Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia at Inauguration of FIBA’s Indonesia Office, Danareksa Tower, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, September 17, 2024

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Distinguished President of FIBA [International Basketball Federation], His Excellency Syekh Saud Ali Al Thani, Secretary General of FIBA Andreas Zagklis;
Ministers in attendance:
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Guests.

Indonesia and I warmly welcome the office of FIBA in Indonesia as a concrete support of FIBA to expedite and enhance basketball achievements in Indonesia. Moreover, I also thank FIBA for its support and trust in Indonesia, which led to the successful 2023 FIBA World Cup and Indonesia being one of the best hosts.

Indonesia will continue to be committed in supporting formidable talents in sports through intensive guidance, quality training, organization of sports events as many as we can, and venue development with international standards. We will also continue to actively enhance cooperation with international federations, such as FIBA that serves as the international governing body of basketball.

The Government expects those efforts can create high-achieving athletes who will boost Indonesia’s reputation on the international stage.

That concludes my remarks. By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I inaugurate the FIBA’s Indonesia office.

I thank you.
Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

 (RAS/LW)