According to reporting by Antara News, President Jokowi will participate in groundbreaking ceremonies to inaugurate the development of a solar power plant and the Bank Indonesia (BI) office in the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.
As cited from a statement received by Antara News on Thursday (02/11/23), the president began the third day of his working visit to East Kalimantan by visiting the development site of the Presidential Office building.
Antara News say that according to the statement, President Jokowi arrived at the site and inspected the progress in development of the office and conducted a review of progress in the development of several projects in IKN from the top of the Presidential Office building.
After launching the development of BI’s office and the solar power plant in IKN, the head of state is scheduled to attend the Kompas 100 CEO Forum event in the city.
On Wednesday (01/11/23), President Jokowi joined groundbreaking activities of several projects in IKN, including a hospital and an airport.
Antara News say that the president has instructed parties to conduct groundbreaking events of various development projects in IKN on a monthly basis, adding that he would be visiting from month to month.
President Jokowi expressed hope that by holding groundbreaking events every month, the government and all related parties would expedite the development of IKN Nusantara.
State Secretary Minister Pratikno, Ad Interim Maritime Affairs and Investment Coordinating Minister Erick Thohir, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) Bambang Susantono, and OIKN Deputy Head Dhony Rahajoe were with the president during Thursday’s agendas.
Source: Antara News
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