Developing countries suffer due to 'waning multilateralism spirit': Indonesian president
Developing countries are suffering due to the "waning multilateralism spirit," Indonesia's outgoing President Joko Widodo said Monday.
Speaking at the second Indonesia-Africa summit in Bali, President Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, highlighted the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and the global economic slowdown, which have contributed to the erosion of multilateral cooperation.
He emphasized that this decline in multilateralism is hitting developing countries the hardest, leaving millions in these nations to face significant hardships.
Jokowi reiterated Indonesia's commitment to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, stating that the country is eager to collaborate with African nations to advance the UN's vision for a better world. "Indonesia is ready to partner with anyone, especially Africa, as a crucial ally in achieving the global development agenda," he said.
The three-day summit in Bali brought together representatives from Indonesia and various African nations. On Sunday, Jokowi introduced his successor, Prabowo Subianto, who will be inaugurated next month as Indonesia's next president.
During the summit, Jokowi also announced that Indonesia had secured business agreements worth 3.5 billion US dollar with African countries, according to the Jakarta Globe.
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