ERIA School of Government Marks 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement

About the Commemoration Event

The ERIA School of Government is committed to preserving and reflecting on Southeast Asia’s institutional memory. With the20th Anniversary Commemoration of the Aceh Peace Agreement, the School honoured one of the region’s most enduring achievements in conflict resolution.

The event brought together leaders, policymakers, scholars, and peace practitioners to reflect on the lessons of Aceh, ensuring its legacy continues to inspire approaches to peacebuilding across the region. The commemoration underscored not only the success of the peace process but also the governance model behind it – demonstrating how visionary leadership, inclusive decision-making, and multi-stakeholder cooperation can transform conflict into lasting peace.

Through this milestone event, the School of Government reaffirmed its mission to nurture future leaders by capturing lived experiences, fostering dialogue on governance and leadership, and amplifying Southeast Asia’s contributions to peace and stability. The Aceh commemoration stands as a testament to the region’s ongoing pursuit of peaceful and inclusive development.

Highlight Video

H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Speech on the 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement

H.E. Teungku Malik Mahmud Al Haythar's Speech on 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement

H.E. Jusuf Kalla's Speech on Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement

Hamid Awaluddin's Speech on Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement

Day 1 - 13 August 2025

Welcome Remarks
Nobuhiro Aizawa Dean ERIA School of Government
Tetsuya Watanabe President of ERIA
Keynote Speech
H.E. Jusuf Kalla The 10^thand 12^thVice President of the Republic of Indonesia
Reflections from the Negotiation Team Lead Prof. Hamid Awaluddin Former Minister of Law and Human Rights 2004-2007
Keynote Speech
H.E. Teungku Malik Mahmud Al Haythar Wali Nanggroe Aceh
Reflections from BRR Aceh-Nias Teuku Kamaruzzaman Former Vice Chairman BRR

Day 2 - 14 August 2025

Welcome Remarks
Nobuhiro Aizawa Dean ERIA School of Government
Reflection from the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM)
General Nipat Thonglek Former Deputy Head AMM (Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand)
Reflections from BRR Aceh-Nias Lt. Gen Bambang Darmono Former assistants for operation of TNI Indonesia Chief Representative of AMM
William Sabandar Director BRR Aceh-Nias Head ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force Operation Post Cyclone Nargis
Reflection from CSO Mr Dadang Trisasongko Former Program Director YLBHI
Dr Ahmad Humam Hamid Professor Syiah Kuala University Board of Directors BRR

Reflections from the Academic
Dr. Yuhki Tajima Associate Professor Rector of Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific
Dr. Onanong Thippimol Assistant Professor Faculty of Liberal Arts Thammasat University
Him Raksmey Executive Director Cambodian Center for Regional Studies
Dr. Rizal Sukma Senior Fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Reflections From Journalists/Writers
Arif Zulkifli CEO PT Tempo Inti Media
Murizal Hamzah Journalist/Book Author on Aceh conflict 1995-2005

Day 3 - 15 August 2025

Welcome Remarks
Nobuhiro Aizawa Dean ERIA School of Government
Tetsuya Watanabe President of ERIA
Reflections on the Diplomatic efforts
H.E. Hassan Wirajuda Former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia
H.E. I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja Executive Director of ASEAN-IPR
Reflection from the Indonesia Military Arms forces
Gen. Endriartono Sutarto Former Chief Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces
Commemorating Keynote Speech H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono The 6^th President of the Republic of Indonesia