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Indonesian Vice President, Jusuf Kalla officially closed the High Level Consultation Forum - World Muslim Scholars at Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (May 3). In his speech, VP Jusuf Kalla hopes that the Forum can contribute to the efforts in a bid to suppress the spread of distorted teachings that could disrupt the stability of the state. He also stated that the spread of doctrine may potentially trigger the creation of conflict in the community. He emphasized the importance of the Ulema’s major role throughout the world to prevent the spread of such deviant teachings by disseminating the true religious teachings to the people.

“That's why, our hope is all in this meeting we may not only think about it but how to stop the teachings that would cause problems in our country,” Vice President Jusuf Kalla said.

Furthermore, Vice President Jusuf Kalla stated that Indonesia has a responsibility to create peace in the world. Until now, Indonesia has managed to reconcile the conflict triggered by deviant teachings circulating in the community. He hopes that this can be transmitted to all Muslims in the world. (VOI/Ndy/Trans by Rezha/RHM)

Indonesia and Brunei are committed  to increase trade between the two countries in the future. The commitment was reached after a meeting conducted by President Joko Widodo and Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the Presidential Palace of Bogor, West Java, Thursday, May 3, 2018.

President Joko Widodo, when delivering his introduction in a bilateral meeting, said that cooperation between the two countries has been well established. He also joyfully welcomed the visit of Sultan Brunei to Indonesia.

"Welcome Sri Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and all delegates from Brunei Darussalam at Bogor Palace, it is an honor for us to receive your visit to Indonesia," said the President.

The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam himself later revealed that his visit this time was a return visit to the presence of President Joko Widodo in the 50th anniversary of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Bertahta in October 2017 last year. He hopes that with this visit both countries can continue to strengthen friendship.

"I believe this exchange of visits reflects a close friendship and a long-standing understanding between the two countries," Sultan said.

After the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi, explained that the two countries discuss about trade cooperation. She said that trade between the two countries has indeed declined in terms of trade value. However, the decline is not related to trading volume.

"Trade between Indonesia and Brunei has decreased, but this decline is not related to trading volume but with the value of trade due to the decline of oil prices.By Brunei previously exported oil to Indonesia with oil prices falling, the value of the trade decreased automatically, "she said.

To that end, the two leaders of the country committed to increase trade by among others exploring the potential cooperation, trade, and investment that can be done by both countries.

"Both leaders said that for the field of investment, for example, which has a high potential to be developed, among others in the field of fisheries, agriculture, shipping, and ports," she added.

Brunei Darussalam is also interested in investing in the development of "10 New Bali".

Another potential that continues to be improved is the sale of the main tool product weaponry system (alutsista) made in Indonesia. Retno said that they are primarily interested in armored vehicle personnel carriers and weaponry. ( rel biro pers )

President Joko Widodo conveyed a number of leadership-related messages to the Heads of OSIS from high school in Indonesia,  Thursday, May 3, 2018, gathered in the backyard of Presidential Palace Bogor, West Java. While having a casual dialogue, the Head of State discussed the conditions that a leader must have. Also present to accompany the President in the event were Minister of Education and Culture Muhadjir Effendy and Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi.

"Being a leader should be able to encourage, encourage, inspire, set an example, set an example, can protect," said the President to the students.

In addition, courage is also one of the conditions that must be owned by a leader. Given the many trials and obstacles to be faced in the future.

For that reason, the President appreciates and supports the students to follow the 'Student Leadership Training of the Year 2018'. Expected after the activity, embedded leadership for the students who participated.

"Children should have a sense of pride in the country and its people so that they are brought together in the training student leadership in 2018," said the President.

The President also invites students to dare to aspire to become the best leader in the future.

"Who wants to be a regent please, want to be mayor please, want to be governor please, want to be a minister please, want to be entrepreneur please, want to be a doctor please, want to be president please," said President.

Previously, the President had invited 272 students from 34 provinces to tour the Presidential Palace Bogor, West Java. The occasion was used by the Head of State to explain the various information about the Presidential Palace built by Governor-General, Baron van Imhoff in 1745.

"I also told that in this castle we have 460 deer, 13 goats, etc. I explain everything in detail," said the President.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry and Creative Economy Agency will hold a conference to boost Indonesia creative economy -World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE). This is the first conference ever held. In addition to Indonesia, the conference will also invite 51 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and the United States to exchange experiences and share thoughts with creative economy. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno LP Marsudi remarked in her welcoming speech at the gala dinner of WCCE on Wednesday (May 2^nd 2018) that the creative economy has a major role in economy and global development.

“Creative economy is one of future drivers on global economic growth and development. Even today, creative economy has become the most creative growing sector, capitalizing more than $2.25 trillion dollars. It provides nearly 30 million jobs. In Indonesia, the growth of creative economy has been very impressive. It is becoming an important contributor to our economic and social development,” Retno Marsudi said.

Minister Retno added that today, Indonesian business in creative economy has developed rapidly, such as Go-Jek, Traveloka, Tokopedia and Bukalapak. She also disclosed that the existence of this creative business is able to increase employment and social impact. WCCE will be held for two days in Bali on November 2018. This conference will discuss important components related to creative economy and medium businesses. WCCE also invites ministries or creative economy agencies from other countries and business people to exchange experience and establish cooperation with Indonesia. (VOI/Rezha/Trans by NK/RHM)