Jakarta – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) welcomed efforts to strengthen relations between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia with the establishment of the Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Supreme Coordination Council.
” Amidst the significantly polarized world circumstance, a relationship in between the 2 countries is significantly required,” President Jokowi stated during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister (PM) of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Thursday (October 19).
According to a declaration released by the Presidential Secretariat got here on Friday, the bilateral conference between President Jokowi and PM Mohammed resulted in a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
The MoUs were signed by both sides, as seen by President Jokowi and PM Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud.
In addition to the establishment of the Supreme Coordinating Council between the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the other MoUs belong to technical cooperation between the National Standardization Agency (BSN) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.
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The brand-new contracts also include cooperation in the field of youth and sports and halal product guarantee.
President Jokowi held a bilateral meeting with the PM of Saudi Arabia throughout the 2nd day of his working visit to Riyadh.
The President was accompanied by Saudi Arabia’s Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi throughout the journey to Al-Yamamah Palace.
Upon reaching the front backyard of Al-Yamamah Palace, President Jokowi was formally welcomed by the PM of Saudi Arabia, and they strolled together to the stage of honor. The inviting procession continued with the playing of the national anthems of the 2 nations.
The 2 leaders then strolled towards the lobby of the palace to present the delegates from each nation.
The Indonesian delegation that participated in the meeting comprised Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan, among others.
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