"His Excellency Emir Al Thani and I were discussing efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure and tourism," the president said in a press conference after the meeting.
Indonesia and Qatar have agreed to follow up on a number of cooperation agreements signed by the ministers of both countries.
Presiden RI Joko Widodo bersama Emir Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani saat menanam pohon eboni atau kayu hitam Sulawesi di halaman belakang Istana Kepresidenan Bogor, Jawa Barat Rabu (18/10/2017). Penanaman pohon itu melambangkan persahabatan erat Indonesia-Qatar. (ANTARA FOTO/Bayu Prasetyo).
The ongoing projects, which have been carried out under Indonesia-Qatar investment agreements, include the construction of Nebras Power at PT Paiton Energy, worth US$1.3 billion, as well as the construction of gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) Sumbagut 134, in cooperation with PT Pembangkit Jawa Bali, worth $1 billion.
In addition to the economic cooperation, both countries also agreed to work together to build unity between societies in facing mutual challenges.
"I entrust Emir Al Thani with the protection for 43 thousand Indonesians living in Qatar, who also contribute to the development of the country," Jokowi noted. (ANT/BPJ).
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