Sorong, W Papua (Antaranews Bali) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited
Waisai of Raja Ampat District, West Papua Province, to attend the
commemoration of Mothers Day and enjoy fishing.
Antara reported here on Thursday that Jokowi arrived in Raja Ampat
District at 15.30 Eastern Indonesia Time and was welcomed by the
Governor of West Papua, Dominggus Mandacan, and the Head District of
Raja Ampat, Abdul Faris Umlati.
The president and the First Lady, Iriana Joko Widodo, visited some
fishing spots in Saonek Island along with Mandacan and Umlati.
The presidential entourage boarded the CB Kumawa Jade boat, which was driven by Recky Tito Mugama.
According to Mugama, the president enjoyed the fishing trip and the scenic attractions of Raja Ampat.
"The boat`s crews were so proud to escort the president to Saonek Island," he noted.
He expressed hope that the president?s visit to Raja Ampat would
contribute to the development of the tourism sites located in West
Papua.
Besides, he hoped that the visit can also promote Raja Ampat to the world.
Raja Ampat is a maritime tourism spot located in the northwest of Sorong City in West Papua Province.
The tourism site has beautiful sceneries of coral clusters and several diving spots.
(WDY)
President Jokowi Attends Mothers Day in Raja Ampat
Pewarta : Reported by Ernes B Kakisina 22 Desember 2017 13:23 WIB