Jakarta, June 20 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, called for expediting efforts to ensure that no child is left behind in education at the ASEAN Education Ministers' Roundtable in Langkawi, Malaysia.

In a written statement issued in Jakarta on Friday, Minister Mu'ti welcomed the joint initiative by ASEAN education ministers to tackle the challenge of out-of-school children across the region.

He reaffirmed Indonesia's strong commitment to ensuring the right to education of all citizens, which is enshrined in its Constitution and aligns with global and regional frameworks, including the 2012 ASEAN Human Rights Declaration.

"This global situation is a powerful call to action. Within ASEAN, it marks a turning po...