Indonesia and Laos Find Solutions to Handle Human Trafficking

VIVA – The Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) together with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met on Tuesday to discuss how to handle human trafficking in the ASEAN regions. This meeting was held at Hotel Meruorah, Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur. 

According to Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, both leaders emphasized the importance of both countries enhancing cooperation in eradicating human trafficking, especially in ASEAN member countries. 

Not only that, but they also discuss several economic cooperation between Laos and Indonesia, "The economic cooperation including in the fields of energy and transportation," the Minister informed. 

She also said: "Mr. President conveyed some cooperation between Indonesian SOEs, including cooperation between PLN and Electricite Du Laos, then procurement of aircraft from PT DI for the Lao air force, and also procurement of trains from PT Inka for PetroTrade Laos Company." 

In the meeting, President Widodo was also accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, and Minister of Trade Zulfikli Hasan.