Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is one of the mainstays promoted by Indonesia’s chairmanship in order to realize the ASEAN’s vision as the epicentrum of growth, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. “It is a master plan set during Indonesia’s chairmanship that includes a comprehensive agreement on digitalization covering digital talent, digital […]

Upon arrival at the palace, President Yoon Suk Yeol and Mrs. Kim Keon Hee headed to the ceremonial podium to listen to the national anthems of both countries accompanied by the music corps of the Presidential Security Details (Paspampres). Afterwards, both leaders introduced the delegates from each country who attended the ceremony. In addition, President […]

The Government Friday (09/08) announced that Indonesia has identified cooperation projects of USD32 billion or approximately Rp490.59 trillion through business matching carried out during the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF). In addition to hosting the AIPF as the flagship event of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, Indonesia also seeks cooperation for projects from other countries with a total […]

Indonesia and Japan have agreed to raise the partnership status of the two countries to strategic comprehensive, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “I am pleased that Indonesia and Japan have agreed to raise their partnership status to comprehensive strategic,” he said during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida at Jakarta […]

Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship has produced concrete results as part of the measures to maintain peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has stated. “Thank God, the 43rd ASEAN Summit and other Summits have run smoothly. In the midst of challenging situation, Indonesia’s Chairmanship has produced concrete results as part of the […]

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has appealed to ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners to make Indo-Pacific “a theater of peace and inclusivity”. “It is a key foundation that will usher in ASEAN to a better future  for the people and the world. It is the essence built by Indonesia’s Chairmanship, which is to make […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed hope that Australia will become a bridge for enhancing ASEAN’s relations with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). “I hope that Australia can become a bridge for enhancing collaboration between ASEAN and the PIF,” the President said during the bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese amidst the 43rd […]

During the closing ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (09/07) at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, officially handed over the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship to Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone, marking the end of Indonesia’s ASEAN chairmanship. “I officially close the 43rd ASEAN Summit […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo invited ASEAN and the United Nations to strengthen cooperation for the sake of the people of the world. President Jokowi made the statement while chairing the 13th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit, at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Thursday (09/07). “The ASEAN and UN charter preambles both begin with ‘We, the peoples’, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has emphasized that Australia is not only a neighboring country, but also a strategic comprehensive partner for ASEAN and connects ASEAN with the Indo-Pacific region. To that end, President Jokowi has appealed to Australia to join ASEAN in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and to make it an […]