Speech Transcript Archives

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 Assalamualaikum 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 Palestines request. The topic of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif is very important to Indonesia because this Summit is a reflection of Indonesias 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, Assalamualaikum 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.

Statement by President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Joko Widodo at the Opening 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 Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the OIC,

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 Assalamualaikum 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,

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia during the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Holding Company at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, 29 February 2016

Date 29 Februari 2016

Unofficial English Translation Bismillahirahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, I would like to encourage state-owned enterprises to take a bigger role as a locomotive of the national economy.

Introductory Remarks of President Joko Widodo during Limited Cabinet Meeting on Drug Eradication and Rehabilitation of Drug Abuse Victims, at Presidential Office, 24 February 2016 at 2 PM

Date 24 Februari 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, In the limited meeting this afternoon, we will discuss measures for drug eradication and rehabilitation of the victims of drugs abuse.

Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the Results of His Working Visit to the United States, at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport 19 February 2016

Date 19 Februari 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, My entourage and I have just finished our working visit to the United States to attend US-ASEAN Summit. I would like to say several things about this visit.

Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on His Working Visit to the United States of America, at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport 14 February 2016

Date 14 Februari 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Today, my entourage and I will soon depart to attend the ASEAN-US Summit in California. For Indonesia, ASEAN partnership with the United States should be put in a partnership context for creating peace and prosperity.

Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia during Limited Cabinet Meeting on the Preparation for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Extraordinary Summit, at the Presidential Office, 3 February 2016

Date 3 Februari 2016

Unofficial English Translation Assalamualaikum warrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh, Ladies and Gentlemen, The member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have agreed to hold an extraordinary summit in order to discuss state borders in the area of Al Aqsa Mosque.