JAKARTA - The presence of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the 49th Group of Groups (G7) has strategic value not only for Indonesia but also for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.

"This invitation to the G7 Summit is an honor for Indonesia and an important momentum part of Indonesia's presidency in ASEAN. Japan is not only a close partner of Indonesia but also a close partner of ASEAN," said the Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Heri Akhmadi as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, May 19.

The arrival of President Joko Widodo with Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo at Hiroshima Airport on Friday (19/5) to fulfill the Japanese Government's invitation to attend the G7 Summit with partner countries or known as the G7 Outreach Summit 2023.

President Jokowi arrived at Hiroshima Airport at 17.45 local time using the Indonesian Presidential Aircraft.

Apart from celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan, 2023 also marks the leadership of Indonesia and Japan in the region. Indonesia is the Chair of ASEAN, and Japan is the Chair of the G7. Both are strong and influential world organizations in politics and the world economy," said Ambassador Heri.

A number of issues will be raised by the President at the G7 Summit forum, including the results of the 42nd ASEAN Summit which took place in Labuan Bajo on 10-11 May 2023.

The President will also discuss a number of global problems such as climate change, food and energy.

President Joko Widodo ensured that Indonesia wanted to contribute to these areas.


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