Jokowi also invited the Japanese government to invest in other fields in the country.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) continued his working visit to Japan after visiting China. When meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Khisida in Tokyo, Jokowi discussed trade and investment between the two countries.
"We agree that the IJEPA amendment protocol can be finalized and signed at the G20 Summit in Bali, next November," Jokowi said in his statement, Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
In addition, Jokowi specifically asked Japan to provide support for reducing tariffs for several plantation and fishery products. Such as tuna, banana, pineapple, and market access for mango products.
Jokowi also invited the Japanese government to invest in other fields in the country. He also gave special awards for projects completed on time by the Japanese government.
"Several strategic projects that I conveyed to accelerate their completion include MRT Jakarta North-South Phase II and East-West Phase I, West Papua Industrial Estate, expansion of the Patimban Port and Patimban Access Toll Road, and we also discussed the commitment to cooperation for the continuation of the Project. Gas Masela," said Jokowi.
Jokowi also asked the Japanese government for new scientific and technological support for several strategic projects in Indonesia. For example, for the downstreaming of natural commodities, the development of electric cars and motorcycles, as well as the health and food sectors.
In particular, I invite Japan to support the acceleration of achieving Indonesia's Net Zero Emission target through advocating for innovative technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia technology," Jokowi said.
Jokowi also offered more intensive cooperation for sending Indonesian workers to Japan. Jokowi also expressed his appreciation for Japan's support for Indonesia's presidency at the G20, to make a significant contribution to the global economic recovery
“For the Indo-Pacific Region, next year Indonesia will be the Chair of ASEAN and Japan will be the Chair of the G7. We will continue to coordinate in formulating the priority agenda of the chairmanship, in order to contribute more to peace and prosperity in the region and the world. Thank you Prime Minister Kishida, see you at the G20 Summit in Bali," said Jokowi. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between)
