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Presiden Joko Widodo take a picture after give a trophy for Moto GP rider Jorge Martin in Mandalika circuit on Sunday September 29th 2024. (Photo : Vico-Setpres) - 

VOInews, Lombok : President Joko Widodo expressed his appreciation for the development of MotoGP in Indonesia in the last three years. This appreciation was conveyed by the Head of State after witnessing the world motor racing event, Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2024, at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok Regency, on Sunday, September 29 2024.

"I see that developments in the past 3 years have been very good, especially in management, the management is better, the facilities also look better," said the President in his statement to the media crew after the match.

Apart from the implementation which was considered better, President Jokowi also appreciated the presence of local crew from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). According to the President, this shows support for the empowerment of local workers.

"Thirdly, for the crew, I am happy that the 3 thousand crew here are all from NTB. That's what I'm happy about," said the President.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Sunday September 29th 2024, the President also highlighted the importance of evaluation and improvement for better implementation in the future. He emphasized that all deficiencies would continue to be corrected in order to improve the quality of this event.

"I think what we still haven't evaluated enough, fix it, what we haven't evaluated enough, fix it, correct it, fix it," said the President.

The President also said that the organizer, Dorna Sports, gave a positive response to the holding of MotoGP in Mandalika this year. The President said that Dorna appreciated the local culture displayed at the opening ceremony of the racing event.

"Earlier, from Dorna's comments, we said that our organization was different, very good, there was a national anthem and there were dances which were also very good," he said.

The 2024 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika has succeeded in attracting world attention and attracting motor racing fans, both from within and outside the country. President Jokowi's support for this event also emphasizes the importance of international sports for Indonesia, both from a tourism and economic perspective//VOI