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PLN Gradually Recovers Electricity Supply (0)

State-owned electricity firm PT PLN has recovered electric power to Balaraja Extra High Voltage substation in Banten Province, and furthermore it will be channeled to Suralaya steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) to gradually recover its operation to reach its capacity of 2800 MW of electricity.

In addition, power supply from Gandul Extra High Voltage substations in Depok, West Java Province, will be channeled to Muara Karang gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) to supply electricity to the Indonesian capital city, Jakarta.

Acting President Director of PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani said here on Sunday that the power supply to Jakarta was expected to recover within three hours.

"We apologize for the inconvenience today, and currently all efforts have been made to recover the Java-Bali power system, especially in the area of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta," Cahyani said.

The company has focused on power supply to PLTGU Muara Karang and PLTGU Priok to recover the system in the capital city.

Previously, PLN has recovered the operation of hydro-generated power plant (PLTA) Saguling and PLTA Cirata which are functioned as power stabilizer, and, at the same time, supply the electricity to PLTU Suralaya through Cibinong, Depok, Gandul, Lengkok, Balaraja and Suralaya extra high voltage substations.

PLTU Suralaya is expected to return to its normal operation within six hours to normalize power system in West Java and Banten.

Blackout that affected thousands of homes and public facilities in West Java, Jakarta, and Banten was caused by several troubles in the extra high voltage 500 kV transmission of Ungaran - Pemalang.

"PLN has taken its best efforts and will have evaluation to prevent recurrence of today's incident," Cahyani said.

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President Joko Widodo arrives in Dhaka, Bangladesh

28
January

President Jokowi Arrives in Bangladesh After a State Visit in Pakistan

Written by Ani Hasanah

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After flying two hours and 40 minutes, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh at 16:20 local time or 17.20 West Indonesia Time by Indonesian Presidential plane-1 on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

At the airport, President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana were greeted by Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and First Lady Rashidah Khanam. After that President Jokowi and the President of Bangladesh headed for Honorary Dais to attend the state ceremony.

In the afternoon, President Jokowi received an honorary visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at the hotel where the President is staying.

President Jokowi's meeting with Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid was held at the Credential Hall, Bangabhan Presidential Palace in the evening and ended with a dinner.

Accompanying President and Mrs. Iriana on a flight to Bangladesh are Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita and Special Staff Coordinator President Teten Masduki./// (Release: Protocol, Press and Media Sector Secretariat of the President)

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President Joko Widodo and Pakistani Prime Minister

28
January

President Joko Widodo Discusses Economy and Palestine When Meeting Pakistani PM

Written by Ani Hasanah

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) held a bilateral meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's House on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

President Jokowi believes his state visit to Pakistan will be a new glue to strengthen the cooperation and friendship of both countries. Therefore, President Jokowi focuses on three major bilateral issues, namely economic cooperation, inter-community relations and cooperation for Palestine.

President Jokowi said that the total trade value after the implementation of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the two countries has increased significantly since 2013. In 2016 reached USD2, 1 billion or an increase of ± 8.9% per year.

Other sectors of negotiations, such as services and investments can begin after the goods sector agreement is implemented. To continuously increase the trade, President Jokowi welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the Joint Trade Promotion.

"In the field of investment, I welcome the formation of 'Joint Venture' and processing of palm oil in Port of Qosim, Karachi. This cooperation will be able to make Pakistan the trading center of palm oil and its preparations in South and Central Asia region, "said the President.

Indonesia will export LNG to Pakistan for 10 years, with an additional option of 5 years, 1.5 million tons / year.

"Indonesia is also looking forward to strengthening future energy cooperation such as the possibility of investing Indonesian companies to build LNG regasification facilities and sharing experiences and expertise in environmentally friendly energy utilization," said President Jokowi.

In addition, in a business meeting held on January 26, the transaction value of USD 115 million, among others, increased trade in the areas of oil palm, coal, cocoa, coffee, tea and others.

Another thing that is also discussed in the meeting is strengthening the relationship between the two countries, including increasing the flow of tourists and the business world. Both leaders agreed the two-state business world should be glued together.

At the end of the meeting, President Jokowi called for joint support for the Palestinians. To that end, President Jokowi reminds the Prime Minister to always hold the lobby to get support for Palestinian independence for the sake of humanity and justice.

Also present accompanying the President and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo are Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan, Special Staff Coordinator President Teten Masduki and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amri./// (Release Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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27
January

After meeting Pakistani PM, President Joko Widodo Directly Heads to Bangladesh

Written by Ani Hasanah

Published in Program Highlight

On the fourth day of his five-nation visit, on Saturday, January 27, 2018, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's House, Islamabad, Pakistan. After the state ceremony, President Jokowi held a Tete-a-Tete meeting with PM Abbasi. The event was then followed by a bilateral meeting, the signing of a memorandum of understanding on energy and trade, ending with a luncheon with PM Abbasi. All these activities are held at the Prime Minister's Office, PM House. At noon at approximately 12:30 pm Local Time or 14:30 West Indonesia TIme, President and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo with the entourage will continue the state visit to the fourth country, namely Bangladesh. Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bangladesh Rina Soemarno said that President Jokowi's visit is a highly anticipated state visit because this is the first visit since 15 years. //// (Release of Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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President Joko Widodo at Pakistan Parliament

27
January

President Jokowi: Democracy, The Right Way to Serve Society

Written by Ani Hasanah

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With democracy, political stability in Indonesia can be maintained. With democracy, Indonesia's economic growth is strong enough above 5% every year. With democracy, Indonesia's economy is one of the 20 largest in the world. Those statements were conveyed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo when speaking at the National Assembly of Pakistan on Friday night, January 26, 2018. The President also ensured that this economic growth can be enjoyed by all Indonesian people. In addition, what is needed is a commitment, a strong commitment of all elements of the nation, a commitment to tolerate diversity awake, a commitment to mutual respect for democracy to function properly. At the beginning of his speech, the President said that it was an honor for him to be able to speak before the Joint Session of the Parliament. On June 26, 1963, President Soekarno addressed the Pakistani Parliament and at that moment he boosted the spirit against colonialism and sparked the spirit of cooperation of newly independent nations. According to Joko Widodo, the friendship of Indonesia and Pakistan is not the friendship that just happened yesterday. Indonesia, said the President, will not forget the support of the people of Pakistan against the struggle for Indonesian independence. In addition to friendship, there are many similarities between the two countries. Indonesia and Pakistan are two large Muslim states. // (Release of Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat)

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President Joko Widodo and Pakistan Presiden Mamnoon Hussain

27
January

Indonesia-Pakistan Believed to Encourage Cooperation of the Islamic World

Written by Ani Hasanah

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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) met with Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr Presidential Palace, Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday night January 26, 2018. In his meeting with President Mamnoon, President Joko Widodo said that since the implementation of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA ) in 2013, the value of Indonesia and Pakistan trade has increased significantly from US $ 1.6 billion in 2013 to 2.1 billion US Dollars in 2016. At the beginning of the meeting, President Jokowi said that Indonesia and Pakistan are old friends who had existed decades ago. Since the independence of Indonesia and also since the initiation of the Asian-African Conference. President Joko Widodo expects that the historical closeness of these two countries can be developed into a real cooperation for the welfare and prosperity of the people in both countries. In addition, Indonesia and Pakistan also share many similarities as two large Muslim states and democratic countries. // (Release of Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat)

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26
January

Arriving in Islamabad, President Joko Widodo Welcomed by President of Pakistan

Written by Ani Hasanah

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On the third day of his five-country visit, President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan after a 1-hour, 15-minute flight from New Delhi, India on board of Indonesian Presidential Aircraft-1.

Arriving at 02.30 pm Local Time or at 04.30 pm West Indonesia Time at Nur Khan Air Base, Islamabad, Pakistan, President and Mrs. Iriana was greeted by Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Madam Begun Mahmooda Mamnoon.

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amri and Deputy Head of Protocol of Pakistan Muhammad Junaid Wazir also welcomed President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana.// (Release of Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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26
January

President Joko Widodo Attends the Indian Republic Day Parade

Written by Ani Hasanah

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana attended the 69th Indian Republic Day Parade in Rajhpat, New Delhi, Friday morning, January 26, 2018.

Upon arrival at Rajhpat, President and Mrs. Iriana was greeted by Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After attending the 69th Indian Republic Day Parade, President and Mrs. Iriana and entourage left for Islamabad, Pakistan via Air Force Station, India at 13:45 PM Local Time.

Following President Joko Widodo and Mrs. Iriana on the flight to Islamabad, Pakistan are Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator President Teten Masduki, Presidential Secretariat President Heru Budi Hartono, Director General of Protocol and Consular Ministry of Foreign Affairs / KPN Andri Hadi, Special Staff of President Ari Dwipayana, Military Secretary of President Marsda TNI Trisno Hendradi and Commander of Presidential Security Force Maj. Gen. TNI (Mar) Suhartono. (Release of Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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26
January

Meeting Vietnam PM, President Joko Widodo Wants to Speed Up ZEE Settlement

Written by Ani Hasanah

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President Joko Widodo encouraged the strengthening of cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam in a number of respects. During a bilateral meeting with the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit held at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel, New Delhi, India, on Friday, January 26, 2018, he raised the discussion about two main points that need to be made the attention of both countries.

"First, I want to re-emphasize the importance of accelerating the completion of negotiations on exclusive economic zone (ZEE)," he said.

The discussion is expected to create stability in the waters of both countries such as preventing the occurrence of incidents or tension in the waters. In addition, negotiations on ZEE can also be accompanied by cooperation in the wider field of terrorism and maritime handling.

"In this regard I welcome the achievement of a preliminary agreement relating to the ZEE delimitation area last November.I asked that the two countries' negotiating teams be able to immediately reach a shared understanding of the potential delimitation of the ZEE boundary," he continued.

Meanwhile, the second focus the president has been trying to raise is the policy in the automotive sector that Vietnam implements. The policy regulates the standards and requirements of vehicles imported into the country.

The Head of State said that to comply with the policy taking effect as ofJanuary 2018 takes considerable time and cost. The President expressed his concerns if the policy had implications for the disruption of increased trade cooperation between the two countries over the past three years.

"I see that the policy could have negative implications for Indonesian exports to the Vietnamese market, especially for completely build-up vehicles and completely knock-down vehicles," he said.

To that end, President Joko Widodo asked the Prime Minister of Vietnam to provide an opportunity for Indonesia to learn more detailed rules and policies.

"I hope the Vietnamese government can provide an opportunity for Indonesia to study this policy, consider differences in standards and regulations between countries, and provide a transition period for the exporting country," he said.

President Jokowi also urged that six agreements in education, law, gas utilization in the border region of the continental shelf, rural development, strengthening of maritime security cooperation, and coal supply signed last year can continue to be implemented.

After the meeting, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that both countries have discussed the issue of ZEE delimitation. "We have held talks 10 times, there is progress but we have to push for progress," said Retno.

On the occasion, President Jokowi and PM Nguyễn immediately instructed his staff to accelerate the completion of ZEE.

Accompanying the President during the meeting, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung and Special Staff Coordinator of President Teten Masduki./// (Release Protocol, Press and Media Sector Secretariat of the President)

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26
January

Meeting with Indian PM Modi, Indonesian President Joko Widodo Wants to Improve Economic Cooperation

Written by Ani Hasanah

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On the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel, New Delhi, India, Thursday, January 25, 2018.

In the meeting, President Jokowi conveyed the importance of efforts to increase economic cooperation because bilateral trade between the two countries actually have began to grow since last year but still far from its real potential.

"Therefore, efforts to increase trade should be continuously done including eliminating trade barriers," said the President.

Another thing that was conveyed by President Jokowi is the high tariff increase on vegetables oil to India.

An increase in palm oil tariff will affect Indonesia's palm oil exports. "If Indonesia's palm oil exports are dwindling, I believe it will also affect the fulfillment of the growing Indian market," he said.

Therefore, President Jokowi hopes the Indian government reconsider tariff policy on vegetables oil.

As for the architecture of the Indo-Pacific region, President Jokowi wants to invite key countries in the region to discuss the concept of Indo Pacific.

"My advice, this concept is developed based on openness, inclusive, based on the spirit of cooperation," said President Jokowi.

As a very active country in IORA, President Jokowi believes PM Modi will agree to strengthen the IORA. "So that the Indian Ocean Circle can be a stable and prosperous area," said President Jokowi.

President Jokowi also appreciated India's support for the ASEAN-led Mechanism including the East Asia Summit (EAS).

"Indonesia has proposed the start of maritime cooperation in the EAS which is also supported by India," said President Jokowi.

Therefore in the future, maritime cooperation will be one of the priorities of cooperation between the two countries.

Meanwhile, at the beginning of the meeting, President Jokowi said that the bilateral relations between Indonesia and India are getting stronger, especially since President Jokowi's meeting with PM Modi in December 2016 in India.

"To maintain the momentum of this close cooperation, I invite Your Honor to visit Indonesia this year," said President Jokowi.

Indonesian, President Jokowi invites PM Modi to Indonesia to discuss bilateral cooperation in detail.

Also present were the President, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator of President Teten Masduki and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sidharto Suryodipuro. (Release Protocol, Press and Media Sector Secretariat of the President)

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26
January

President Joko Widodo Wants ASEAN-India Partnership Create Indo-Pacific Region Stability

Written by Ani Hasanah

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A peaceful, stable and prosperous ecosystem must be formed in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean circles in the Indo Pacific Circle. This was conveyed by President Joko Widodo when speaking at the ASEAN - India Commemorative Summit at India Prime Minister Retreat session with the Head of State / Head of ASEAN Government in Rasthrapati Bhawan, Thursday, January 25, 2018.

"I believe through ASEAN-lead mechanism and through the ASEAN-India partnership, a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region can be achieved," said the President.

The President further said the Indo-Pacific concept can naturally be developed based on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation of ASEAN where all key countries have become parties to the treaty.

"The development of the Indo-Pacific concept, should also be carried out openly, transparently, inclusively based on the habit of dialogue; based on the desire to work together and uphold the international law, "the President said.

With such a concept, the President continued, unhealthy rivalry that can lead to "power projection" can be avoided.

The development of the Indo-Pacific concept would be good if carried out through a building block approach, among others by strengthening bilateral and plural-lateral cooperation such as ASEAN-India, strengthening regional mechanisms such as IORA in the Indian Ocean, and ASEAN-lead Mechanisms, especially East Asia Summit (EAS) Pacific Ocean; Linkage and integration of the mechanisms of cooperation between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

"The strengthening of building blocks will also create an Indo-Pacific region that became one of the main sources of economic growth, trade and industrial centers of the world," said President.

The President underscored that maritime cooperation is key in the development of Indo-Pacific region architecture and Indonesia has a strong commitment in enhancing maritime cooperation through both IORA and EAS.

"I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for India's support for ASEAN's centrality. I am optimistic that ASEAN and India will be the backbone of Indo-Pacific cooperation," said the President.

At the beginning of his speech, the President said that last year, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN. At the same time we also commemorate 25 years of ASEAN-India partnership.

"If for the past 50 years, ASEAN has succeeded in creating a peace and welfare ecosystem in Southeast Asia then the ASEAN-India partnership should also be able to contribute equally to the wider region," the President said.

Also present at the ASEAN - India Commemorative Summit were President Joko Widodo and Mrs. Iriana, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita. (Release of Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat)

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