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Foreign Minister of Indonesia. Retno Marsudi chaired the UNSC in UNHQ, New York this morning (22/05). She called for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and uphold multilateralism principles, through dialogue and negotiations.

After the session on UNSC, Minister Retno had a good meeting with Amb. Joanna Wronecka of Poland. Indonesia is appreciative of the protection of civilization in Armed Conflict. She also met Permanent Representative Jan Kickert of Austria in the UNHQ

She had also met Swiss Representative. Indonesia and Switzerland have a good cooperation in Humanitarian diplomacy. The members of the Group of Friends of Protection of Civilians. Discussed with the Permanent Representative of Switzerland, H.E. Jurg Lauber.

Finally, Minister Retno Marsudi had a good discussion with the PR of Norway, H.E. Mona Juul, New York on the issue of Palestine at the UN  I also conveyed a request for Norway's support towards Indonesia's candidacy in the UNHRC 2020-2022. (kemenlu twitter)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asserted that he opened himself to anyone to work together to build this country, to advance this country. But he stressed that it would not tolerate anyone who would disturb security, especially rioters.

"We will not make room for rioters who will damage our country, will damage the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. There is no choice, there is no choice, the TNI and Polri will take firm action in accordance with applicable law, "President Jokowi said at a press statement at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (22/5) afternoon.

Previously, the Head of State emphasized that as head of state and head of government, he had an obligation to maintain political stability and security stability.

While related to the election as an event from the long journey of the Indonesian state, President Jokowi reminded, that the constitution provided that all disputes, the dispute was resolved through the Constitutional Court (MK).

"I appreciate Mr. Prabowo-Sandi who brought the dispute to yesterday's Presidential Election to the Constitutional Court. I also believe that the judges in the Constitutional Court will decide according to the facts, based on the facts, "said President Jokowi.

The Head of State also reminded that at this time is the month of Ramadan, a month full of blessings, a month full of forgiveness, a month full of love for us all of mutual respect, mutual respect, and obligation as Muslims to multiply good deeds, do good. According to the Head of State, the situation is still under control. For that, he asked the public not to worry.

"I invite to knit back unity, knit back the brotherhood, knit back our harmony because Indonesia is our home together," concluded the Head of State.

Accompanying President Jokowi when delivering the press conference Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Wiranto, Secretary of State Pratikno, Secretary of State Pramono Anung, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, and National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian.

Meanwhile, presidential candidate number 02 Prabowo Subianto is called on all public officials, police, community leaders, religious leaders, and citizens to avoid all forms of violence that can be inflated during the month of Ramadan.

"We will not be able to occur again," said Prabowo Subianto said at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Also, Prabowo Subianto asked the security forces to protect the people and not to harm or shoot protesters. (kemensetkab-ant)

In addition to holding MotoGP in 2021, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that it would be even more efficient or better for country branding if Indonesia also had Formula One (F1) car racing, which is the world's leading car racing.

"He said that this F1 should be explored to be held in the context of Indonesian country branding and also in strengthening sports tourism brands in Indonesia in addition to MotoGP, and also Indonesia's efforts to host the Olympic Games in 2032," said Director of Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Abdulbar Mansoer ended with the Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) Erick Thohir received by President Jokowi, at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java (West Java), Wednesday (5/22) afternoon.

As the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) manager, in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), which will be the arena for the Street Race circuit for MotoGP 2021, IDC Managing Director Abdulbal Mansoer expressed his readiness to support the government's program.

"We will immediately follow up the President's direction to see the possibility that F1 can be held at the Mandalika Circuit," Abdulbar said.

According to the Director of ITDC, in the near future he will also coordinate with those who will work together on this matter in holding F1 racing. He hopes in the near future to be able to convey more things about the possibility of bringing F1 in Indonesia after MotoGP.

So far, continued Abdulbar, the government strongly supports the implementation of the MotoGP in Mandalika. In fact, continued Abdulbar, the President conveyed to the press also that the access road from the airport to Mandalika would be built by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), then there would be widening of the airport runway, as well as repairing the port for cruise. "So the support from the government is very clear," he said.

ITDC itself, according to Abdulbar, only built the circuit with its partner, Vinci. ITDC is the owner of the land and is now in the stage of completing homologation, continued Abdulbar, then the related parties will also complete the technical documents.

"So in October, Insya Allah, God willing, we will start building in a period of 12 months, the road will only run for 4.3 kilometers. And here we have also confirmed that it can be used for F1 too. For MotoGP we will start road construction in October 2019, "said Abdulbar.

Regarding the possibility of adjusting the circuit development specs from the motorbike arena to the F1 race arena, the Director of ITDC Abdulbas Mansoer stated, even though he only received this news a few days ago, his team immediately confirmed that the shape of the shape did not need to be changed.

"There is only treatment for topsoil and some signals or sensors that we have to add because the nature is somewhat different but it will not change significantly from the budget side or from the technical side of the road," said Abdulbar.

While KOI Chairman Erick Thohir considered, the track being built in Mandalika can also be used for car racing, and there is no waste for the F1 racing arena or other car racing vehicles.

In fact, according to Erick, there all parties also see this opportunity not only as an organizer but also how to be associated with future investment, tourism investment.

"We know that Indonesia is exploring not only halal tourism but also how to explore becoming a country that does not compete with neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia in selling sports tourism or culture," Erick said. (kemensetkab)

Heartiest congratulations @jokowi on your re-election! As two large democracies, we take collective pride in successful celebration of democracy. We wish you and people of Indonesia all success under your dynamic leadership.

As our nations mark seven decades of our diplomatic relationship, I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Original message from Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in Bahasa Indonesia ( https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1130696519492018177 )