Jakarta, April 19 -- Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair underscored the importance of maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

"We must ensure a peaceful Indo-Pacific region," Hartarto said in a meeting with Blair in Jakarta on Friday.

He said that the Indo-Pacific becomes an attractive destination for investment by keeping conflicts away from the region.

Given its strategic position, Indonesia should optimize its role in maintaining regional peace, Hartarto emphasized.

He added that the Tony Blair Institute is prepared to assist Indonesia in maintaining peace in the region.

During the meeting, Hartarto and...