Former president Joko Widodo became a finalist for the 2024 corrupt figure award by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. He was reportedly disappointed by the lack of support from parties that once backed him. President Prabowo Subianto remained silent regarding the OCCRP publication.
A MAN walks by against the backdrop of buildings in a densely populated neighborhood in Muara Baru, Jakarta, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated that Indonesia’s poverty rate showed a significant decline in 2024, dropping from 9.36 percent in 2023 to 9.03 percent. ANTARA/Rivan Awal Lingga
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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