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Jokowi heading to Australia for special summit
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President Joko "Jokowi" WIdodo (Antara/Wahyu Putro A)
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is heading to Australia to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit on Friday.
Presidential press bureau head Bey Triadi Machmuddin said the President departed at 7:15 a.m. from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta.
The summit will mainly discuss economic cooperation and counter-terrorism.
"The President will attend a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, speak at the CEO forum and attend the international conference on counter-terrorism," he said in a statement.
Jokowi is accompanied by First Lady Iriana Jokowi, State Secretary Pratikno, Investment Coordinating Board head Thomas Trikasih Lembong and other officials.
Foreign Minister Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu and Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita arrived in Sydney the day before. (bbn)
