Indonesian VP arrives in Manila to represent Widodo

MANILA, Philippines – Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla was the last leader to arrive on Tuesday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting.

Kalla was welcomed by government officials led by Science Secretary Ramon Paje after landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 around 7:30 p.m..

Kalla will represent Indonesian President Widodo who opted to skip the APEC summit due to domestic concerns.

He will lead the ninth session of APEC CEO Summit focusing on growth at the Makati Shangri-la with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. His dialogue is entitled: “Securing Growth in a Volatile World: What is to be done?”

Aside from Kalla, Indonesia will also be represented by Trade Minister Lembong to the meetings.

Kalla will leave the country on Friday.