Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape hold a momentous press conference, marking the successful culmination of President Widodo's one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Their meeting yielded several significant accomplishments and outcomes of great importance.
President Widodo's visit holds particular significance, given Indonesia's prominent standing as the 16th-largest economy globally, boasting a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of US$1.392 trillion, and the 7th-largest economy based on purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP of US$4.398 trillion. Papua New Guinea is privileged to have such a formidable economic powerhouse as its neighboring country.
The historic visit encompassed not only crucial government-to-government affairs but also aligned with the fundamental objectives of Prime Minister Marape's Pangu Pati, which are focused on fostering economic growth and enhancing commerce and trade relations.
In this video, President Widodo shares his reflections on the visit in Bahasa Indonesia, while Prime Minister Marape elaborates on the remarkable achievements and outcomes resulting from this significant event.
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