President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stated that ASEAN has great capital to become the epicentrum of growth. However, to realize it, the President emphasized the importance of ASEAN countries to work together more cohesively and agilely. President Jokowi made the statement when opening the Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit at the Jakarta Convention Center […]

In response to doubts on whether the ASEAN ship is still able to keep going amid differences, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has underscored that the unity of ASEAN countries is still maintained to this day. “Indeed, lately I often hear public questions related to ASEAN, whether ASEAN will be divided and cannot be united or […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (09/05) officially opened the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Jakarta. On that occasion, the President welcomed the leaders of ASEAN member states and other invited guests. “Welcome to Jakarta, welcome to the 43rd ASEAN Summit. The people of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo welcomed the arrival of the leaders of ASEAN countries who will attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit, at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Tuesday (09/05). The President, accompanied by First Lady Iriana Jokowi, was seen welcoming, shaking hands, and taking pictures with ASEAN leaders and their spouses at the main lobby […]

Amid complex and increasingly challenging global situation, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin called on stakeholders in ASEAN region to strengthen collaboration in producing solutions to crucial issues, including climate change, economic fluctuations, and social change that will affect ASEAN countries and the region. “Regarding climate issue, it has exacerbated the threat of food security. I invite […]

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Monday (09/04) in Jakarta, signed an inter-secretariat memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Ocean Rim (IORA) and the Pacific Islands Forum. The signing of the MoU which was held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Conference was  aimed at strengthening concrete cooperation among secretariats in several […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Monday (09/04), held a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. One of the issues discussed by both leaders was cooperation enhancement in the agricultural sector. “Our strategic cooperation is not only on exports and imports but also food security matters,” Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (09/04) had a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Monday (09/04). During the meeting, the two leaders pushed for the realization of cooperation in maritime affairs and fisheries between Indonesia and Vietnam. “The PM of Vietnam invited the President to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday (09/04). During the meeting, President Jokowi discussed land border settlement and called on Timor-Leste to establish economic zone at the border of both countries. “Bapak President mentioned that land border is expected to be settled […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (09/04) held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Cook Islands, Mark Brown, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. At the meeting, PM Mark Brown extended his appreciation to Indonesia for encouraging ASEAN to have  closer relations with the Pacific region. “The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands congratulated Indonesia […]