Badung: Minister in charge of the coordination of maritime affairs and investment (Menko Marves) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan reported that readiness for the entire series of G20 summits (summit) in Bali on November 15-16, 2022 had reached 99%. Various preparations, including those related to infrastructure, transport, logistics and security, have proceeded as planned.

“I think (the preparations for the G20 summit) are going well. Yesterday the president (Joko Widodo) saw all the preparations for himself. I think it’s 99%,” Luhut said in response. to questions from journalists after attending an international seminar on the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) in Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

The National Committee for the Organization of the G20 Presidency, which consists of a number of ministries, institutions, the TNI and the national police, has made various preparations for the G20 summit.

The G20 summit, which is the culmination of the entire G20 series, was held this year at Apurva Kempinski, Nusa Dua, Badung. Meanwhile, other places visited by state guests during the G20 summit were Ngurah Rai (Tahura) Mangrove Forest Park in Denpasar and Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park in Jimbaran, Badung.

President Joko Widodo, who will lead all G20 Summit Seriesalso directly verified readiness for November 7-9, 2022.

President Joko Widodo, accompanied by several Ministers, including the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, verified the preparation and simulation of the reception of State guests at the VVIP building of I Gusti Ngurah International Airport Rai, The Apurva Kempinski, Garuda Wisnu Kencana and Tahura Mangrove Ngurah Rai.

On the sidelines of his visit, President Jokowi said Indonesia was ready to receive state guests for the G20 summit.

“So it’s already D-7, I’ve checked since this morning down to the smallest points, we’ve checked everything and I want to clarify that we are ready to receive the G20 guests,” Jokowi said.

On the same occasion, he also mentioned that there are 17 heads of state of G20 members who have confirmed their participation in the in-person G20 summit in Bali.

Several heads of state/heads of government have confirmed their attendance at the in-person G20 summit in Bali, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the British Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak.

So far, the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Bali has not been confirmed. President Jokowi said the two leaders of the country are still reviewing the situation and conditions in their respective countries.

“A few days ago I also called, spoke on the phone with President Putin and President Zelensky, he said he would be there if conditions allowed,” Jokowi said.

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