The Indonesian Government has since 2015 built 7 cross-border posts – known as PLBN –  to improve people’s welfare and boost local economic activities in the border areas. Those 7 border posts are located in several border points, namely Entikong border post, Badau border post and Aruk border post in West Kalimantan province; Motaain border […]

After performing Friday Prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Merauke Regency, Papua Province, on Friday (16/11), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded all elements of society to continue to maintain the unity of Indonesia. “On this good occasion, I urge the people to maintain our brotherhood, our ukhuwah islamiah (Islamic brotherhood), our ukhuwah wathaniyah (brotherhood of […]

During his working visit to Papua province on Friday (16/11), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inspected the Trans Papua construction road sections in the kilometer 23 section of Merauke-Sota road in Merauke Regency. “The Trans Papua Road—starting from Merauke to Sota and Boven Digoel—has a total length of 422 kilometers. The Merauke to Sota sections that […]

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 […]