Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia. The Secretary-General encouraged further substantive progress in the ASEAN-UN partnership. They also discussed the importance of Indonesia–UN relationship in peace and security, and sustainable development.

The Secretary-General and the President also underlined the role of UN-ASEAN cooperation.

They exchanged views on how to find solutions to the dramatic situation in Rakhine State.