Singapore, Indonesia presidents reaffirm ‘excellent relations’ between both countries

SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday (Oct 9) reaffirmed the "long-standing and excellent relations" between both countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a press statement.

Both presidents met at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where Madam Halimah was presiding over the convocation in her capacity as patron of the university.

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Mr Widodo was attending his youngest sons graduation from SUSS, MFA added.

The presidents welcomed the efforts by both governments to strengthen ties across all sectors, including trade and investments, human resource development, tourism, education and culture.

READ: Excellent, multi-faceted relations between Singapore and Indonesia in good shape: PM Lee

Mr Widodo also welcomed Mdm Halimah's visit to Indonesia next year.

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