JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo welcomed Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as state guests from June 17 to 23, offering them surprise gifts. The show of hospitality was part of Indonesia's effort to deepen ties with Japan, which is becoming increasingly important geopolitically.
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President Jokowi shows hospitality to Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako
Japan's Emperor Naruhito, right, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, center, view a Super Red Arowana on June 19. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian presidential palace)
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