Indonesia, as the coordinator country, continues to accelerate conclusion to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations. RCEP negotiations will integrate 10 ASEAN countries with six partner countries (India, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand) in a free trade scheme.

The rise of protectionist and anti-globalization sentiments due to unstable global economic conditions could damage multilateral trading system, disrupt regional and national economic growth, and cause exchange rate fluctuations. This statement was enunciated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the 21st ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit at the Suntec Convention Center, Singapore, Thursday (15/11). He […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe discussed Indonesia-Japan economic cooperation in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit at Suntec Convention Center, Singapore, Thursday (11/15). Indonesia and Japan have cooperated in various infrastructure projects for many years. Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) namely Moda Raya Terpadu is […]

ASEAN and India should promote maritime cooperation to achieve the maritime security, to boost economic growth as well as to strengthen peace and stability in the region, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “ASEAN, including Indonesia, and India have shared common views on maritime cooperation through several efforts, namely strengthening investment and trade, maintaining sustainability […]

On the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Summit, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (11/14) held a bilateral talk with United States Vice President Mike Pence. The two leaders discussed cooperation between the two countries in three sectors, including in building a pluralistic society, in economic field, and in maintaining peace and security in the region.

A constructive cooperation among the countries in the Indian Pacific Region is important in facing global uncertainties and challenges, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said at the ASEAN-China Summit on Wednesday (14/11) in Singapore. On that occasion, the President invited ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China to collaborate under the Indo-Pacific concept.

Indonesia and Chile have agreed to increase cooperation on trade and maritime affairs. In the trade sector, Chile is Indonesia’s 3rd largest trading partner in South America region. “Last year our trade increased by 22% and reached USD278 million. This figure is still very small compared to the potential of the two countries,” President Joko […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on increased economic cooperation on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Summit, at the Suntec Convention Center, Singapore, Wednesday (11/14). The President wants the trade target of USD5 billion for the two countries to increase in 2020, compared to the current trade […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo welcomed the development of peace process on the Korean Peninsula and mentioned that the international community highly appreciates strong determination shown by South Korean President Moon Jae-in to strive for peace. The President also considered that President Moon’s determination serves as a beacon of hope amidst many uncertainties in the world […]

Indo-Pacific concept is very important for ASEAN to maintain its centrality, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “In order to maintain its centrality, there is no other way for ASEAN but to adopt the East Asia Summit as the main platform for discussing this concept,” the President said during the plenary session of the 33rd […]