Indonesia, Turkey to Discuss Economy and Security Cooperation

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

Ankara, 11Shawwal 1438/6 July 2017 (MINA) Indonesian President Joko Widodo will discuss economic development and security cooperation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a state visit to Turkey.

“There are eight agendas that will be discussed on Thursday by the president during his visit to Ankara. The president will arrive in Ankara on Wednesday evening,” Antara News quoting the Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi as saying here on Wednesday.

According to Marsudi, Jokowi will enhance the cooperation on economic development by inaugurating the Indonesia-Turkey Comprehensive Economic Partnership (IT-CEPA).

Indonesia and Turkey will also develop the cooperation on strategic industry field.

Additionally, Jokowi will also discuss the cooperation on counter-terrorism with Erdogan.

Jokowi will not only visit the Anitkabir or the Mausoleum of Atat?rk to lay wreaths but also visit the Kocatepe Mosque that was built in 1967 and 1987.

“Erdogan will hold a welcoming ceremony for Jokowi and will conduct a tete-a-tete meeting as well as bilateral meeting,” Marsudi revealed.

Both presidents will also witness the signing ceremony of health sector cooperation and the inauguration of IT-CEPA.

Jokowi and Erdogan will hold a joint press statement and continue with the state luncheon.

After meeting Erdogan, Jokowi will also conduct one-to-one meeting with business sector leaders.

“Several business leaders who have high interest to hold cooperation with Indonesia will meet Jokowi,” Marsudi said.

Jokowi will continue his visit to Hamburg, Germany, on 6 July, 2017, to attend the G20 Summit Meeting 2017. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)