Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) affirmed that the Indonesian press should play a central role in ensuring the success of crucial agendas during Indonesia’s Presidency in the G20 forum. “In 2022, when the world’s eyes are on Indonesia, the press has a big task to succeed these important agendas during the G20 events. Use this momentum as our opportunity,” the head of state affirmed during his speech at the virtual National Press Day Commemoration from the Bogor Presidential Palace, Wednesday. The president appealed to the press to make the most of the G20 Presidency as a momentum to spread the good news as well as to showcase Indonesia’s resilience, cohesiveness, unity, and solidarity while facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Widodo also emphasized that Indonesia’s commitment to energy and digital transformation will be raised during this year’s G20 Presidency. During the energy transformation, Indonesia seeks to switch from fossil energy to new and renewable energy with geothermal resources, wind, solar panels, biofuels, underwater currents, and hydro energy. “This is in line with the government’s commitment to driving a green economy that will contribute to solve environmental problems at the global level,” he remarked. Meanwhile, in its bid to support digital transformation, the government aims to increase the added value of 8.4 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Those MSMEs were encouraged to upgrade their businesses and join the digital platform, Jokowi noted.
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