Indonesia, Eswatini Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Ties

President Jokowi and King Mswati III witness MoU signing at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta (08/25). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and King of Eswatini King Mswati III Thursday (08/25) witnessed the signing of an MoU to strengthen bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Eswatini.

The signing was carried out by Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Eswatini Thulisile Dladla.

“The signing of MoU is vital to strengthen partnership between the two countries, especially in economic sectors,” Retno said after signing the MoU.

In the MoU, Retno added, several partnership sectors become priorities, including trade, investment, mining, energy, green economy, agriculture, infrastructure and development, tourism, and health.

“At some point in the future, we will continue to hold bilateral meetings to follow up on this issue,” Retno added.

King of Eswatini is also scheduled to hold a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) to discuss partnership as a follow-up action after the signing of the MoU. (BPMI of Ministry Presidential Secretariat/UN) (AP/EP)