First Lady Ibu Iriana Jokowi hosted a series of activities for spouses of ASEAN leaders and partners at the Archipelago Park of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Jakarta, Wednesday (09/06). “I hope that everyone will enjoy the activities that I will host in Jakarta,” she said. Several cultural performances have been prepared to be showcased […]

First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo Wednesday (09/06) welcomed the spouses of the ASEAN leaders and partners at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Archipelago—an Indonesian themed amusement park which was located in eastern part of Jakarta—during the Spouse Program. Among the first to arrive were Mrs. Vandala Siphandone from Laos, Mrs. Yuko Kishida from Japan, Mrs. […]

ASEAN and Japan Wednesday (09/06) have officially agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership. This agreement was adopted at the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta. “During the Summit, the two leaders officially agreed to form a comprehensive strategic partnership as outlined in the Joint Statement on the Establishment of the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held the 24th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Summit, at Cendrawasih Room 3, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Wednesday (09/06). Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi explained that the meeting discussed a number of collaborations, especially in the new or emerging economy sectors such as financial technology (fintech), digital economy, and […]

Following an agreement to become strategic partners, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed hope for ASEAN-Canada’s partnership to bring greater benefits for the people in the region. “On this day, the ASEAN-Canada’s partnership has entered a new phase as strategic partners. Welcome to ASEAN’s big family, PM Trudeau. Hopefully, our cooperation will bring greater benefits to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on the United States to jointly build a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region through tangible and inclusive cooperation. The President made the statement in his remarks during the 11th ASEAN-US Summit at Cendrawasih Room 3, the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Wednesday (09/06). “ASEAN has agreed to persist in […]

On the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit meeting series, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is slated to host a gala dinner at Hutan Kota in Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) sports complex, Jakarta on Wednesday (09/06), bringing together leaders of ASEAN member states, partner states, and international organizations. Arnold Poernomo, a celebrity chef preparing dishes for […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Wednesday (06/09) chaired the 26th ASEAN Pluss Three (APT) Summit held at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Jakarta. This meeting was attended by ASEAN state leaders, Premier of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida. “I […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit, at Jakarta Convention Centre, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (09/06). During the meeting, President Jokowi called on Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida to contribute more in funding infrastructure development in ASEAN, especially in green connectivity and infrastructure sectors. “ASEAN needs investment in infrastructure amounting to USD184 billion […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo extended his appreciation for the support of the Republic of Korea in the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF). “Let me express my appreciation for the support [of the Republic of Korea] for the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum. This is a concrete manifestation of inclusive cooperation to maintain stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” the […]