Jakarta, 21 Rabiul Awwal 1438/21 December 2016 (MINA) – President Joko Widodo, better known by his nickname Jokowi, arrived in West Kalimantan on Wednesday morning for a working visit to inaugurate the integrated cross-border post in Entikong.
Boarding presidential aircraft Indonesia-1, the president and his entourage arrived at Supadio International Airport in Kubu Raya District, West Kalimantan Province, at 7:20 a.m. local time, Antara reported.
From the airport, President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana were flown by a military Super Puma helicopter to Entikong in Sanggau District for the inauguration.
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Earlier, West Kalimantan Governor Cornelis remarked in the provincial city of Pointianak on Monday that the Entikong cross-border post, utilizing highly sophisticated equipment to control and inspect the movements of border crossers, will later function as a custom integrated service center, quarantine, and security point.
After inaugurating the cross-border post, President Jokowi will attend an event to present food supplements and land certificates to local inhabitants of the Sanggau and Kubu Raya districts, as part of a strategic program.
The head of state is scheduled to return to Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon.
His entourage comprises Coordinating Minister for Human and Cultural Development Puan Maharani, Health Minister Nila F Moeloek, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Agricultural and Spatial Planning Minister/Head of the National Land Agency Sofyan Djalil. (T/R07/R01)
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