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The G20 countries agreed to urge Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine without conditions. This was stated in the G20 Bali Leaders Declaration, Wednesday (16/11/2022).

"Deeply regrets the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. And demands its complete and unconditional withdrawal from Ukrainian territory," the declaration quoted it as saying.

This confirmation is in accordance with decisions that have been stated in other forums. Including the United Nations (UN) Security Council and the UN General Assembly.

The G20 countries also stated that the war had a worse impact on the global economy. Most members also strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed it caused human suffering.

The declaration also stated that war has had a number of other adverse effects. Starting from exacerbating the existing fragility in the global economy, increasing inflation, disrupting supply chains.

Next, increase energy and food insecurity, thereby increasing the risk of financial stability. The G20 countries realize that this forum is not to discuss security, but the Russia-Ukraine war has a real impact on the global economy.

"We recognize that security concerns can have significant consequences for the global economy," the declaration said. The G20 also urges all countries to uphold international law and the multilateral system to ensure peace and stability.

"This includes defending all the goals and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and complying with international humanitarian law. This includes the protection of civilians and infrastructure in armed conflict," the declaration read.

The G20 also emphasized that the use or threat of using nuclear weapons is unacceptable. "Peaceful resolution of conflicts, efforts to overcome crises, as well as diplomacy and dialogue, are very important," the declaration was quoted as saying.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) again called on the leaders of the G20 and the world to stop the war. This was conveyed by the President when opening Session III of the G20 at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Wednesday (16/11/2022).

"Starting this third session, let me repeat the message I conveyed at the opening of the summit yesterday. Stop the war, I repeat, stop the war," said President Jokowi.

President Jokowi emphasized that many things are at stake and war will only bring misery to the people. According to him, the world economic recovery will also not occur if the situation does not improve.

"As leaders, we all have a responsibility to ensure that the global situation is conducive for the future of the world," said the President. Previously, the President at the opening of the G20 Summit stressed all parties to be responsible for ending the war.

"Being responsible here also means we have to stop wars. If wars don't stop, it will be difficult for the world to move forward," said the President, Tuesday (15/11/2022).

In addition, if the war does not stop it will be difficult for the world to be responsible to the next generation. Therefore, the President requested that the G20 countries not let the world fall into a cold war.

"We shouldn't divide the world into parts. We shouldn't let the world fall into a cold war," said the President.

Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo held a meeting with the world leaders partners of the G20 countries and international institutions as part of a series of activities at the G20 Summit at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, on Tuesday, November 15 2022.

Mrs. Iriana, wearing Indonesian clothing which is combined with Balinese woven fabrics directly welcomes and shakes hands with the companions upon arrival at the arrival lobby.

One by one the companions arrived at the arrivals lobby at around 09.00 WITA, starting with Spanish President Madam Maria Begona Gomez Fernandez's companion, Turkish President Madam Emine Erdogan's companion, Japanese Prime Minister Madam Yuko Kishida's companion, European Commission President Heiko von der Leyen's companion, companion The President of the Republic of Korea Madam Kim Keon-hee, to the companion of the President of the People's Republic of China Madam Peng Liyuan.

After being greeted and shaking hands with Mrs. Iriana, the escorts headed to the waiting room that had been provided. In the waiting room, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mrs. Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo and Expert Staff for Social Culture and Empowerment of Indonesian Communities Overseas Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Siti Nugraha Mauludiah accompanied the companions while watching demonstrations of palm leaf crafts, the process of making batik, and the process weave.

"Welcome to Indonesia. I am happy to welcome you and your father on the island of Bali," said Ibu Iriana starting her remarks at the event.

Mrs. Iriana said that in this meeting the companions would be invited to see and experience a number of Indonesian local wisdoms, ranging from handicrafts to Indonesian specialties. Mrs. Iriana also explained one of the traditional musical instruments that was displayed to welcome the companions at the venue.

"This instrument called gamelan is an instrument made of environmentally friendly bamboo. The harmonious strains of this sound can bring us together as if we are one with nature and produce harmony. This harmony is the life of Indonesian people who are harmonious and tolerant amidst differences," said Mrs. Iriana.

Mrs. Iriana also hopes that the companions can enjoy a good time while in Bali so that they can extend their visit to Indonesia. "I'm sure you will fall in love with Indonesia and Bali," said Ibu Iriana.

Afterwards, Mrs. Iriana invited the companions to see various cultural-based activities from a number of regions in the country which were held in the backyard of the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Among them are Mama Noken, gamelan music, Balinese Rindik music, Gondang Batak music, Peacock dance, Tor-tor dance, and children playing snakes and ladders games.

Apart from that, the assistants were also invited by Mrs. Iriana to see an exhibition of woven products and a number of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs) products from various regions in Indonesia. The meeting was then closed with a luncheon with Mrs. Iriana with accompanying leaders of the G20 countries and international institutions. (VOI)

Nine aircraft delegates from the G20 Summit decided to park at Soekarno Hatta Airport (Soetta). The presidential vehicle and one charter plane came from five participating countries.

"There are still five countries with eight presidential planes and one Saudia Airlines charter plane parked in Soetta," said Kombes Pol Sigit Dani Setiono, Head of Soetta Airport Police, to RRI.co.id, Tuesday (11/15/2022).

Sigit explained that several countries parked their planes at Soetta Airport, including Russia.

"Russia, China, Turkey, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have parked their planes in Soetta," he explained.

Sigit emphasized that his party wanted to ensure the safety of parked aircraft. He did not want the bomb terror incident in Turkey to occur at Soetta Airport.

"We are anticipating prevention. Don't let the incident in Istanbul, Turkey, happen at Soetta Airport and disrupt the G20 Presidency," said Dany.

Therefore, he continued, the police carried out sterilization in the Soetta Airport area during the arrival and departure of VVIP guests at the G20 Summit.

The police also conducted random checks of vehicles in the lobby of Terminal I at Soetta Airport. "The area that is the focus of attention is the entrance and lobby of Terminal I at Soetta Airport," he added.

The joint officers consist of Samapta Unit, Soetta Airport Police Traffic Traffic Unit, Polda Metro Jaya Animal Police, Brimobda Polda Metro Jaya, Polsubsector, TNI, and Avsec.
"In addition, there is the Jibom Team, Wanteror and K9 Samapta Polda Metro Jaya," said Sigit. (RRI)