00:00 Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. came
00:05 into agreement over a wide array of mutual concerns on the economy, trade, energy, defense
00:12 and even arms procurement.
00:14 And even though no official pronouncement came out on the Mary Jane Veloso clemency
00:18 issue, the country's envoy to Jakarta is hopeful for a positive response on Veloso's
00:24 predicament as our Alan Francisco reports.
00:28 It is very fruitful, productive and successful.
00:34 Because of the many things that they have discussed, President Widodo and President
00:39 Marcos discuss a number of issues which are both important for our countries.
00:45 That was the description given by Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Gina Hamoralin regarding
00:50 the three-day visit of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to the Philippines.
00:55 Earlier, President Widodo left the country and was escorted by Ambassador Hamoralin,
01:00 Presidential Advisor on Peace Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez and others.
01:06 According to Ambassador Hamoralin, during the meeting between President Marcos and President
01:11 Widodo, issues of concern to both the Philippines and Indonesia were discussed.
01:16 Ambassador Hamoralin was also asked by the media about the situation of Mary Jane Veloso,
01:22 the OFW detained in Indonesia due to illegal drug charges.
01:26 The official stated that the legal process on this matter continues and it is always
01:31 on the checklist of the Philippine Embassy with the support of the Department of Foreign
01:36 Affairs.
01:37 Because of our good relations, I think there is, but of course I cannot predict everything,
01:43 but let's hope that there will be a positive outcome.
01:47 Meanwhile, PCO Secretary Cheryl Garafil said earlier that President Marcos got a commitment
01:53 from President Widodo that the Indonesian government will look into the case filed by
01:57 Veloso in the Philippines.
01:59 In fact, according to Secretary Garafil, the Indonesian government is waiting for the decision
02:04 of the Philippine court on the case she filed.
02:07 The Filipino envoy also believes that Filipinos will benefit from President Joko Widodo's
02:12 visit to the country, especially since the Philippines and Indonesia have agreed on
02:17 strengthening trade, energy security and more.
02:20 One of the important agenda today with the visit is the enhancement of trade ties between
02:29 the two countries.
02:30 As you know, the MOU on cooperation on energy was signed.
02:35 So this energy, there are many projects, there are renewables, and also important for energy
02:41 security.
02:42 You know that Indonesia supplies almost 80% of our coal.
02:47 So it's important that we have a stable supply of coal for our energy needs.
02:53 It's very important.
02:54 And also one of the issues discussed is the enhancement of border patrol cooperation with
02:59 Indonesia.
03:00 You know that we share a long border with Indonesia in the south.
03:04 So it's also about energy security, what do you call this, national security, and of course
03:11 economic cooperation.
03:13 Before leaving the Philippines, the Indonesian leader also participated in a business forum
03:18 here.
03:19 President Widodo has visited the country three times, but this is the first time under the
03:24 administration of President Marcos.
03:26 Alan Francisco for The Nation.
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