The ASEAN Summit Is Considered To Be A Promotion Of Tourism In Labuan Bajo

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The 42nd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to be held in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, can be a promotional event for the Indonesian tourist destination, said Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. Of course this is an excellent opportunity for Labuan Bajo promotion to ASEAN and the world," said Retno, Tuesday, April 25. Foreign Minister Retno, who accompanied President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) during a review of a number of locations that would be used in the implementation of the summit in Labuan Bajo, explained the importance of the infrastructure readiness of the region as the host of the ASEAN Summit.Regarding airports, the government has prepared two routes at Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo, namely the arrival of international and domestic routes. So there will be facilities for immigration as well as conveyor belt facilities that specifically will receive goods from overseas arrivals," said Retno. Furthermore, President Jokowi also advised Foreign Minister Retno to ensure the readiness of hotels that ASEAN member countries will be occupied during the Summit. During the 10-11 May 2023. "The Presidential directive is very clear to prioritize hospitality and maintain the comfort of our guests who will take part in the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo," he said.

The government has also prepared various preparations, including in terms of the substance of the discussion of the Summit, which so far, according to Foreign Minister Retno, has been on the right track. "The checks are carried out in detail. So hopefully our big girl as chairman of ASEAN through the implementation of the 42nd ASEAN Summit can run smoothly," said Retno.