Jakarta: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

According to Qatar News Agency, ASEAN stated in a press statement today that it commends the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the United States for their collaborative efforts in facilitating the mediation of this much-awaited agreement.

The joint mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar, in cooperation with Egypt and the US, succeeded in reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. This agreement came into effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, ending the conflict initiated by the Israeli occupation army on the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023.