Basuki Scheduled to Fly to Pyongyang in the Upcoming April
access_time February 12 2016 02:52 PM remove_red_eye 1572
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama admitted he was invited by North Korean Ambassador, An Kwang II to visit Pyongyang in the upcoming April. This is because Jakarta and Pyongyang cooperates with sister city.
From Mayor of Pyongyang, hoped I could visit to Pyongyang, considering we are sister city
"From Mayor of Pyongyang, hoped I could visit to Pyongyang, considering we are sister city," said Basuki, when he welcomed North Korean Ambassador, An Kwang II, at City Hall, Friday (2/12).
But he should to check his work schedule before going to Pyongyang in April. "I was scheduled to visit this April, but I have to re-check my schedule first," he stated.
Basuki: Every Country Will Never Lose with CivilianHe stated, Pyongyang is one of cities to strengthen sister city. He also plans to conduct national's capital tour in ASEAN.
"Besides North Korea, Beijing government also sent a request to me to visit," he told.
He assessed, his visit is also to send and train athlete's skill in such countries.