JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo through the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay P. Patrushev, hopes that Russia can support Indonesia's chairmanship at the G20 in 2022.

"The president also received an honorary visit from Secretary Nikolay Patrushev. The president again conveyed Indonesia's priorities in his chairmanship at the G20 and hopes for Russia's support," said Foreign Minister (Menlu) Retno Marsudi in a statement at the President's office quoted by Antara, Monday, December 13.

President Jokowi received an honorary visit from the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay P. Patrushev at the Merdeka Palace on Monday.

"In addition, the President also said that in 2023 Indonesia will also hold the chairmanship of ASEAN and hopes for cooperation with Russia during Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN," said Retno.

President Jokowi also welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on international information security cooperation between Indonesia and Russia which will be carried out by the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD and Patrushev on Tuesday, December 14.

"Secretary Patrushev will conduct bilateral consultations in the security sector with the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs and this is the sixth consultation," added Foreign Minister Retno.

At the end of her statement, Foreign Minister Retno said Russia was a good partner of Indonesia. Indonesia will continue to develop strategic trust with all countries and all Indonesian partners.

"This strategic trust is very important as a foundation for building a mutually beneficial and respectful cooperation. This strategic trust is also needed to build a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world and Indonesia has a very high commitment to contribute to creating a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. prosperous," said Retno.

Also accompanying the President when receiving the honorary visit of Secretary Patrushev were Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, and Minister of State Secretary Pratikno.


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