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Jokowi to visit SKorea, Russia next week
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President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo speaks to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov (center) accompanied by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi (right) after a meeting on bilateral relations at the State Palace on March 30. (Antara/Yudhi Mahatma)
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ndonesia plans to enhance industry cooperation with South Korea during President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo’s working visit to the country from May 15 to May 18.
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said President Jokowi was scheduled to meet South Korean President Park Geun-hye to discuss several issues, especially bilateral economic ties.
"South Korea is a major partner for Indonesia in trade, investment and tourism,” Retno said, adding that Indonesia expected Korea to help Southeast Asia’s largest economy accelerate its industry development.
In addition, Retno said, Indonesia and South Korea would hold three-way business meetings, namely a business forum, a one-on-one meeting and a round-table discussion with 20 major South Korean companies.
'We will sign several agreements in Seoul. Details on the agreements remain tentative, because the preparation is still underway, said Retno, adding that the agreements might include partnerships on the creative economy, corruption eradication, sports, transportation and design technology.
After visiting South Korea, President Jokowi will be heading to Russia to attend the ASEAN – Russia Summit in Sochi.
At the summit, leaders will discuss an action plan on cooperation between Russia and ASEAN countries for the period 2016-2020.
During President Jokowi’s visit in Russia, Retno said, Indonesia also planned to conclude three memoranda of understanding with Russia on illegal fishing, archives and defense.
Last month, President Jokowi carried out a series of working visits to numerous EU member countries to strengthen trade ties and intelligence-sharing with the region. (dmr)
