Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand boost economic cooperation
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on May 11 chaired the 15th Summit of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) within the framework of the 42nd ASEAN Summit that took place in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from May 9-11.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith shortly before the 15th IMT-GT Summit in Labuan Bajo on May 11. (Photo: Antara)
Labuan Bajo (VNA)𒅌 – Indonesian President Joko Widodo onMay 11 chaired the 15th Summit of the Indonesia-Malaysia-ThailandGrowth Triangle (IMT-GT) within the framework of the 42nd ASEANSummit that took place in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from May 9-11.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the summit, President JokoWidodo said he is pleased to see that the IMT-GT recorded 618 billion USD worth oftrade in the crisis-hit 2021. He affirmed that the three countries will drive inclusive andsustainable economic growth to response challenges ahead. The leader called on IMT-GT for embracing the spirit of collaboration,particularly in driving competitiveness, connectivity, tourism, andinvestment, to achieve the 2036 IMT-GT Vision. According to the Indonesian President, in its 30th year, theIMT-GT has become a golden triangle of cooperation in ASEAN./.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on May 9 had bilateral meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone, and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Taur Matan Ruak on the sidelines of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara.
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith shortly before the 15th IMT-GT Summit in Labuan Bajo on May 11. (Photo: Antara) 
