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Deputy Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia, Oleg V. Kopylovat a press briefing held in Jakarta, Wednesday (18/12) (ANTARA)

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Jakarta is now prepping to welcome its leader, President Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to have an official visit to Indonesia by 2020. As quoted by Antara News Agency, Deputy Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia, Oleg V. Kopylov confirmed this information at a press briefing held in Jakarta, Wednesday (18/12), and stated that the embassy has not ensured the details pertaining to this plan. He also said that Russia has been concentrating on the anticipated visit of President Vladimir Putin to Jakarta. Russia has been working hard on that, and hopes the schedule will allow him to visit Jakarta in 2020 upon the invitation of President Joko Widodo. The preparations, including several documents, are currently being reviewed and will later be signed by the leaders of both countries. He added that one of the documents is related with declaration on strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia that will mark a big step ahead in the two countries' relations. (Ant)