Jokowi Alludes To The Red Economy At Stanford University, USA

President Joko Widodo gave a public lecture at Stanford University, California, United States, Wednesday (15/11/2023) Local Time. BETWEEN/HO-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo had spoken about his reason for wearing a red tie while giving a public lecture at Stanford University, in California, United States.

"So before I came here I asked what the jargon was at Stanford first. Answered 'go cardinalpak'. Okay, okay," said Jokowi starting the story as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, November 16.

President Widodo then said he also asked about the colors identical to Stanford University, which turned out to be red.

"Then I ask again, what are booth identical colors? (What color is Stanford's identity?). Answered'red sir (red sir)'.That's why I planned to wear a red tie today. Do I like a member of Stanford family now? (That's why I decided to wear a red tie. Do I look like a Stanford family now?)," asked Joko Widodo to applause from Stanford University.

The president then stated that for him wearing a red tie according to the identical color of Stanford University is very important because he wants to unite or be connected to Stanford University's smart, young and diligent civitas.

"That is the importance of connecting fellow humans. Likewise with being connected to nature and we know that the world is sick, changing the energy transition climate is a very, very urgent issue. But the question is whether countries in the world have a commitment to take responsibility and take a role?" he said.

The President also said that the global world does not need to doubt Indonesia's commitment to issues of sustainability and climate change.

Jokowi emphasized that Indonesiawalk the talk, not only talk the talk or do what is said, not only talking about what is being conveyed.

The President said Indonesia had reduced emissions by 91.5 million tons in 2022 with a suppressed deforestation rate of up to 104,000 hectares.

In addition, forest areas are also rehabilitated for 77,000 hectares and restore 34,000 hectares of mangrove forests in just one year.