The leaders of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye, and Australia (MIKTA) met on the sidelines of the Bali G20 Summit hosted by Indonesia, on Tuesday.

“This year marks the first decennial of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting hosted by Mexico in February 2012 in Los Cabos, where the idea of MIKTA was first discussed as a cross-regional and flexible consultative platform among five democracies that benefit from open economies with significant global and regional influences,” said the joint statement. “At this time of unparalleled multidimensional crises, MIKTA countries remain committed to international peace, stability, and prosperity. While addressing the unprecedented global economic and security challenges we face, we are encouraged by our shared values and similarities, which involve, first and foremost, democracy and the respect for international law, multilateralism, and international cooperation.”

The statement noted that “as resolute advocates for enhanced global governance and determined to play a bridging role between developed and developing nations, MIKTA will continue to play a constructive role on the global stage and contribute to efforts to build consensus on issues that affect all”.

The MIKTA thanked Türkiye for its chairing of MIKTA this year, congratulated Indonesia on its successful G20 Presidency, and thanked President Widodo for his hospitality in Bali.

“We will continue our close cooperation and work towards further achievements under Indonesia’s MIKTA Chairmanship in 2023,” the statement concluded.

MIKTA is an informal middle power partnership between Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey, and Australia. It is led by the Foreign Ministers.

It was set up in 2013 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City and aims to support effective global governance.

The group's diverse membership – in terms of culture, socio-economic structure, and geography – lends it a unique perspective. It is a cross-regional, values-based partnership with several key commonalities. Importantly, all member states are G20 economies with similar GDP and an interest in ensuring global governance systems work for all states regardless of size and influence. These similarities provide a strong foundation for mutual cooperation.

Furthermore, the diversity within the partnership allows the members to share their knowledge and perspectives resulting from varied experiences. (ILKHA)