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Introductory Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo in the Limited Meeting on the Evaluation of the Implementation of National Strategic Projects and Priority Programs in Bengkulu Province, on 31 May 2017, at the President’s Office, Jakarta
Date 31 Mei 2017

Unofficial English Translation  Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Today, the Limited Meeting will evaluate the implementation of the national strategic projects in Bengkulu Province. I consider the economy in various regions including in areas outside Java has started to flourish and grow rapidly.

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.

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