ASEAN and Japan will continue the commitment to maintain peace through inclusive collaboration, respect for international law, and strengthening ASEAN centrality, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The ASEAN leaders also expressed appreciation for Japan’s full support for the implementation and prioritization of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and welcomed the plan to conduct […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Sunday (12/17), chaired the fourth session of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, with the theme “Partners for Co-creation of Economy and Society of the Future”. On the Summit, President Jokowi outlined several priorities for ASEAN-Japan economic partnership. One […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for measures to boost collaboration between ASEAN and Japan in the face of the transformation of the Industrial Revolution 5.0. “For the past 50 years, ASEAN-Japan have joined ranks to strengthen partnerships and unite the people through scholarship programs and youth and cultural exchanges. However, the challenges ahead will […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo emphasized the importance of stability and peace to encourage ASEAN as a center for economic growth. The statement was made by the President on the second session of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation adopting a theme “Partners for Peace and Stability & […]

Indonesia has invited ASEAN-Japan to implement strategic comprehensive partnership as a step to strengthen relations amidst current global uncertainties. According to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, 50 years of ASEAN-Japan partnership has brought many achievements in maintaining stability and peace, creating tight-knit communities, and growing the regional economy. “Thus, concrete cooperation that is mutually beneficial and […]

As part of the working visit in Japan, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (12/17) attended the 50th    Year Commemorative Summit of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation at The Okura Hotel. Upon arrival at the venue, the President was greeted by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and joined a joint photo session of ASEAN leaders. During the photo […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Fumio Kishida, Saturday (12/16), at the Japanese PM’s Office in Tokyo. During the meeting, President Jokowi and PM Kishida discussed cooperation between the two countries in various fields, one of which is related to Indonesia-Japan cooperation in the construction of Jakarta’s Mass […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo kicked off working visit to Japan on Saturday (12/16). President Jokowi and his limited entourage took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta at around 06.00 Western Indonesian Time and arrived in Haneda Internasional Airport, Tokyo at 15.00 local time.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/15) inspected the construction of Jakarta Mass Rapid Transportation (MRT) Phase 2A at Monas MRT station in Central Jakarta. “The construction [progress] of phase 2A from Bundaran HI station to Kota Tua station—from the planned construction target of 27 percent—has now reached 28.4 percent, exceeding the set target,” President Jokowi […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged members of the Association of Indonesian Municipal Governments (Apeksi) to develop grand design to address population growth in urban areas. “Urban design, grand plan and grand strategy must be prepared now. All cities must prepare their grand plan,” the President said at the opening of the Extraordinary National Conference […]