Xanana Gusmao Praises Jokowi's Leadership As Successful In Leading ASEAN

The Prime Minister (PM) of Timor Leste Xanana Gusmao during a state visit to Indonesia at the Bogor Palace, Friday, January 26 (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Prime Minister (PM) of Timor Leste Xanana Gusmao in his remarks at the Bogor Palace, praised the leadership of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) who he considered successful in leading Indonesia, and also when he led ASEAN. Xanana revealed this during an official visit to President Jokowi at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Friday 26, January. This is my first visit to the Bogor Palace," said Xana. He then congratulated President Jokowi who was successful in leading Indonesia. I also thank President Jokowi's leadership for supporting our membership status in ASEAN, he said.Xana also congratulated Indonesia for holding the general election in February next month. He believes that the 2024 election will be successful, and the upcoming Indonesian leader will continue the good relations.

"I believe the relationship between Indonesia and Timor Leste will continue with the new government," he said. Xanana stated, Indonesia and Timor Leste both live in the same area, so that many issues can be resolved as neighboring countries. We agreed to strengthen relations between these two countries," he said.