Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) departed for Washington D.C. on Tuesday morning to attend a two-day ASEAN-US Special Summit.

During his visit to Washington DC, the president will also hold a series of meetings with several prominent figures.

“The series of meetings that I will attend include a meeting with members of (the US) Congress, a meeting with CEOs of US large (companies) and a meeting with (US) Vice President (Kamala) Harris as well as the US climate change team,” Jokowi stated prior to departing for Washington D.C. from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Indonesia is currently the coordinator of the ASEAN-US partnership for the 2021-2024 term, Jokowi stated.

Indonesia expects the ASEAN-US Special Summit to come up with cooperation that may contribute to creating peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

“With the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, the ASEAN is ready to synergize with its all partner countries, including the US, in developing concrete, inclusive, and mutually beneficial cooperation. We take responsibility for making the Indo-Pacific region a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region,” the president noted.

Jokowi will return from Washington D.C. after concluding the series of meetings on May 13. He is scheduled to arrive back home on May 15.

Source: Antara News