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Written by Dedi Admin on 20 July 2024. Posted in Berita.

President Jokowi Welcomes Tanzanian President at Bogor Palace

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (1/25) welcomed President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan at Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java province.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her entourage arrived at the palace at around 10:30 Western Indonesia Time and were welcomed by cavalry troops, troops in traditional attire, and marching band of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres).

The welcoming ceremony was followed by the singing of Tanzanian national anthem Mungu ibariki Afrika and Indonesian national anthem Indonesia Raya, 21-gun salute, and an inspection of troops.

Afterwards, the two leaders introduced their respective delegates.

The two leaders then headed to the Teratai Room for a photo session and guest book signing. After signing the guest book, President Jokowi and his Tanzanian counterpart had a veranda talk and a teté a teté on the veranda of the palace.

The next agenda was planting a tree of peace followed by a bilateral meeting in the Oval room.

During the bilateral meeting, President Jokowi invited President Samia to participate in the second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) this year.

“To strengthen South-South Cooperation, especially economic cooperation, Indonesia will hold Indonesia-Africa Forum II. It is our fervent hope that Tanzania can participate,” he said.

On that occasion, President Jokowi also expressed his gratitude to President Samia for her courtesy call that reflects the strengthening of partnership between the two countries in various sectors.

“I am sure this will bring benefits for our people, Indonesia and Tanzania,” the President added.

President Jokowi also expressed his condolences to the people in Tanzania who have been affected by floods and landslides last December.

Source: Cabinet Secretariat of The Republic of Indonesia

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Written by Dedi Admin on 20 July 2024. Posted in Berita.

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Emphasises Spirit of Asian-African Conference In Lead-up to 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum

Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Nugraha Mansury invited Ambassadors of friendly countries, representatives of ministries/institutions, and heads of state-owned enterprises to the Afternoon Gathering and Information Session of the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum and High Level Forum on Multi Stakeholders Partnership (HLF-MSP) on 28/6. The activity was held in preparation for the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF).

In his speech, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasised the importance of the spirit of the Asian-African Conference (KAA) in addressing global challenges such as conflict, economic decline, and climate change.

He emphasised that the spirit of the KAA also guides Indonesia's relationship with Africa in working together to achieve the visions of both, the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 and Africa's Agenda 2063. Both entities have tremendous potential for cooperation, with a combined GDP of USD 4.4 trillion and a population of 1.7 billion.

The Vice Foreign Minister further explained the plan for the 2nd IAF to be held on 1-3 September 2024 at Hotel Mulia, Bali with the theme Bandung Spirit for Africa's Agenda 2063 which will focus on issues related to economic transformation, energy and mining, food, health security, and development cooperation.

The 2nd IAF, which will invite African heads of state and hundreds of participants from various circles, will be organised in the form of meetings of heads of state, panel discussions, exhibitions, business matching, and various side events. As part of the 2nd IAF series, the first Indonesia-Africa Parliamentary Forum will also be held.

Hendra Wahanu Prabandani, Director of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation of the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, said that the forum themed Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Partnership for Development towards a Transformation Change will invite heads of state from various regions and several heads of international organisations.

Furthermore, he said that the HLF-MSP will consist of High-Level Plenary Session, Parallel Session, Gala Dinner, and Cultural Performance. The forum will be attended by representatives of governments, businesses, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, philanthropists and academics.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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President Jokowi Welcomes Tanzanian President at Bogor Palace

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Emphasises Spirit of Asian-African Conference In Lead-up to 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum

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