Indonesian President Jokowi calls for weekly energy and food security meetings amid the global economic turmoil


President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo speaks at the World Economic Forum by video link from the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Jan. 20, 2022. - Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA, May 15 (Jakarta Post/ANN): Amid the global economic turmoil caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for weekly limited Cabinet meetings to address energy issues and food security.

The move, aimed at improving state control over commodity and basic goods prices, was announced during a plenary Cabinet meeting this week.

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