Australian PM Arrives At Bogor Palace Escorted By Equestrian Troops, Welcomed By Jokowi And Have A Casual Chat On The Veranda

Perdana Menteri Australia Anthony Albanese (Photo via @AlboMP)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo received a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java.

Based on a live broadcast watched on the Presidential Secretariat's Youtube channel, in Jakarta, PM Anthony arrived at the Bogor Presidential Palace at around 10:00 WIB, Monday 6 June, quoted from Antara.

The presence of PM Anthony at the Bogor Presidential Palace was greeted with a series of official state welcoming ceremonies. His arrival at the Bogor Palace was escorted by marching band troops, cavalry and troops wearing traditional Indonesian clothes.

PM Anthony was then greeted directly by President Jokowi in the courtyard of the Bogor Presidential Palace.

The welcoming procession continued with the playing of the national anthems of the two countries accompanied by 19 cannon fire, then the leaders of the two countries introduced their respective delegations who accompanied them.

After that, President Jokowi invited PM Anthony Albanese to the Lotus Room for a group photo session and signing of the guest book, before the two had a casual conversation on the veranda of the Bogor Presidential Palace.

President Jokowi plans to invite PM Anthony to plant a tree together in the backyard of the Bogor Presidential Palace.

Furthermore, the two leaders will hold face-to-face meetings, bilateral meetings and hold joint press statements.

Prime Minister Anthony's visit to Indonesia is the first time since he was sworn in on 23 May 2022. Prime Minister Anthony's visit, who is a man of Italian-Australian descent, will conclude with a state lunch.