Indonesia's 2022 G20 presidency focuses 3 issues - Jokowi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 -- Indonesia's G20 Presidency in 2022 will focus on three strategic issues, namely inclusive health management, digital-based transformation, and the transition toward sustainable energy, says President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

"In the G20 Presidency, Indonesia will focus on handling inclusive health care, digital-based transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy," Jokowi noted at the opening ceremony of the G20 Indonesia Presidency on Wednesday.

While holding the G20 Presidency, Indonesia will carry the theme of Recover Together, Recover Stronger.

Moreover, Jokowi considers the G20 Presidency as a trust and honour for Indonesia. The presidency is also an opportunity for Indonesia to have more contributions to the world's economic recovery.

According to a statement, the President emphasises that Indonesia will strive to build fair and sustainable world governance based on world peace and social justice.

"Indonesia is trying to build fair world governance. We are aiming to strengthen world solidarity in overcoming climate change and sustainable development, as well as gathering commitment from developed countries to help developing countries," Jokowi continued.

From Dec 1, 2021, until Nov 30, 2022, Indonesia will officially become the G20 Presidency, continuing the relay of Presidency from Italy.

The G20 is a global forum consisting of 19 countries and one European Union. The Forum, which was formed in 1999, contributes to 80 per cent of the world's Gross Domestic Product and 75 per cent of world exports.

-- BERNAMA