ASEAN Agrees to Build Electric Car Ecosystem
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VIVA – The Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) conveyed the results of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on May 9-11, 2023. The ASEAN Leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the economic sector.
"ASEAN agreed to build an electric car ecosystem and become a significant part of the world supply chain. So, downstream the industry is key," President Jokowi said as quoted from the Presidential Secretary's Youtube on Thursday.Â
In addition, the implementation of local currency transactions and digital payment connectivity between countries agreed to be strengthened, President Joko Widodo added.Â
He also said: "This is in line with ASEAN centrality so that ASEAN will be stronger and more independent."
Presiden Jokowi melakukan konferensi pers pada pertemuan pemimpin KTT ASEAN 2023
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Furthermore, according to President Jokowi, Indonesia wants to see ASEAN become strong and can handle various challenges ahead. Then, be responsive to dynamics and continue to play a central role in the region.
"Therefore, I invite the leaders to sail together on a pinisi ship, so the atmosphere is relaxed and familial," he said.
Because ASEAN is a family in a strongly bond and its unity is important to sail towards the same goal, "Making ASEAN the center of growth and a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region," the President stated.Â
Malaysia Tetap Tuntut Indonesia soal Kabut Asap, Meski Akui Hubungan Baik Kedua Negara
Malaysia tetap menuntut Indonesia menangani kabut asap lintas batas dan akan membawa persoalan karhutla ke pertemuan ASEAN di Filipina pada November 2026.
