President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the 48th National Congress (Muktamar) of Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah in 2022, on Saturday (11/19) morning. During the congress held in Manahan Stadium, Surakarta city (also known as Solo city), President Jokowi stated that he was happy to meet the congress participants. “I am so grateful, I am so happy, and […]

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi have played vital roles in the organization of the Indonesian Presidency’s G20 events for the past year with the former in charge of the finance track and the latter in charge of the sherpa track. The two ministers shared a hug after President Joko “Jokowi” […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and entourage departed for Indonesia Friday (11/18) evening after attending the APEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Wissanu Krea-ngam and his spouse and the Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand Rachmat Budiman and spouse saw President Jokowi off at the airport. During his visit to Thailand, the President attended […]

First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo Friday (11/18) in Bangkok, Thailand, attended a Spouse Program of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. The First Lady arrived at the Royal Thai Art Museum at around 09.00 local time, and was greeted by spouse of Thai Prime Minister Naraporn Chan-o-Cha. Upon arrival, the First Lady then […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, Friday (11/18). During the meeting, the President raised three main concerns namely trade cooperation, investment, and protection for Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong. “I […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (11/18) encouraged APEC leaders to prioritize two sectors that can speed up global economy recovery. “First, we must develop more resilient supply chain. Food and energy supply chains must be maintained and we must support alternative sources, new routes, and logistics hubs by new investments,” President Jokowi said at the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on the Economic Leaders of APEC to strengthen concrete partnership to address global crises, such as food, energy, and environmental crises as well as to face the threat of recession. The statement was delivered by the President during APEC Leaders’ intervention in Session I, held at the Queen Sirikit National […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern at Kimpton Maa-Lai Hotel, Bangkok, on Friday (11/18). In his introductory remarks, President Jokowi expressed his hope that the cooperation spirit of G20 can continue to live on in this year’s APEC Summit. “APEC should be part of the […]

On the second day of his working visit to Bangkok, Thailand, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (11/18) is set to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Starting the day, President Jokowi is scheduled to hold a bilateral talk with Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Hotel, Bangkok, and […]