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President Joko Widodo admitted that he had a conversation via telephone with President of  China,  Xi Jinping on Tuesday night (12/2). To journalists at the State Palace, Jakarta on  Wednesday (13/2), President Joko Widodo explained that in his conversation with President Xi Jinping, he conveyed condolences for the outbreak of COVID-19 in China. COVID-19 is a new virus named  by WHO (World Health Organization), a type of Corona Virus which is endemic to China. President Joko Widodo also expressed optimism that China will be able to overcome the COVID-19 problem in a short time. The President also explained that Indonesia is ready to provide assistance if needed by China.

"I had conversation on telephone with Chinese President, Xi Jinping. Firstly, I expressed condolences and sympathy to the victims of the corona virus in China.  Then, I said that Indonesia will always be with China in a difficult time like this. I also stated that Indonesia believes that China  can solve the corona virus problem quickly. That's  what I conveyed to President Xi Jinping," President Joko Widodo said.  

Previously, a number of media in China stated that  President Xi Jinping on Tuesday night (11/2) had communicated with President Joko Widodo. President Xi assured President Joko Widodo that China has won the war against COVID-19. Xi also expressed his appreciation for the attention given by the Indonesian government to China. He further said as a friendly country, Indonesia and China must walk hand in hand for progress. (Ndy)