President Jokowi Inaugurates The Opening Of The FIFA Office In Jakarta

President Joko Widodo inaugurated the opening of the FIFA Office in Jakarta, Friday (10/11/2023). (ANTARA/Yashinta Difa)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated the opening of the International Football Federation (FIFA) office in Jakarta.

"The FIFA decision to build a permanent Asia-hub office in Jakarta proves that Indonesia has enormous potential to develop and advance Indonesian football at the global level," said President Jokowi as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, November 10.

To FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Jokowi emphasized the Indonesian government's commitment to support and facilitate FIFA in improving the integrity and quality of Indonesian football.

Jokowi also stated Indonesia's readiness to work together in developing adequate sports infrastructure, as well as training, educating, and developing the talents of young Indonesian football.

The government will also facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience between Indonesia and the world football community.

"On this occasion, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to FIFA for its trust, for its commitment to Indonesian football, for its great support for the world of Indonesian football," said President Jokowi.

He hopes that the presence of FIFA in Jakarta can be the first step to score brilliant achievements for Indonesian football, improve the quality of competition throughout Indonesia, and inspire young people to achieve their dreams, strengthen sportsmanship, and conquer the world.

Once again, thank you President Gianni for your contribution to the development of Indonesian football. And thank you also for your trust in Indonesia to host the U-17 World Cup," said Jokowi.

"Hopefully this can be the first step to hold more FIFA events in Indonesia," he said.