The 42nd Asean Summit strengthen region to be central force in bringing peace and growth, says Indonesian President Jokowi


JAKARTA, May 14 (Bernama): Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday thanked regional leaders for their presence at the summit last week, stressing that the meeting had strengthened Asean to be the central force in bringing peace and growth.

According to the president popularly known as Jokowi, the meetings and discussions among the leaders took place in a "familiar, warm, and pleasant atmosphere”.

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