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Aisyah Llewellyn

Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile

Joko Widodo, Indonesia's president, speaks during an interview at the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 [Bloomberg]

Medan, Indonesia – Indonesia stands at the “pinnacle” of international leadership and its economy is strong enough to withstand global headwinds, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said in an annual address to parliament.

Striking an optimistic tone ahead of Indonesia’s 77th independence day on August 17, Widodo said on Tuesday that the country’s economic fundamentals remain strong “in the midst of global economic turbulence” and as “crisis after crisis haunts the world”.

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