fail to respect Jakarta’s interests on other issues.
The warning came at the launch of a gas facility, where the coordinating minister for downstreaming and energy transition framed any cutoff as a response to perceived diplomatic disrespect rather than a supply problem.
Asean observers said the threat fits a broader push toward resource sovereignty, using commodity leverage to strengthen Indonesia’s position in regional dealings.
Those analysts also said the rhetoric is unlikely to derail wider Asean cooperation frameworks, suggesting the warning is more political pressure than an imminent trade rupture.