RI's Hope for India's G20 Presidency in 2023

Screenshot of President Jokowi's handover of the 2023 G20 Presidency to India. (Photo; Doc. Youtube Presidential Secretariat)

BALI - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has officially handed over the G20 2022 Presidency which is assumed by Indonesia to be continued by India in 2023.

In a session at the close of the G20 summit, the President handed the hammer to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a symbol of the leadership relay in the Group of 20.

The Head of State also used this opportunity to convey his hopes for India to lead the G20 next year.

"India must be able to realize a global recovery and strong and inclusive growth", said Jokowi in Nusa Dua, Bali on Wednesday, November 16.

On this occasion, President Jokowi also expressed his appreciation to all parties who have helped and participated in the success of the 2022 Indonesian Presidency.

"I extend my highest appreciation to all those present and have given their flexibility so that the declaration can be agreed upon and ratified", he said.

The Head of State also conveyed the same thing to the delegates who had taken part in various G20 supporting events.

"I also want to express my highest appreciation to all working groups and engagement groups for their dedication to their thoughts and contributions to the G20 Presidency of Indonesia", he said.

"In addition to the declaration, Indonesia produces a concrete deliverable that contains a list of G20 member countries' cooperation projects and invitations. This cooperation project will help improve the work of the G20 better and ensure that the G20 is beneficial not only for members but also for the world and especially developing countries", said President Jokowi.