Your Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan, It is an honor for me to visit Tanzania for the first time. The historical root of Indonesia’s relations with African countries has remained very strong since the 1955 Asian-African Conference and the 1961 Non-aligned Movement. We must continue to strengthen ‘Bandung’ spirit for the solidarity of and collaboration […]

Your Excellency President William Ruto, It is an honour for me to visit Kenya. Indonesia and Kenya have historical relations since the Asian-African Conference in 1995 and Non-Aligned Movement in 1961. Kenya is an important friend to Indonesia, and Indonesia also continues to commit to strengthen the cooperation with Kenya. In the meeting, we have […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Today, I am leaving for Africa accompanied by limited delegates. I will visit four countries, namely Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Africa. This is my first visit to Africa during my tenure as President. Indonesia and Africa have long historical relations as Indonesia was the initiator and host of the 1955 Asia-Africa […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Shalom, Good afternoon, May prosperity be upon us all. Distinguished Minister of Youth and Sports, Governor of North Sumatra province, Mayor of Medan, along with the regents and mayors in attendance; Distinguished the TNI Commander, along with the National Police leaders in attendance; Distinguished the General Chairperson […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Yes, I just wanted to monitor the prices of staple food. The prices were very good and cheap, such as shallots at Rp24,000, then I asked about a kilo of eggs, which is also very cheap at Rp22,000-Rp27,000. And what makes me also pleased is that there […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Asyhadu alla ilaaha Illallah wahdahulaa syarikalah, wa asyhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu warasuluh, alladzi la nabiyah ba’da. Distinguished Minister of Youth and Sports attending this event with me this morning; Distinguished Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI); Distinguished Governor of North Sumatra along with Mayors and Regents in attendance; Distinguished […]

Reporter Sir, one of the things you mentioned was the State Policy Guidelines (PPHN) to give clear directives to the country on major vision and mission. Does it mean that the President support the amendment of the Constitution or what, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Well, PPHN is important in giving […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good afternoon, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greeting of virtue. Honorable Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) Bapak Doctor Haji Bambang Soesatyo, and Vice Speakers of MPR, Honorable Heads of State Institutions, Speakers of the House of Representatives of […]

Journalists What traditional outfit are you wearing today, sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) This is Ageman Songkok Singkepan Ageng, from the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. Journalists What is the reason, sir? What does it mean, sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) You may ask my team. Journalists Any […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalaamu’alaikum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh, May prosperity be upon us all, Om Swastyastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue.   Honorable Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Doctor (HC) K.H. Ma’ruf Amin, Honorable Speaker, Vice Speakers, and Members of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, Honorable Speaker, Vice Speakers, and Members of […]