Jokowi's Agenda in East Asia Tour: Economic Diplomacy and The G20 Presidency Existence

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Jokowi's final destination is South Korea. He meets with CEOs, and South Korean CEOs praise the conducive investment climate in Indonesia. This visit is an opportunity for President Yoon Seok Yeol to request Jokowi's attention and full support for South Korean investors in Indonesia. Jokowi encourages openness in addressing issues, offering direct communication channels for investors facing challenges. Indonesia becomes South Korea's only strategic partner in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia and South Korea aim to strengthen cooperation in various sectors, including technology industries related to electric vehicles and batteries. A bilateral MoU is signed concerning the IKN development. President Yoon Seok Yeol expresses confidence that Indonesia can draw from South Korea's experience in building administrative cities, citing Sejong City.

Amid the G20 Summit in Indonesia, Jokowi's tour became a turning point in efforts to strengthen partnerships with these East Asian countries, particularly in economic diplomacy and investment climates. The visit, concluding on July 29, 2022, is deemed successful in fortifying economic cooperation with the three East Asian nations, following Indonesia's previous visits to Ukraine and Russia. Indonesia's foreign policy, characterized by its active contribution to global peace amid rivalries and containment efforts, receives appreciation from these nations' leaders.