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President Jokowi Leaves for Moscow Russia

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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), First Lady Iriana, and a limited entourage went to Moscow, Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin.

President Jokowi's entourage headed to Russia after traveling by Extraordinary Train (KLB) for 11 hours from Kyiv, Ukraine and arriving at Przemysl Glowny Station, Przemysl city, Poland, Thursday (30/6/2022) morning local time. From the station, the President, Mrs. Iriana and their entourage went straight to Rzeszow-Jasionka International Airport, Poland and headed to Vnukovo II Airport in Moscow, Russia using the Garuda Indonesia GIA-1 aircraft.

Arriving in Russia later, President Jokowi is scheduled to hold a meeting with President Putin, at the Kremlin. The meeting was to discuss a peaceful solution to the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Previously, President Jokowi first met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the Maryinsky Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday (29/6/2022).

During the meeting, President Jokowi said that his visit to Ukraine was a manifestation of the Indonesian people's concern for Ukraine.

"I conveyed to President Zelenskyy that I made this visit as a manifestation of Indonesia's concern for the situation in Ukraine," said President Jokowi when delivering a press statement with President Zelenskyy after the meeting.

President Jokowi emphasized that Indonesia's position has always emphasized the importance of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Although it is still very difficult to achieve, President Jokowi also continues to convey the importance of a peaceful settlement. According to him, the spirit of peace should never fade between the two sides.

"In this regard, I offer to carry a message from President Zelenskyy for President Putin which I will visit soon," he added.

In addition, President Jokowi also expressed his concern for the impact of war on humanity. With existing capabilities, the people and government of Indonesia are trying to provide assistance, including medicine and commitments to reconstruct hospitals around Kyiv.

In addition, President Jokowi also conveyed the importance of Ukraine for the world food supply chain. The Head of State said that all efforts must be made so that Ukraine can resume exporting food.

"It is important for all parties to provide security guarantees for the smooth export of Ukrainian food, including through sea ports. I support the United Nations' efforts in this regard," he stressed.

In this meeting, President Jokowi again conveyed a direct invitation to President Zelenskyy to participate in the G20 Summit which will be held next November in Bali. President Jokowi also conveyed Indonesia's commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Ukraine.

"This year is 30 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Ukraine. I convey Indonesia's commitment to continue to strengthen better cooperation," he said.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for President Jokowi's presence in Ukraine. According to him, this is the first visit by a leader of an Asian country to Ukraine since the invasion.

"Thank you for the presence of President Jokowi, which is the first visit by an Asian leader since the invasion of Ukraine. I also invite Indonesian businesses to participate in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine," said President Zelenskyy.

Also accompanying President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana on the flight to Moscow were Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung. (RRI)

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