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 […]

The 26th ASEAN-China Summit that was held on Wednesday (09/06) successfully generated some cooperation agreements in various sectors contained in six documents; two of which will be adopted and six will be kept as records. Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi mentioned that the two documents to be adopted are the ASEAN-China Joint Statement on […]

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 […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (09/06) held a bilateral meeting with the President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, in Kakatua Room, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta. At the meeting, President Jokowi urged to strengthen the concrete cooperation between Indonesia and Bangladesh. “Bangladesh is a good friend of Indonesia. Thus, we need to strengthen this bond […]