Indonesian President Widodo ends official visit and leaves Philippines | Global News

Indonesian President Widodo ends official visit and leaves Philippines

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 12:51 PM January 11, 2024

MUTUAL INTERESTS Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President Marcos open their bilateral meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday. Security, defense cooperation and trade were on the agenda, plus the long-standing plea from Manila for Jakarta to finally free convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso. (January 10, 2024) MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

MUTUAL INTERESTS Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President Marcos open their bilateral meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). Security, defense cooperation and trade were on the agenda, plus the long-standing plea from Manila for Jakarta to finally free convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso. (Photo from MARIANNE BERMUDEZ)

MANILA, Philippines — Indonesian President Joko Widodo departed from Manila on Thursday afternoon following a three-day official visit.

Widodo met with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday in Malacañang to discuss the bilateral relationships between Indonesia and the Philippines.

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From the meeting, a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation was signed.

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Widodo also asked Marcos for a review of the 1975 border agreement between the two nations.

The two leaders talked about regional stability, peace, and concerns regarding South China Sea as well.

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