East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa and his deputy Emil Elestianto Dardak visited the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at his residence in Surakarta, Friday, February 28, after participating in the regional head recruitment.
Khofifah said this gathering was a valuable opportunity to gain insight and experience from Jokowi, who has a long track record in leading the country.
"We get enrichment from the extraordinary experience he has, which of course becomes an important provision for us in leading our respective regions," said Khofifah as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, March 1.
According to him, global, national, and local dynamics continue to grow, so regional heads need to strengthen leadership strategies in order to be able to adapt to change.
During the meeting, Jokowi gave a number of directions, one of which was related to the importance of preparing a business model before running a large-scale program.
"He advised, in starting a big program, the business model must be prepared first. The market must also be ensured before being developed more massively," Khofifah said as quoted by Antara.
In addition, discussions also discussed downstreaming of industry and strengthening the agro sector in East Java. Khofifah revealed that the manufacturing industry sector in East Java has exceeded the national average.
Therefore, strengthening downstream is considered important so that incoming investment can provide wider benefits for the community and encourage regional economic growth.
In the agro sector, East Java has great potential with superior agricultural and plantation products, such as avocado, durian, salak, coconut, and ornamental fish that are in demand by the market.
"What is the recommendation and input from the 7th president will be of concern to us to implement in East Java," he added.
Khofifah added that Jokowi's advice provided motivation for himself and the regional heads who were present to improve the performance of their respective governments.
"Dawuh-dawuh (messages) he is very motivating us to be able to work better, faster, and more trending," he said.
Furthermore, Khofifah assessed that this gathering is a strategic momentum to expand the network and strengthen synergy and collaboration with various parties.
"We are optimistic that through this gathering our network will be wider," he said.
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On this occasion, the Indonesian Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPA) Arifatul Choiri Fauzi and the Governor of Central Java Ahmad Luthfi were also present.
Several regional heads from East Java also participated, including the Regent of Mojokerto Muhammad Albarraa, the Regent of Bojonegoro Setyo Wahono, and the Regent of Tulungagung Gatut Sunu Wibowo.
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