PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ha Noi, September 12, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu

President Widodo welcomed Viet　Nam’s export of agro-forestry-fishery products, steel, and electronic products to Indonesia.

The two sides　agreed to devise a suitable mechanism to promptly handle troubles and suggestions from businesses of both sides, facilitating bilateral investment.　

They　consented to accelerate negotiations on the demarcation of the exclusive economic zones between the two countries in line with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the　Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS), creating more opportunities for enhancing maritime and fishery cooperation between the two sides. 　

The two leaders pledged　to cooperate closely to limit illegal fishing, committing to handling　issue of arrested fishermen and fishing vessels　in a　humanitarian spirit and in accordance with the two countries’ friendship and international law.

President Widodo announced to　return 155 Vietnamese fishermen who are currently　being detained in the country.

Both the host and the guest consented　to increase consultations on regional and　international issues, join hand　to build a united, self-reliant ASEAN, and enhance ASEAN’s central role in the regional architecture.　

They reiterated their consistent stance on the East Sea issue; ensuring peace, stability, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation; settlement of disputes through peaceful measures and in line with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS; full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, and acceleration of negotiations on a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).