JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung made a working visit to a number of cities in Asia on April 22-28, 2026. This agenda is aimed at expanding international partnerships as well as accelerating the transformation of Jakarta as a global city.
The visit includes Shenzhen, China, Seoul, South Korea, as well as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. A number of bilateral meetings, international forums, to exploring cross-sectoral cooperation are the focus of this visit.
"Jakarta is a living laboratory of urban transformation in Southeast Asia. The climate challenges, flooding, congestion, and air pollution that we face are not obstacles, but rather drivers of innovation," said Pramono in his statement, Wednesday, April 22.
In Shenzhen, Pramono is scheduled to meet with the local government and the Shenzhen Metro. One of his main agendas is the signing of a memorandum of understanding between MRT Jakarta and Shenzhen Metro as part of strengthening public transportation cooperation.
In addition, he also attended the JIEP Business Matching Forum 2026 and discussed with artificial intelligence industry players in a joint forum with the Shenzhen Qianhai AI Industry Association. The visit to the Qianhai Exhibition Hall and meeting with local authorities were used to open investment opportunities in Jakarta.
The agenda continues in Seoul with a focus on the health sector and inter-regional cooperation. The DKI Provincial Government is exploring collaboration with Jeju through the signing of a memorandum of understanding, as well as visiting health facilities such as the Seoul Boramae Medical Center and the Healing Breeze Clinic.
This step is said to be part of efforts to improve health services in Jakarta, including the development of regional hospitals.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Pramono is scheduled to meet with the Governor of Tokyo to discuss strengthening cooperation between cities. A number of issues to be discussed include green innovation, youth diplomacy, and solutions to urban challenges.
He will also appear at the G-NETS Leaders Summit 2026, a forum that brings together world city leaders to discuss sustainability and climate resilience issues. In addition, Pramono is scheduled to be a speaker at a public lecture at Kyoto University as well as meet with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
"With cross-city collaboration and the support of international partners, Jakarta is ready to grow into a world-class city that is livable and sustainable for all its citizens," said Pramono.
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