Indonesian President Visits Netherlands for the First Time in 16 Years
Jakarta. President Joko Widodo marked the first official visit to the Netherlands by an Indonesian leader in 16 years on Friday (22/04).
According to Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Joko will focus his visit on government-to-government issues, as he is scheduled to meet with the Netherlands monarchy Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
“President Jokowi will meet with Dutch Prime Minister, Queen Maxima and King [Willem-Alexander] in his capacity as the United Nations adviser for inclusive economic issues,” Retno said in a statement on Thursday.
Joko will visit the Prime Minister’s official residence in Catshuis to sign agreements in research, higher education and the maritime sector.
Following the meeting, the president will visit the Port of Rotterdam — one of the world’s oldest and busiest ports — as well as attending a discussion with 20 chief executives from Dutch companies in the maritime and water management sectors.
He will also attend an Indonesia-Dutch Business Forum at the Amrath Kurhaus Grand Hotel, along with 15 Dutch company heads.
“The Indonesia-Dutch Business Forum will produce a number of commitments with the value of $601.2 million,” said Retno.
The president is scheduled to meet with the royal couple at the Noordeinde Palace in the afternoon, before returning to Indonesia.
Former president Abdurrahman Wahid visited the nation in 2000.
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