Former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will officiate a conference on the state of democracy in Southeast Asia, organised by the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) and the Kofi Annan Foundation.

Susilo, who led Indonesia between 2004 and 2014, will deliver a keynote address on "Democracy in Southeast Asia: Achievements, challenges, prospects", which is also the title of the conference.

Former Prime Minister of Belgium and current head of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) Yves Leterme will also be making opening remarks.

Surin Pitsuwan, former Thai foreign minister and former Asean secretary-general, will close the conference...