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Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo on Joint Press Statement with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on 22 May 2017, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java

Date 24 Mei 2017

Unofficial English Translation  His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, along with all delegates, It is an honor for Indonesia to receive His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. This is a historic visit, and for the first time, a Swedish Head of State paid a state visit to Indonesia in the 65-year […]

Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo After Meeting with Interfaith Leaders on 16 May 2017, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta

Date 16 Mei 2017

Unofficial English Translation I just held a silaturahmi (communal togetherness) with religious leaders from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), from Nahdlatul Ulama, from Muhammadiyah, the Indonesian Bishops Conference (KWI), the Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI), the Indonesian Buddhists Association (Walubi), the Indonesian Parisada Hindu Council (PHDI), the Confucian Supreme Council of Indonesia (Matakin), as well […]

Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia in a Joint Press Statement with Vice President of the United States of America Michael Richard Pence at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on 20 April 2017

Date 20 April 2017

Unofficial English Translation  Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, It is an honor for Indonesia to welcome the visit of Vice President of the United States, His Excellency Michael Richard Pence. This is my first meeting with the new administration of the United States. However, I have communicated by phone with President Donald Trump since last January.

Introductory Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo at the Limited Meeting on Preparation for Eid al-Fitr 1438H/2017M, on 3 April 2017, at the President’s Office, Jakarta

Date 3 April 2017

Unofficial English Translation  Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,  Mr. Vice President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Facing Eid al-Fitr this year, although it is still two and a half months ahead, it would be better if we pay attention, particularly to have better preparations from year to year.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Limited Meeting on Evaluation of the Implementation of National Strategic Projects and Priority Programs in South Sumatra Province at the Presidential Office, Jakarta 21 March 2017

Date 21 Maret 2017

Unofficial English Translation  Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, Peace be upon us all, Regarding the implementation of national strategic projects and priority programs in South Sumatera Province, … Good afternoon, Pak Governor, how are you?

Introductory Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia at a Limited Meeting on the Evaluation of Implementation of National Strategic Projects and Priority Programs in North Kalimantan Province at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, on 21 March 2017

Date 21 Maret 2017

Unofficial Translation in English  Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good Afternoon, May the peace be upon us all, North Kalimantan is the youngest province of Indonesia which is part of Indonesia’s veranda that directly borders with neighboring country Malaysia. Although the province is the youngest one in Indonesia, I believe it can catch up with the economy […]

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at a Limited Meeting on the Implementation Evaluation of National Strategic Projects and Priority Programs in West Kalimantan Province at the Presidential Office, Jakarta on 14 March 2017

Date 14 Maret 2017

Unofficial English Translation  Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good Afternoon, May peace be upon us all, West Kalimantan Province is a province that shares land borders with its neighboring country stretching 996 km. We must pay attention to border areas, we must develop them since they serve as the vanguard and the nation’s forefront.

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