President Jokowi Arrives In Jayapura After A Working Visit In Papua New Guinea

President Jokowi arrived at Sentani Airport, Jayapura, Papua on Wednesday (5/7). (ANTARA/Kris - Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo and his entourage arrived at Sentani Airport, Jayapura, Papua after carrying out a series of work visits in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

It appears that welcoming the arrival of the Head of State is Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, Head of BIN Police General (Ret.) Budi Gunawan, Plh. Papua Governor Ridwan Ruikutun, Pangkogabwilhan III Lt. Gen. Agus Suhardi, Pangdam XVII/Cendrawasih Major General Izak Pangemanan, Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Mathius D. Fakhiri, Pangkoarmada III Rear Admiral Rachmad Jayadi and Air Force Commander III Young Marshal TNI Donald Kasenda.

President Jokowi and his entourage then went straight to the hotel where he spent the night in Papua to continue his work visit the next day.

It is known that President Jokowi departed from Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, PNG on Wednesday (5/7) at around 18.00 local time. PNG Prime Minister (PM) James Marape immediately released President Jokowi's departure with an honorary ceremony.

The two leaders stood on the stage of honor to hear the national anthem of the two countries. After that, President Jokowi shook hands with Papua New Guinea officials who released his departure.

After shaking hands, President Jokowi then climbed the stairs of the Indonesian Presidential Aircraft-1. The announcement of the honorary cannon was heard when President Jokowi entered the plane.

Papua New Guinea officials who attended to accompany President Jokowi's departure were Minister of State Event Justin Tkachenko, Governor of the State Capital Powes Parkop, Head of the Secretariat of the Department of Government of PM and NEC Offices Ivan Pomaleu, Secretary General of the State Department Elias Wohengu, and Commander of the Armed Forces Major General Mark Goina.

Also accompanying the President's departure were the Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Andriana Supandy and Defense Attache to the Indonesian Embassy in Port Moresby Colonel Inf Piter Dwi Ardianto.

Meanwhile, the groups accompanying President Jokowi on the flight to Jayapura were Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia, Deputy for Protocol, Press and Media Bey Machmudin, Presidential Military Secretary Admiral TNI Hersan, and Commander of Paspampres Major General TNI Rafael Granada Baay.