Amid Global Uncertainty, Jokowi Stresses the Need for a New Vision for World Development

Bali, INTI - On September 2, 2024, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) once again demonstrated his leadership on the international stage by welcoming the arrival of delegation leaders from various countries attending the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP) and the 2nd Joint Leaders Session of the Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) at the Mulia Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali. This event marks a pivotal moment in strengthening international cooperation amid increasingly severe global challenges.

In the hotel lobby, a warm atmosphere prevailed as President Jokowi shook hands and took photos with the seven delegation leaders present, including President of Zanzibar Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Vice President of Zimbabwe Kembo Dugish Campbell Muleya Mohadi, Prime Minister of Timor Leste Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of Eswatini Russel Mmiso Dlamini, President of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, and President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo. This meeting reflects the strong diplomatic ties between Indonesia and the attending nations.

The group photo in the hotel lobby was captured with President Jokowi standing between the newly elected President of Indonesia for 2024-2029, Prabowo Subianto, and President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo. This shows the solid unity between the outgoing and incoming leaders, signaling a smooth transition in Indonesia's foreign policy.

Following the photo session, President Jokowi and the delegation leaders proceeded to the Grand Ballroom to participate in the HLF MSP and the 2nd Joint Leaders Session of the IAF 2024. In his spirited speech, President Jokowi expressed his appreciation to the leaders for their presence, despite the global challenges such as economic slowdown, soaring inflation, and geopolitical tensions occurring around the world.

"We all share the same goal, which is to create positive change in this challenging world. The economic slowdown, rising unemployment, persistent inflation, and ongoing geopolitical tensions have caused numerous casualties and disrupted global supply chains," President Jokowi stated in his remarks.

Moreover, President Jokowi emphasized that the decline in international solidarity and the fading spirit of multilateralism are worsening global conditions, particularly for developing countries. He noted that only 17 percent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets have been achieved, with the 2030 deadline rapidly approaching.

In response to this situation, President Jokowi called for the importance of new strategies to achieve more just and inclusive development. "We need new direction and vision, we need new strategies, we need new tactical steps to realize more equitable and inclusive development for developing countries," he asserted.

With this strong message, President Jokowi urged all nations to work together to find solutions and forge closer partnerships to address the existing challenges and create a better world for all.