President Joko Widodo installed the former head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) Bambang Susantono, as his special envoy tasked with facilitating international cooperation in the development of the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara.
Susantono's new mandate is put forward in Presidential Decree No.39/M of 2024, signed by the head of state on June 11.
"On June 11, the president inked Presidential Decree No.39/M of 2024 concerning the appointment of Mr. Susantono as Presidential Special Envoy for International Cooperation in Nusantara's Development," Presidential special staff coordinator Ari Dwipayana remarked on Thursday.
In a message received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Dwipayana stated that the former OIKN head is tasked with drawing in investments to IKN by promoting the city's investment appeal in bilateral and multilateral economic meetings.
"He is also mandated to carry out other tasks related to international cooperation in Nusantara's development in accordance with the president's instructions," he remarked.
Earlier, President Jokowi spoke of his plan to entrust Susantono as his special envoy to accelerate the development of Indonesia's future capital city.
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The head of state said he views Susantono as a figure who wields a wealth of experience in international cooperation.
"We are seeking to make the most of his international experiences to pursue our national interests," he stated.
During his service at the OIKN, Susantono was working with his deputy, Dhony Rahajoe, who also decided to step down from his position.
The resignations of the two OIKN leaders were made public by State Secretary Minister Pratikno on June 3 after the president accepted their resignation letters.
President Jokowi then named Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono and Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Raja Juli Antoni as the acting head and acting deputy head of OIKN.
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Susantono's new mandate is put forward in Presidential Decree No.39/M of 2024, signed by the head of state on June 11.
"On June 11, the president inked Presidential Decree No.39/M of 2024 concerning the appointment of Mr. Susantono as Presidential Special Envoy for International Cooperation in Nusantara's Development," Presidential special staff coordinator Ari Dwipayana remarked on Thursday.
In a message received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Dwipayana stated that the former OIKN head is tasked with drawing in investments to IKN by promoting the city's investment appeal in bilateral and multilateral economic meetings.
"He is also mandated to carry out other tasks related to international cooperation in Nusantara's development in accordance with the president's instructions," he remarked.
Earlier, President Jokowi spoke of his plan to entrust Susantono as his special envoy to accelerate the development of Indonesia's future capital city.
Related news: Former OIKN head to help president in intensifying cooperation
The head of state said he views Susantono as a figure who wields a wealth of experience in international cooperation.
"We are seeking to make the most of his international experiences to pursue our national interests," he stated.
During his service at the OIKN, Susantono was working with his deputy, Dhony Rahajoe, who also decided to step down from his position.
The resignations of the two OIKN leaders were made public by State Secretary Minister Pratikno on June 3 after the president accepted their resignation letters.
President Jokowi then named Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono and Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Raja Juli Antoni as the acting head and acting deputy head of OIKN.
Related news: President presses for people-centric policy in IKN land settlement
Translator: Mentari D, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
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