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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  Assalamu’alaikum 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 […]

Statement of President Joko Widodo at the Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister of Malaysia, 1 August 2016, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
Date 1 Agustus 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, His Excellency Prime Minister Najib and distinguished Malaysian delegates, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Prime Minister Najib and I just had a bilateral talk. It was a very productive and open talk. During the meeting, Indonesia conveyed three main issues.

Joint Press Conference of the President of the Republic of Indonesia and the President of Tajikistan at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, 1 August 2016
Date 1 Agustus 2016

Unofficial English Translation Your Excellency President Emomali Rahmon as well as delegates from Tajikistan, It is an honor for me and the people of Indonesia to receive the visit of President Emomali Rahmon today. It is the President’s third visit since 2003. My meeting with President Emomali Rahmon was very productive and friendly. We discussed […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo at Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Follow-up Discussion of Economic Potential Development in Natuna Islands, Wednesday, 29 June 2016, at Presidential Office, Jakarta
Date 29 Juni 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, From my working visit to Natuna few days ago, there are several things that I have already said in the limited cabinet meeting held aboard KRI Imam Bonjol ship. We want to focus on some issues there. First,it is related to fishery industry. Second, it is related to oil […]

Remarks of President Joko Widodo in the Send-off Ceremony for 2016 Indonesian Olympic Contingent, on 22 June 2016 at 09.30 p.m., in the Merdeka Palace Courtyard, Jakarta
Date 22 Juni 2016

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good morning, may prosperity be upon us all, Ladies and Gentlemen, In 1952, 64 years ago, it was our very first time to participate in the Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. I can imagine how tremendous the spirit of the Indonesian athletes and coaches was at that time.

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo at the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, 14 June 2016, 13.00 P.M., at Presidential Office, Jakarta
Date 14 Juni 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Good afternoon, may prosperity be upon us all, Indonesia is the only Asian country that did not sign or has not signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Based on WHO data, until July 2013, 180 countries have already ratified and accessed FCTC and they represent 90% […]

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo at the Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Development Plan of Special Economic Zone in Sorong, at Presidential Office, Jakarta, 14 June 2016
Date 14 Juni 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, The development in the land of Papua, be it in Papua or West Papua, needs to be accelerated. Moreover, developing the land of Papua is not just about strengthening connectivity, such as building roads, bridges, airports, and seaports, but we also need to create industrial zones, centers of […]

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