First Family's State Visit
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
President Joko Widodo should not have taken his family along on his state visits to Turkey and Germany. Whatever the excuse, this does not reflect the simple lifestyle of a leader that he often suggested, especially at a time of economic uncertainty and the threat of a widening budget deficit.
President Joko Widodo should not have taken his family along on his state visits to Turkey and Germany. Whatever the excuse, this does not reflect the simple lifestyle of a leader that he often suggested, especially at a time of economic uncertainty and the threat of a widening budget deficit.
Even if the accommodation for Jokowi's family was not paid for by the state, it is difficult to justify this conduct. The total bill for his family, includ
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