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May
Visit of Japanese Warship Commander and Head of Delegation to Navy Base in Jakarta
Head of the Delegation of Captain Takahiro Nisyiyama and Commander of the Japanese Battleship "JS Samidare" Commander Gen Kawai "along with the entourage carried out an honorary visit to the Navy Base Head Quarter in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/5).
They was received by Vice Commander of the Base, Colonel I Made Wirahadi A.W. representing First Admiral TNI Denih Hendrata. He was accompanied by several officers of the base, Colonel Sugianto, Colonel Ahmad Alfajar, Colonel (KH) Muhadi and Colonel Laut Anggun Nan Tungga.
Before the visit to Mako Lantamal III, the delegation of the Japanese warship delegation had also carried out a visit to the 1st Fleet Base , and then they would also visit National Hero Cemetery, Kalibata.
The visit aimed to strengthen the friendly relations between the Indonesian government,, Navy and the Japanese Navy. (lantamal 3)
May
President Jokowi Inspects Gunung Mas Regency for New Capital City Alternative
According to the President, Gunung Mas regency has the largest area compared to other candidates such as Soeharto Hill in East Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan provincial capital Balikpapan.
“More than 300,000 hectares of lands are ready here (in Gunung Mas regency),” the President said.
However, feasibility from other aspects is currently still under review. “This not involves one or two aspects only,” he added.
Nevertheless, President Jokowi gave no direct answer when asked by reporters regarding a location most suitable among the three candidates for the new capital. “I conduct the inspection to get the feelings and the team will conduct a thorough study which will make it easier to decide,” he said.
The President went on to say that each candidate has its plus and minus points. Gunung Mas regency, for example, is not a flood-free and earthquake-free area; yet it lacks infrastructure so infrastructure must be developed from scratch. Meanwhile, as for Balikpapan, the water is salty and the city is a flood-prone area, he said
Moving the capital city is a big long-term vision to prepare Indonesia to become a developed country and it will be useful in coming years, the President said.
On that occasion, President Jokowi also acknowledged that First President Soekarno must have strong grounds as to why he chose Central Kalimantan as the new seat of the Government to replace Jakarta.
“It is impossible to decide without proper data and facts,” he said. (setkab)
May
On sidelines after chaired the UNSC meeting, FM Retno had a meeting with the Permanent Representative of Gambia to the UN this morning. Indonesia looks forward to welcoming Special Envoy of Gambia to Jakarta in May 2019 (8/5)
They also discussed the proposal to establish Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between ECOWAS and Indonesia as part of our efforts to strengthen economic relations. Indonesia also extended its request for Gambia’s support towards Indonesia’s candidacy in the HRC 2020-2022. ( twitter menlu )
May
FM Meet Palestinian FM in New York
Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi had a meeting with FM Riyad Malki of Palestine at the Indonesian Mission, New York (8/5). They both discussed three issues: preparation for Arria Formula Meeting on Palestine (9/5); situation in Gaza; and plan OIC Summit. (twitter menlu)