In Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN 2023, Jakarta will host a series of ASEAN Summits.

It is an honor for Jakarta to be the host of this meeting

The series of events that will be held in the near future are the 2023 Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC) and ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF), on August 1-2, 2023, in the Gelora Bung Karno area, Central Jakarta.

"It is an honor for Jakarta to be the host of this meeting. Besides that, there will also be the inauguration of the ASEAN Park in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta," expressed City Secretary, Joko Agus Setyono, in the Jakarta Provincial Government's press release, Monday (7/31).

According to him, there were five priority issues that would be discussed, namely Inclusive Economic Growth, Digital Transformation, Resilient Cities and Climate Action, Localization of Sustainable Development Goals, and Sustainable Mobility. MGMAC and AMF will be attended by more than 500 participants, including Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Countries, representatives of local government associations from ASEAN member countries, ASEAN Community Permanent Representatives, partners, and other multilateral bodies.

Various preparations have been made by the ranks of Jakarta Government for the smooth running of the MGMAC and AMF activities. He said that synergy across Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) had been carried out long ago.

"For the convenience of the delegation when moving in Jakarta, construction and maintenance as well as beautification along the MGAC-AMF route have been carried out. Then, from the hospitality side, we ensure the delegation gets the best experience and hospitality from Jakarta," he explained.

In addition, the Jakarta Government is also preparing a 'Unity in Diversity' city tour for delegates who raise issues of diversity and tolerance in this city.

They also keep coordinating with the Central Government through the Foreign Ministry, thus the ASEAN Summit series runs smoothly.

He then invited the public and the business world to participate in enlivening the ASEAN Summit series of activities. The presence of the MGAC-AMF is also an opportunity for Jakarta to show the face of a city that continues to grow and develop as part of global cities in the ASEAN region.

"We also apologize to all people, if in this event there is traffic diversion and other matters that are solely aimed at the smooth running, success and success of MGMAC and AMF 2023. Let's succeed Indonesia's Chairmanship in ASEAN 2023," he explained.

Regarding MGMAC and AMF

In 2013, Joko Widodo as Jakarta Governor at that time, initiated the Meeting of Mayors and Governors of ASEAN Capital (MGMAC) in Jakarta. This meeting is the contribution of ASEAN Capital Cities in building the ASEAN Community, discussing various perspectives, challenges and development practices in each member country.

Then, there was also the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) which was formed in 2011 in Surabaya, Indonesia, to show the importance of local contributions to the growth of the ASEAN region. This meeting discussed the development of the ASEAN Community and the role of city governments in accelerating progress and benefits for citizens.

These two meetings were expected to further stimulate the Indonesian economy by providing broad benefits to the community, demonstrating the development of the City of Jakarta, as well as increasing strategic partnerships with ASEAN cities and other countries.