After attending the 33rd ASEAN Summit in Singapore, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo headed to Merauke, Papua Province for a working visit. The President and his entourage left Singapore on Thursday (15/11) at 18.50 Local Time.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday (16/11) is scheduled to inaugurate the time capsule monument in Merauke, Papua. The 2.5-hectare monument is located near Mopah Airport and will be Merauke’s new landmark that can be seen from every airplane landing at the airport.

After a long consultation process, the time has come to discuss the Indo-Pacific Cooperation Concept more openly, President Joko “Jokowi Widodo said. “The Indo-Pacific Cooperation Concept puts emphasis on several principles, including cooperation, – instead of rivalry, inclusiveness, transparency and openness as well as respect for international law,” the President said at the 13th East […]

Indonesia believes two-state solution is the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine and to bring peace to the two regions. The statement was once again reiterated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the 6th ASEAN – US Summit, at the Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore, Thursday (15/11).

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.