Tokyo (Antara Bali) - Indonesia and Japan have agreed to form a maritime forum for the two countries to develop cooperation in security, industry and infrastructure in the field.
During his working visit to Japan, President Joko Widodo met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in his office on Monday, and following the meeting, they revealed in a joint statement that they had agreed to set up a maritime forum.
"We exchanged ideas regarding issues related to the interests of both nations, including the setting up of an official-level maritime forum as a new initiative," President Joko Widodo said.
He added that as common democracies and maritime countries in Asia, Indonesia and Japan would increase their strategic relations.
He hoped Indonesia would further develop and play a more important role both in the region and internationally.
Abe welcomed Joko Widodos appreciation of Japan, which Indonesia considers a democratic and peaceful country that has contributed significantly to its economy. Moreover, President Joko Widodo noted that the two countries had also agreed to cooperate in the fields of defense, trade, and investment promotion. (WDY)
