President Jokowi Kicks Off Canberra Visit

President Jokowi arrives in Canberra, Australia, Saturday (8/2). (Photo: Public Relations/Dindha Moerti)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has departed to Canberra, Australia for a state visit, scheduled from Saturday (8/2) to Monday (10/2).

President Jokowi arrived at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Fairbairn, Canberra, Australia, Saturday (8/2) at 20.45 Local Time after a working visit to South Kalimantan province

The President in Canberra was welcomed by The Hon Michaelia Cash Minister for Employment Skills, Small and Family Business and Paul Singer MVO Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia.

Also joining the President during the visit were, among others, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Trade Agus Suparmanto, and  Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia. (MAY/EN)

Translated by: Fairuzzamani Inayatillah
Reviewed by: M. Ersan Pamungkas