Prior to the closing ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen handed over a hammer to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as a symbolic handover of ASEAN presidency from Cambodia to Indonesia. “Indonesia is honored to be the Chair of ASEAN in 2023. The chairmanship of Indonesia […]

During the 17th East Asia Summit at the Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (11/13) called on ASEAN to maintain stability and peace in the Southeast Asian region since it has been striving to carry out the duty for the past five decades. “It is incumbent upon member states of the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Sunday (11/13) talked on three main points for ASEAN to face the challenges of regional economic crisis. “Although the average economic growth projection still recorded positive growth, but in the future, the challenges of regional economy will be even tougher amid the threat of recession. Thus, I would like to focus […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Saturday (11/12) encouraged to develop partnership between ASEAN and Canada to be a strategic partnership by establishing more concrete cooperations. “The Indo-Pacific partnership can be a kick-off project between ASEAN and Canada,” the President said during the ASEAN-Canada Commemorative Summit at Sokha hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. President Jokowi further said […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed hope that the ASEAN-US Strategic Comprehensive Partnership recently launched at the ASEAN-US Summit in Cambodia becomes part of the solution to address the daunting challenges posed by the current global situation. “This partnership is launched when the world is coping with extraordinary challenges. I would like to read the summary […]

On the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Saturday (11/12) held a talk with Executive Chairperson of World Economic Forum (WEF) Professor Klaus Schwab at Sokkha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. During the meeting, President Jokowi discussed the current global economic condition in the midst of a […]

On the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Saturday (11/12) held a bilateral talk with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at Sokkha Hotel, Phnom Penh. President Jokowi expressed appreciation to the Secretary-General for confirming his attendance at the G20 Summit in Bali. “I also want to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Saturday (12/11) held a meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit at the Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On that occasion, the President invited the European Union to constantly enhance cooperation with Indonesia and ASEAN. “The world condition is not improving. We […]

Australia and ASEAN play an important role in building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region since Australia was the first dialogue partner that established a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “ASEAN and Australia also share common concern on the importance of international law. I call on Australia to […]

Nearing the 30th year of ASEAN-India partnership, Indonesia urges that ASEAN-India partnership can be focused on cooperation in healthcare and food sectors, as well as making Indo-Pacific a stable, peaceful, and prosperous region. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo made the statement at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit at Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh, Saturday (11/12) attended by […]