The ASEAN Summit Series In Jakarta Starts Tomorrow, Here Are Priority Issues Discussed At The Governor-Mayor Meeting In ASEAN

Illustrations of the 2023 ASEAN Summit at the HI Roundabout, Jakarta, Friday (27/1/2023). (ANTARA PHOTO/Galih Pradipta/foc/pri)

JAKARTA - The series of ASEAN 2023 Summit (KTT) events in Jakarta will begin tomorrow, namely August 1 and 2, 2023. Their activities include the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) 2023. The MGMAC and AMF will be attended by more than 500 participants, including the governor and mayor of ASEAN state, representatives of local government associations from ASEAN member countries, ASEAN Community Permanent Representatives, partners. cooperation (partners), and other multilateral agencies. DKI Jakarta Regional Secretary Joko Agus Setyono explained that there are five priority issues that will be discussed, namely inclusive economic growth, digital transformation, resilient cities and climate action, localization of sustainability B development goals, and sustainable mobility. Then, Joko said that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government was also preparing a city tour ‘Unity in Diversion ’ for delegates who raised the issue of diversity and tolerance in this city. "The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also continues to coordinate with the Central Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that the implementation of this ASEAN Summit series runs smoothly," Joko said in his statement, Monday, July 31. The DKI Provincial Government, Joko continued, has also polished a number of public facilities to support the smooth running of these MGMAC and AMF activities. "For the convenience of delegates while in mobility in Jakarta, construction and maintenance and beautification have been carried out along the MGMAC-AMF route. Then, from the hospitality side, we ensure that the delegation gets the best experience and friendliness from Jakarta,” said Joko. Joko also invited the public and the business world to participate in enlivening this series of ASEAN Summit activities. With the MGMAC-AMF, it is also an opportunity for Jakarta to show the face of a city that continues to grow and develop as part of global cities in the ASEAN region.

"We also apologize and ask the whole community to understand, if in this implementation there is traffic engineering and other things that are solely aimed at smoothness, success, and success of MGMAC and AMF 2023. Let's succeed Indonesia's chairmanship in ASEAN 2023,” he said.