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 […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo led the 26th ASEAN-China Summit in Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, on Wednesday (09/06). In his remarks, President Jokowi underscored the importance of trust, in order to realize concrete cooperation with mutual benefits between ASEAN and PRC. “The trust and concrete cooperation can act as positive forces for regional stability and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (09/06) will chair a series of meetings on the second day of the 43rd ASEAN Summit at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta. The President is scheduled to chair a bilateral meeting with the President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, and chair the 26th ASEAN-China Summit attended by the state leaders […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (09/05). During the meeting, Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his appreciation for Indonesia’s leadership in the region as it is deemed quite influential. “Prime Minister Trudeau also said that Indonesia’s leadership in the region is […]

During the Retreat Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Tuesday (05/09), ASEAN leaders agreed to produce a document that had been agreed upon. On the press conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi said that on the Retreat Session, the leaders approved the ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision […]

President of the World Bank Ajay Banga and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva Tuesday (09/05) praised the economic resilience of ASEAN amid the global economic slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts. “The Plenary Session [of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta] began with briefings by the President of the […]

ASEAN leaders expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s chairmanship in ASEAN this year when attending the Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Tuesday (09/05). ASEAN leaders assessed that Indonesia’s chairmanship has produced many achievements despite the difficult global situation. “All leaders appreciate Indonesia’s chairmanship for its many achievements […]

During the opening of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, Indonesia as the host displayed the grandeur of its tropical rainforest in the venue’s lobby where President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana Jokowi welcomed ASEAN leaders and partner countries. Indonesia always has a unique way to welcome its guests in international events. The branding and […]