Indonesian President departs after two-day visit
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE):President of Indonesia Joko Widodo departed here Saturday on completion of his
two-day state visit.
President Mamnoon Hussain saw off his Indonesian counterpart and First Lady Madam
Iriana Widodo who arrived here Friday along with a delegation, comprising ministers and
businessmen.
While seeing off the dignitary at Nur Khan Airbase, President Mamnoon was accompanied
by First Lady Begum Mehmooda Mamnoon Hussain, Minister-in-waiting Awais Ahmed Khan
Leghari, Senator Ayesha Raza and Foreign Secretary Tehmina Jannua.
Before departure, the Indonesian president also reviewed Pakistan Airforce’s JF-17 Thunder
aircraft, put on static display at the airbase.
Wing Commander Adnan briefed the dignitary about the functions and capabilities of the latest
produced aircraft.
During his visit, the Indonesian President addressed a joint session of the Parliament.
President Widodo also had talks with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
Both the countries signed MoUs and other documents to enhance the bilateral cooperation
in multiple spheres.
President Mamnoon Hussain held a state banquet for the visiting dignitary.
This was the first visit of President Widodo to Pakistan. In 2012, President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono visited Pakistan to attend D-8 Summit.