President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (11/11) emphasized that comprehensive, concrete partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations must continue to be enhanced. “Hotline between UN Secretary-General and ASEAN’s Minister of Foreign Affairs must be established to carry out early detection and quick response to regional potential challenges that can affect the world [and global potential […]

Focusing on the development of partnership between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on economic zones that is more resilient and greener is vital. The statement was made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (11/11) during the 23rd ASEAN-ROK Summit at Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. “The ROK is experienced in developing green, […]

In his introductory remarks at the 25th ASEAN-China Summit at Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh on Friday (11/11), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on ASEAN and China as strategic comprehensive partner to ensure that the current global crisis will not bring any impact on the region. “The first issue we must address is food stability. With […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo conveyed several important points related to the Myanmar issue at the retreat session of the 41st ASEAN Summit at the Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Friday (11/11). During the meeting, the participants specifically discussed the implementation of the 5-point consensus (5PC) on Myanmar. “First, the implementation of the 5PC remains the main […]

In a bid to tackle two challenges, namely to navigate externally intense major power rivalry and to ensure that ASEAN remains relevant and complies with the ASEAN charter, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo underscored the importance of maintaining ASEAN unity and centrality. “I do not expect the unity and centrality of ASEAN to be just an […]

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian inaugurated three new provinces in Papua, namely South Papua province, Central Papua province, and Papua Mountains province, Friday (11/11). The inauguration was held at the Office of Ministry of Home Affairs in Jakarta. “Today, Friday, November 11, 2022, in Jakarta, I, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, Minister of Home Affairs, on […]

President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo Friday (11/11) attended the opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, at Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Upon arrival at Sokha Hotel at around 7.50 a.m. Western Indonesian Time, President Jokowi and the First Lady were welcomed by Prime Minister of […]

On the third day of his working visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (11/11) is slated to attend the opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits, visit a photo exhibition, and attend the launch of the book “Cambodia’s Contribution to ASEAN”. Afterwards, the President is also scheduled to attend […]

On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with his Singaporean counterpart Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong at the Sofitel Hotel, Phnom Penh, Thursday (11/10). Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi stated that several matters were discussed by both leaders such as matters regarding the G20, […]

The ratification of the 2022-2026 Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Blueprint is the first step that must be continuously monitored in order to achieve the vision of IMT-GT in 2036, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “Throughout 2014-2021, the GDP of IMT-GT rose by 39 percent even during the pandemic. Moving forward, this commitment must be […]