Fajarasia.co – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana arrived at Vnukovo II Airport, Moscow, Russia, Thursday (30/6/2022) at around 11.00 local time.
They were welcomed by officials of the Russian Federation, including the Head of State Protocol of the Russian Federation Igor Viktorovich Bogdashev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov.
In addition, the Indonesian Ambassador to Moscow, Jose Antonio Morato Tavares and his wife, and the Defense Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Colonel Budi Susilo and his wife.
From the airport, President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana and their entourage headed to a transit hotel before heading to the Kremlin to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Prior to meeting President Putin, the President made a state visit to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During the meeting, the President said that his visit to Kyiv was a manifestation of the Indonesian people’s concern for Ukraine.
“I conveyed to President Zelenskyy that I made this visit as a manifestation of Indonesia’s concern for the situation in Ukraine,” said President Jokowi when delivering a press statement with President Zelenskyy after the meeting.
President Jokowi emphasized Indonesia’s position regarding the importance of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Although it is still very difficult to achieve, President Jokowi also continues to convey the importance of a peaceful settlement. According to him, the spirit of peace should never fade.
President Jokowi also offered to carry a message of peace when he met President Putin later.
“In this regard, I offer to carry a message from President Zelenskyy for President Putin which I will visit soon,” he added.
In addition, the President also expressed his concern for the impact of war on humanity. With existing capabilities, the people and government of Indonesia are trying to contribute assistance, including medicines and commitments for the reconstruction of hospitals around Kyiv. ****
