Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit Australia
Joined by First Lady Iriana Widodo, Indonesia’s leader will meet with the Prime Minister for the eighth Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with his Indonesian counterpart during his three-day trip to Australia.
President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana will touch down in Sydney on Monday.
Mr Widodo will meet with the Prime Minister for the eighth Australia-Indonesia Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
“I am delighted to welcome my friend President Widodo to Australia,” Mr Albanese said in a statement on Wednesday.
“This will be our fourth meeting together. As one of our closest neighbours, Australia is building extensive co-operation with Indonesia on climate, economic development, education and regional security issues.
“Our region’s prosperity and stability requires collective effort and responsibility — that’s why Australia is committed to being a strong partner to our friends and neighbours in Southeast Asia.
“I look forward to meeting with President Widodo and the First Lady in Sydney.”
It’s understood the leaders will discuss areas of co-operation, commercial and economic links, and opportunities for both countries in the transition to net zero emissions.
Mr Widodo and his wife will then depart on Wednesday.
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