Attending ASEAN's 56th Anniversary, Heru Pushes Jakarta as Node of Economic Growth
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono accompanied President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to attend the ASEAN's 56th Anniversary celebrations at the ASEAN Secretariat Office, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Tuesday (8/8).
Hopefully, ASEAN countries can continue to mutually strengthen their partnerships
According to him, the ASEAN community is an example of diversity that complements and reinforces each other. It is reinforced by the fact that differences are not an obstacle to realizing the ideals of making ASEAN the epicenter of growth.
"This message was also conveyed by President Jokowi at the ASEAN Day commemoration event. So, on behalf of the Jakarta Provincial Government, I want ASEAN's 56th Anniversary. Hopefully, ASEAN countries can continue to mutually strengthen their partnerships and realize Southeast Asia as the center of economic growth in the world," he explained, in a press release from Jakarta Provincial Government.
City - Kemenlu Holds ASEAN Goes to SchoolsAccording to him, it also applies to Jakarta as a center of growth and the main node of the national economy.
"We need to push for this and make it happen together, as Jakarta is playing its role as a Global City," he expressed.
He also revealed that the trip to the ASEAN Secretariat Office was very interesting, because he invited delegates from friendly countries to try MRT Jakarta transportation.
"I was accompanying the President and his entourage during the commemoration of ASEAN's 56th Anniversary in Jakarta. The event started with taking the MRT with ambassadors from friendly countries from Bundaran HI to ASEAN Secretariat. The President then conveyed his remarks and hopes regarding the future development of ASEAN. Once again, happy anniversary to ASEAN," he expressed.
The meeting was also attended by ASEAN General Secretary, Kao Kim Hourn; delegates from ASEAN member countries; Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi; Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi; Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister, Muhadjir Effendy; Cabinet Secretary, Parmono Anung; Pangdam Jaya, Maj. Gen. TNI M. Hasan; Metro Jaya Police Chief, Gen. Pol. Karyoto; and MRT President Director, Tuhiyat.
