Joko Widodo Meets Jose Ramos Horta to Strengthen Connectivity
- Laily Rachev - Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden
VIVA – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received a state visit from the President of Timor Leste, Jose Ramos Horta at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. During the bilateral meeting, Indonesia and Timor Leste made some agreements to strengthen connectivity.
In this meeting, President Joko Widodo and President Jose Ramos Horta discussed five main points.
Presiden Joko Widodo dan Presiden Timor Leste Jose Ramos Horta di Istana Bogor
- Laily Rachev - Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden
One of them, Indonesia and Timor Leste agreed to strengthen connectivity, both on land and at sea.
"We agreed to strengthen connectivity, both land and sea," President Jokowi said after a bilateral meeting with President Ramos Horta.
For the land route, President Joko Widodo hopes that the launch of the Kupang-Dili bus route can be carried out soon.
Meanwhile, for sea connectivity, it is necessary to open the Kupang-Dili-Darwin Sea transportation journey.
"For sea connectivity, I see the importance of opening the Kupang-Dili-Darwin ship route," Joko Widodo said.
In addition, Joko Widodo also said Indonesia and Timor Leste agreed to cooperate to strengthen border development. Therefore, Jokowi hopes that the construction of the Napan PLBN will be completed in 2022.
"I hope the construction of the Napan PLBN can be completed this year and I also encourage the joint border committee to be carried out again," Joko Widodo remarked.
Presiden Joko Widodo dan Presiden Timor Leste Jose Ramos Horta di Istana Bogor
- Laily Rachev - Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden
Jokowi also conveyed the commitment of SOEs and Indonesian companies to participate in development in Timor Leste, including in the infrastructure sector.
"I encourage the two countries to immediately complete the bilateral investment treaty. The value of Indonesia's investment in Timor Leste currently reaches US$ 818 million, especially in the banking, oil and gas and telecommunications sectors," Joko Widodo added.
Closing his statement, President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo also appreciated the bilateral meeting between the two countries which he considered to be productive.
