President Jokowi Says Vladimir Putin Will Attend G20 Summit In Bali

President Joko Widodo (Antara)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Bali in November.

This confirmation was obtained by Jokowi after having a conversation with President Putin via telephone on Thursday, April 28, evening WIB.

"On this occasion President Putin expressed his gratitude for the invitation to the G20 summit and he said he would attend," said Jokowi in a virtual press conference via the Presidential Secretariat Youtube, Friday, April 29. In addition, Jokowi said that his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin also produced updated information regarding the war situation and the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. Apart from Putin, President Jokowi also communicated with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. "I received an update on the development of the current situation in Ukraine. During the discussion there was a discussion of aid from Indonesia. I emphasized that in accordance with the mandate of the Indonesian constitution and the principles of foreign policy, Indonesia prohibits the provision of weapons assistance to other countries," said Jokowi.

"But I declare the readiness of humanitarian assistance," he continued. Jokowi understands that the G20 Summit is a catalyst for the world economy. If we talk about the world's economic recovery, he said, there are two big things that affect it at this time. Namely the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war. Therefore, President Jokowi also invited the President of Ukraine to attend the G20 Summit in Bali. "And in this context I invite President Zelensky to be present at the G20 summit," he said.

Jokowi also stressed that the war between Russia and Ukraine should be ended immediately and continued to call for peace efforts. He stated that Indonesia is ready to be involved in the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. "I re-emphasize the importance of ending the war immediately and I emphasize that a peaceful solution can be put forward," he said. "Indonesia is ready to contribute to the peace effort. On this occasion President Putin also expressed his gratitude for the invitation to the G20 summit and he said he would attend," he continued.

Jokowi added that Indonesia wants to unite all countries through the agenda of the G20 Summit.

"There should not be divisions, peace and stability are the keys to the recovery and development of the world economy," said Jokowi.