Speech Transcript Archives

Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo on The Release of Humanitarian Assistance from Indonesia for Rohingya/Rakhine State, on 29 December 2016, at Terminal 3, 302 Pier, Tanjung Priok Seaport, Jakarta

Date 29 Desember 2016

Unofficial English translation Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Alhamdulillah, today, Thursday, 29 December 2016, we will soon dispatch ten containers of goods to Myanmar to help our brothers and sisters in Rakhine State, particularly the Muslim community. The ten containers include instant noodles, baby food such as wheat and cereals as well as sarong.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in Limited Meeting on Preparation of Christmas and New Year at the Presidential Office, Jakarta 22 December 2016

Date 22 Desember 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, Peace be upon us all, This is a routine preparation ahead of Christmas and New Year. This afternoons limited meeting will discuss the issues relating with Christmas and New Year, such as food or nine basic commodities, fuel stock as well as transportation.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in Limited Meeting on Evaluation of Indonesias Membership in International Organizations at the Presidential Office, Jakarta 22 December 2016

Date 22 Desember 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, This afternoon limited meeting will discuss the evaluation of Indonesias membership in international organizations.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Closing Ceremony of Pencak Silat for the World, the 17th World Championship and Festival at Lila Bhuana Sports Complex, Denpasar, Bali on 8 December 2016

Date 8 Desember 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Om swastiastu, Good afternoon, may peace be upon us all.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Limited Meeting on Aceh Earthquake Handling at the Presidential Office, Jakarta on 16 December 2016

Date 6 Desember 2016

Unofficial English Translation I have visited areas affected by the earthquake namely regencies of Pidie Jaya and Bireuen, in Aceh Province. I noticed that the handling on the first 3 days after the quake was very fast and well-organized.

Welcome Speech of President Joko Widodo in the Opening of Sail Karimata Strait 2016, 15 October 2016, in North Kayong, West Kalimantan

Date 15 Oktober 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good morning, may prosperity be upon us all. Honorable Heads of State Institution and Ministers of the Working Cabinet, Governor, Regent, and all Participants of Sail Karimata Strait.

Welcome Speech of President Joko Widodo in the Opening Ceremony of the 19th National Sports Week (PON XIX), 17 September 2016, at Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung, West Java

Date 17 September 2016

Unofficial Translation in English Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good evening, may prosperity be upon us all, Greetings, Sport Enthusiasts! Sampurasun (Sundanese greeting) Distinguished Athletes and Coaches from all Indonesian provinces that I am proud of, Honourable Heads of State Institution and Ministers of the Working Cabinet,

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo in the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Work Performance Evaluation and One-Door Integrated Service (PTSP), Tuesday, 23 August 2016 at 2 p.m. at Presidential Office

Date 23 Agustus 2016

Unofficial Translation in English Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Today we will evaluate the performance of the One-Door Integrated Service (PTSP), mainly at the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), which has been running for more than a year. Compared to that in 2014, investment in 2016 has risen by approximately 17.8 percent. However, we still have to evaluate […]

Welcome Speech of President Joko Widodo on the Release of Independence Day Carnival of Lake Toba Charm, 21August 2016, at Soposurung, Balige, Toba Samosir

Date 21 Agustus 2016

Unofficial Translation in English Horas! (Bataknese greeting) Horas! Horas! This Lake Toba Charm Carnival must be held every year, displaying the diversity of our cultures. They include Batak Mandailing, Karo, Toba, Simalunggun, Pakpak. However, these differences will unite us as one.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Acceleration of the Implementation of Maritime Fulcrum at Hotel Inna Parapat, Simalungun, North Sumatera, 20 August 2016

Date 20 Agustus 2016

Unofficial Translation in English Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good afternoon, may prosperity be upon us all. It’s been almost two years since we talked about maritime fulcrum and to this day, I think some plans have been implemented, but we need to accomplish more. Therefore, today we will discuss this problem which is related to the […]