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Moeldoko Welcomed Thailand Parliament, Shares Good Experience of Indonesian Democracy

Jakarta – The Chief of Staff to The President, General TNI (Ret.) Dr. Moeldoko received an official visit from Chairman of The Standing Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication and Public Participation of the House of Representatives The Kingdom of Thailand, Parit Wacharasindhu and delegations at Bina Graha building, Jakarta, Monday (24/6).

On that occasion, Moeldoko assured that during the reign of President Joko Widodo has been working really hard to keep conducive investment climate. Namely, focused on economic stabilization and politic, development of an effective and efficient logistic system, as well as regulatory simplification.

“It has been the President’s directive to strengthen and support the investment climate as much and as well as possible,” he said.

Moeldoko stated that as democratic country, it is very important for Indonesia to maintaining balance between stability and openness. This include to make foreign investments accessible as strategic partner to achieve Indonesia’s Vision 2045 (Indonesia Emas 2045).

As for political communication, Moeldoko said that strategy employed involves anticipating various criticisms from the public and glorifying the government’s achievement has accomplished.

“As an democratic country, it is impossible to prohibit the public from expressing their aspirations. We need to listen carefully and then convey their concerns to relevant ministries to find feasible solutions,” Moeldoko firmly said.

In terms of the development of an effective and efficient logistic system, Moeldoko continued, during the President Joko Widodo’s tenure has built numerous infrastructure to facilitate mobility. Essentially, construction of integrated transportation networks, airports and seaports.

Meanwhile, regarding to regulations, Moeldoko assured that the government had simplifying the regulations through omnibus law approach. Whereas 72 laws that have been harmonized. “To provide certainty, convenience and elevate public services,” he added.

On that occasion, Parit Wacharasindhu great his appreciation on how the government of Indonesia had successfully maintain a good public communication. He also expressed his hope to co-work and share good experiences, specifically in preserve democratioin. “It takes patience to preserve democracy, but Indonesia has implemented it very well,” he said.