Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in Berlin, Germany this morning to begin his five presidential tour in Europe days.
President Jokowi plans to meet with officials and local businessmen to discuss Indonesia and partnerships in Germany in professional fields and educational. As reported by Detik Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi reveals that Jokowi meet President Joachim Gauck of Germany and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
During the visit, the president will address the issue of extremism and terrorism around the world and prompted European leaders to help promote tolerance and peace.
"As a country with the largest Muslim population, the president relies on this presidential visit to work together with European leaders to spread the values of tolerance and peace, through multiple digital channels and the new social media, "Ari Dwipayana, a representative of the communications team of the president, says in a statement to Liputan6.
The President hopes his visit will encourage European leaders to work together in the defense of justice and humanity, as well as strengthening relations between Indonesia and the European Union ( EU).
The President is also scheduled to visit the United Kingdom (UK) after having left Germany to meet with Prime Minister David Cameron in London. With the United Kingdom, Indonesia is focusing on strengthening their relations in trade, investment, maritime and creative economies. According to BBC , President Jokowi will plan one of his blusukan trips during his visit to London.