Indonesian president opens Asian-African Business Summit
Updated: 2015-04-21 13:21
(Xinhua)
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Indonesia President Joko widodo (C-red tie) stands beside South Africa Deputy President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa (C-L), together with Asian and African business leaders as they pose for photos during the opening ceremony of the Asian African Business Summit on the sideline of Asian-African Conference in Jakarta April 21, 2015. More than 30 heads of states are expected to attend the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference held in Jakarta and Bandung on April 19-24. [Photo/Agencies] |
JAKARTA - The Asian African Business Summit kicked off on Tuesday morning and Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivered an opening speech.
Governmental officials and business representatives from Asian and African nations gathered at the meeting to discuss trade, agriculture, investment and maritime policies.
The business summit was launched as part of the ongoing Asian- African Conference, which runs through April 24.
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Schedule
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Pakistan and attend the Asian-African Summit and activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference in Indonesia from April 20 to 24.
April 22
Attend the opening ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;
Meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo;
April 23
Bilateral meetings;
Attend the closing ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;
April 24
Historical walk from Savoy Homann Hotel to Gedung Merdeka;
Attend activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference;
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