President Jokowi Arrives In Manila To Attend ASEAN Summit

Manila (Antara Bali) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) arrived in the Philippines on Sunday to attend the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila.

President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo along with the entourage were greeted with marching band and typical Filipino dances.

President Jokowi will participate in the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines after attending the 25th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam for two days, 10-11 November 2017.

Upon arrival in Manila, President Jokowi will hold a bilateral meeting in the afternoon with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

In the evening, President Jokowi will attend the "Special Gala Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN" held at SMX Convention Center, Manila.

At the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Indonesia will promote efforts to increase cooperation, both between ASEAN members and between ASEAN and its partner countries.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has already been in Manila to attend ministerial meetings and also preparing for the arrival of President Jokowi. (WDY)