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Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo during the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Measures for Preventing Money Laundering and Tax Evasion, at Presidential Office, Jakarta, 21 March 2016
Date 21 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation Firstly, I express my sincere sympathy to Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) and National Intelligence Agency (BIN) and my condolences on the passing of Colonel Syaiful Anwar, Colonel Andri Heri Setiaji, and Infantry Colonel Ontang and the other officers who have passed away during their duty in Poso. May Allah SWT bless their […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo in the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Programs to Address Poverty and Economic Gap, Wednesday, 16 March 2016 at 4 PM at the Presidential Office, Jakarta
Date 16 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation  Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, At the limited cabinet meeting this afternoon, we are going to discuss programs to alleviate poverty and to address economic gap. I would also like to assert the Government’s commitment to continue addressing the issues of poverty and economic gap, be it gap among people and among regions.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Iindonesia during Limited Cabinet Meeting on Smuggling, at Presidential Office, Jakarta, 16 March 2016
Date 16 Maret 2016

 Unofficial English Translation   Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, peace be upon us all, This afternoon, our meeting will discuss smuggling. I think, all of us must be aware that our country is an archipelagic country. Indonesia has 17,000 islands from Sabang to Merauke that are vulnerable to smuggling, such as agricultural products, industrial goods, […]

Statement by President Joko Widodo at Joint Press Conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Secretary General of the OIC Iyad Ameen Madani after the Closing of the 5th Extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit at Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, 7 March 2016
Date 8 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirahmanirrahim, Today I have chaired the Extraordinary OIC Summit on Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as a response from Indonesia to Palestine’s request. The topic of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif is very important to Indonesia because this Summit is a reflection of Indonesia’s commitment to support the independence of Palestine. Palestine is the […]

Closing Remarks by President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo at the Closing of the 5th Extraordinary Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit on Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Jakarta, 7 March 2016
Date 7 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation Excellencies and Distinguished Delegates, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Over the past two days, I have witnessed the full support and solidarity of the Islamic world towards Palestine. I am pleased that the Leaders of the Islamic world agreed to strengthen the unity in supports of the struggle of Palestinian people.

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo during Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Development of Lake Toba as a Tourist Destination, at Niagara Hotel, Parapat Village, North Sumatera, Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Date 1 Maret 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good afternoon, May prosperity be upon us all, Coordinating Minister, Ministers, Regional Millitary Commander, Regional Chief Police, Acting Governor, and all Regents who are here among us today,

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