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May
Indian Embassy Invites 10 Thousand Citizens Attend International Yoga Day
The Embassy of India to Indonesia in Jakarta is to hold the International Yoga Day celebration which in 2018 has entered the fourth year. The celebration of International Yoga Day in Indonesia this year is different from previous years. This year the Embassy of India in Indonesia specifically cooperates with the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia to hold International Yoga Day in 10 cities in Indonesia. The 4th International Yoga Day has significance in enhancing relations between Indonesia and India. According to the Minister of Tourism RI, Arief Yahya, in his press conference in Jakarta, Monday, April 30, 2018 Indonesia is a country that actively helped India mobilize support from 177 countries in the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014 to set June 21 as International Yoga Day. In addition, the two countries also have similarities in the development of the body of Yoga culture. The commemoration takes the theme "Ten Cities, Ten Days, Unites Twenty Thousand Yoga Lovers, Promotes Health and Happiness Through Yoga". The peak event of the celebration will be held at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta Special Region on June 24, 2018. The organizers hope more than 10 thousand people will take part in various yoga sessions together. In addition to the peak event in Yogyakarta, yoga day celebration will be held with yoga practitioners community in Malang on April 22; Jakarta on 28 April; Yogyakarta on May 5; Bandung on June 9; Bali on June 16-17; Surabaya on June 21st; Jakarta June 23, Medan June 24; and ended in Surabaya on 10 August. (VOI 01.05.2018 Rezha/AHM)
May
Indonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed developments on the Korean Peninsula in particular the outcome of the High Level Summit between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (RDRK).
Therefore, Indonesia strongly supports the peace efforts being explored by Korean President Moon Jae-in and President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.
Indonesia's support for the peace of the two countries was conveyed directly by President Joko Widodo upon receiving the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, Kim Chang-beom, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, An Kwang Il.
"I just held a meeting with the Ambassador of North Korea and Mr. Ambassador of South Korea who in essence Indonesia is very supportive of the peace process that exists," said President at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday, April 30, 2018.
The President explained that Indonesia hopes and gives full support for the peace process of both sides to be continued in agreements that affect the peace process in the region and of course around the world.
"He mentioned that there will be a follow-up process of the two presidential meetings in exchange for separate families, as well as processes in the construction of offices for communication links from South Korea and North Korea," he added.
Furthermore, in the meeting with the ambassadors of both countries, President Joko Widodo conveyed Indonesia's readiness to participate in the peace process if needed. In fact, Indonesia is ready to facilitate the planned meeting between President Kim Jong-un and President of the United States, Donald Trump.
In addition, the President also discussed the preparation of the Asian Games which will take place in August 2018 in Indonesia.
Furthermore, the President hopes that the Asian Games will not only become sport event but also friendship and peace event. Both ambassadors expressed their full support for the success of hosting the Asian Games.
Also present accompanying the President in the meeting was Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. (Press Release: Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of Presidential Office)
May
Indonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed developments on the Korean Peninsula, in particular the outcome of the High Level Summit between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (RDRK).
Indonesia's support for the peace of the two countries was conveyed directly by President Joko Widodo upon receiving the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, Kim Chang-beom, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, An Kwang Il. (Press Release: Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of Presidential Office)
May
President Joko Widodo Opens High Level Consultation of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat
High Level Consultation of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat was officially opened by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Bogor Palace, West Java, Tuesday, 1 May 2018 at 09.00 am local time. The High Level Consultation is organized by the Office of the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Interfaith and Inter-civilization Dialogue and Cooperation in Bogor, West Java on May 1-3, 2018 and in Jakarta on May 4, 2018.
There are several issues related to the Wasatiyat Islam to be discussed at the Summit, starting from the level of conception, its implementation in the world, and also the challenges in the future. In addition, Indonesia will specifically share its experience in implementing the Wasatiyat Islam.