S’pore and Indonesia pledge continuity in bilateral ties at Leaders’ Retreat

(From left) Singapore's DPM Lawrence Wong and PM Lee Hsien Loong, and Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and president-elect Prabowo Subianto at Bogor state palace in West Java during the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat on April 29. - MCI

BOGOR: Accompanied by their successors, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong celebrated their achievements in bilateral ties over the past decade at their Leaders’ Retreat at Bogor state palace on Monday (April 29), and pledged continuity in future cooperation.

On the verandah of the Dutch colonial building, with views of verdant botanic gardens and roaming spotted deer, the leaders appeared relaxed in their batik shirts as they discussed a myriad of topics. These ranged from deepening cooperation in defence and the digital economy and exploring opportunities in the green economy, to potential investments in Indonesia’s new capital, known as Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.