President Jokowi and Prime Minister Abe to Launch 60 Years Anniversary of Indonesia-Japan Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi delivers a statement to the press at Diamond Hotel, the Philippines, Sunday (12/11) afternoon (Photo: PR/Said)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi explains that President Joko Jokowi Widodo and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe shall meet at Diamond Hotel, Manila, the Philippines, on Sunday (12/11), on the sidelines of the 31st Summit of ASEAN.
Both heads of government, according to Minister Retno, to launch a very important occasion, that is 60 years anniversary of Indonesia-Japan relations. The two countries have discussed the upcoming programs to celebrate it.
Besides discussing these programs, President Jokowi as well as Prime Minister Abe will also discuss cooperation projects between the two countries. For the record, a few weeks ago President Jokowi met former Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda who brought a business delegation joined in Japan-Indonesia Association (Japinda). They discussed several cooperation related with infrastructure in Indonesia, for example Patimban Port in Subang, West Java. (SM/ES/EN) (MMB/YM/Naster)
