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Joko Widodo

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  • Born 21 June 1961
  • Age 63
  • Birth Place Surakarta Indonesia
  • Profession Politician, Engineer, Businessperson
  • Political Party Independent
  • In Office 7th President Of Indonesia 20 October 2014 - 20 October 2024, 11th Governor Of Jakarta 15 October 2012 - 16 October 2014, 16th Mayor Of Surakarta 28 July 2005 - 1 October 2012

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Joko Widodo BIOGRAPHY

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Joko Widodo PERSONAL LIFE

Father Widjiatno Notomihardjo
Mother Sudjiatmi
Spouse Iriana ​(1986), ​
Children Gibran, Kahiyang, Kaesang
Education Gadjah Mada University (Ir.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Joko Widodo

Position Tenure
President of Indonesia 20 October 2014 - 20 October 2024
Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta 15 October 2012 - 20 October 2014
Mayor of Surakarta 28 July 2005 - 1 October 2012

JOKO WIDODO NEWS

Watch: A lift in ties as PM Modi, Joko Widodo fly kites in Jakarta

May 30, 2018 1:32 pm

PM Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated the first joint kite exhibition themed on India's epics Ramayana and Mahabharata at the Jakarta's National Monument.

No longer sea-blind

May 28, 2018 12:11 am

As they respond to a long-ignored maritime imperative, Delhi and Jakarta find an anchor for re-engagement.

Malaysia, Indonesia say EU palm resolution will affect millions

November 22, 2017 3:58 pm

EU lawmakers said the move was a bid for a wider discussion on the issues after environmental groups such as Greenpeace warned of harmful impact on climate mitigation and biodiversity.

Indonesian president calls to safeguard pluralism from extremist threat

August 16, 2017 10:58 am

Religious tension in Indonesia has soared since late last year after Islamist-led rallies saw Jakarta's governor, a member of double minority who is ethnic Chinese and Christian, put on trial during city elections over claims he insulted Koran.

Police investigate Indonesian president Joko Widodo's son for blasphemy

July 06, 2017 6:11 pm

The complainant, Muhammad Hidayat, a resident of Jakarta satellite city Bekasi, said in his report to police that President's son Kaesang Pangarep also humiliated villagers by describing those he criticized for intolerant attitudes as "countrified."

India, Indonesia boost anti-terror efforts

December 13, 2016 4:07 am

They also asked countries to implement UNSC resolution 1267 which designates terrorist entities — an oblique reference to Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar.

Chinese Takeaway: Modi and Jokowi

December 03, 2014 10:26 am

There are good reasons why Prime Minister Narendra Modi should start paying serious attention to the new Indonesian president.

Joko Widodo sworn in as Indonesia's seventh president

October 20, 2014 3:11 pm

Widodo is the first Indonesian president not to come from the ranks of the country's established political, business and military elite.

John Kerry seeks Asian support to battle Islamic State and Ebola virus

October 20, 2014 12:25 pm

Kerry led the U.S. delegation to the inauguration of new Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

A people’s president?

July 24, 2014 12:05 am

Indonesia’s political transition must end smoothly. Much depends on it.

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