On behalf of Indonesian Government, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) congratulated President Htin Kyaw who has been elected as the new President of Myanmar. As President Htin Kyaw has been elected, we hope that the cooperation between Indonesia and Myanmar can be improved, particularly in the sectors of economy, trade, and democratisation, President Jokowi said it […]
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Indonesia was one of developing countries that showed the best performance during 2015. This success is the result of good economic management as well as timely reforms, in particular for fuel oil subsidy. The result of IMFs assesment over Indonesia that is reported in Article IV Consultation and published […]
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo hasstated that smuggling in Indonesian archipelago is a big problem. Therefore, in a limited meeting discussing the problem, the Government has agreed to prevent the practice of smugglings by improving cross-sectoral cooperation involving Customs and Excise (Bea Cukai), Indonesian National Police (Polri), Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), Maritime Security Board (Bakamla), […]
Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, peace be upon us all, This afternoon, our meeting will discuss smuggling. I think, all of us must be aware that our country is an archipelagic country. Indonesia has 17,000 islands from Sabang to Merauke that are vulnerable to smuggling, such as agricultural products, industrial goods, […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi gave an explanation about the inauguration of Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in Ramallah, Palestine, that must take place in Amman, Jordan. Mission accomplished, its done. Its done, regardless any efforts of Israel not to allow me to enter Ramallah, the inaugration of our Honorary Consulate could still be conducted […]
Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirahmanirrahim, Today I have chaired the Extraordinary OIC Summit on Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as a response from Indonesia to Palestines request. The topic of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif is very important to Indonesia because this Summit is a reflection of Indonesias commitment to support the independence of Palestine. Palestine is the […]
Unofficial English Translation Excellencies and Distinguished Delegates, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Over the past two days, I have witnessed the full support and solidarity of the Islamic world towards Palestine. I am pleased that the Leaders of the Islamic world agreed to strengthen the unity in supports of the struggle of Palestinian people.
Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the OIC,
Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good afternoon, May prosperity be upon us all, Coordinating Minister, Ministers, Regional Millitary Commander, Regional Chief Police, Acting Governor, and all Regents who are here among us today,
Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, I would like to encourage state-owned enterprises to take a bigger role as a locomotive of the national economy.
