JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia kicked off its year-long Group of 20 presidency on Wednesday (Dec 1), with President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo saying that the “privilege” would be used to foster collaboration and push for major global breakthroughs.
In a prerecorded video speech streamed online and at the G20 presidency unveiling ceremony in Central Jakarta, Jokowi said the country sought to strengthen global solidarity in addressing climate change and sustainable development and get developed countries to raise their commitment to assisting developing countries.