The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Policy Analysis and Development Agency presented a book titled “Maritime economy in the foreign policy of Indonesia ” on April 14.

The book provides a brief overview of and suggestions to policymakers on foreign affairs in the country in order to realise the vision of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to make Indonesia the world’s “maritime axis”.

Also on the occasion, the ministry held a workshop on issues related to Indonesia ’s maritime economy and foreign affairs.

At the workshop, participants also discussed how to take advantage of regional and multilateral cooperation to support Indonesia ’s vision of becoming the world’s maritime axis.-VNA