In order to reduce the waiting period of hajj pilgrim for Indonesian Muslims, the Indonesian Government requested extra hajj pilgrims quota to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as proposed to utilize the unused quota of our neighbouring countries, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo stated after inspecting a fish auction place, located […]

The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte said that the relationship of Indonesia and the Philippines has been established for quite long and it is very valuable. “Indonesia is more than a partner. Indonesia is the Philippines’ brother. Please be sure that the Philippines really supports the efforts to develop this relationship. We are waiting […]

After working visit to China and Laos, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo accompanied by Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Friday (9/9) led a Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace, Jakarta. In his remarks, President Jokowi said that during the meeting with Heads of States/Heads of Governments in the G-20 Summit in Hangzhou China and in […]

The ASEAN plus Three (APT) is the main key to peace and stability in the region because ASEAN countries, along with China, South Korea and Japan greatly determine peace and stability in the region, saidPresident Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodoin 19thASEAN plus Three (APT) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Wednesday (7/9). In the meantime, Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

This year is the first year of the implementation of ASEAN Economic Community and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Therefore, a partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) needs to be established, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo stated  in his speech before the ASEAN-United Nations Summit on Wednesday (7/9), at the National Convention Center, […]

President Joko Widodo invited Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull to make ASEAN and Australia regions resilient. This invitation was delivered by the President at ASEAN-Australia Summit, in National Convention Center (NCC), Vientiane, Laos, Wednesday (7/9) afternoon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, quoting the statement of the President, told the journalists that in order […]

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has urged North Korea to respect the United Nations Security Resolution on Denuclearization. The President also called on all sides to restrain themselves from taking any provocative actions.  The statement was made at the 18th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Summit on Wednesday (7/9), in Vientiane, Laos. On that occasion, President Jokowi […]

After attending the Retreat of the 29th ASEAN Summit and the 19th ASEAN – China Summit, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Wednesday (7/9) attended the 19th ASEAN – Japan Summit held at the National Convention Center (NCC), Vientiane, Laos. In his remarks at the Summit, President Jokowi hopes that ASEAN – Japan relations that have […]

Commemorating 25 years of ASEAN-China cooperation, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that China is ASEAN’s main partner on trade. China-ASEAN trade reaches US$346.6 billion, while Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flowing from China to ASEAN is placed fourth in ASEAN or around US$8.2 billion. According to Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, President Jokowi reminded all […]

President Joko Widodo attended a retreat or a closed meeting with other ASEAN leaders at the second day of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits at National Convention Center (NCC), Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday (7/9) morning. On that occasion, the President explained about the challenges in ASEAN region. “The President also said that we must […]