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Indonesian President Joko Widodo reviews the Bali Bangkit Small and Medium Industry exhibition in Denpasar City, Bali Province, on December 27, 2021. (ANTARA/HO-Press Bureau of Presidential Secretariat/uyu) - 

Indonesian President Joko Widodo reviewed the Bali Bangkit Small and Medium Industry (IKM) exhibition at the Werdhi Budaya Art Center, Denpasar City, Bali Province, on Monday.

The head of state assessed that the products were of good quality. 

“I really laud the exhibition. We can see very good quality works made by Balinese IKM actors," he remarked.

The exhibition featured around 35 actors, showcasing various products, such as traditional clothes, folk crafts, traditional jewelries, and furniture.

The president also conversed with several IKM actors, including chair maker, woven clothes craftsperson, and painters.

On the occasion, Widodo was guided by Head of the Bali Provincial National Crafts Council (Dekranasda) Ni Luh Putu Putri Suastini Koster.

The president expressed optimism that one of the local products would be selected to become the souvenirs for the participants of the 2022 G20 meeting to be held in the province.

"We plan to showcase the products at the 2022 G20 event in addition to other products that will be selected from other provinces," Jokowi added.

In addition to Bali Provincial Head Dekranasda, Jokowi was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Investment Minister/Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Bali Governor I Wayan Koster.

Before visiting the exhibition, the president officiated the groundbreaking of the Bali International Hospital in Denpasar City, Bali Province//ANT