Uphold Sovereignty at Natuna EEZ, President Says

KOMPAS/WAWAN H PRABOWO

President Joko Widodo talked with Governor of Riau Islands Isdianto while observing the fishery monitoring vessel at the Center for Integrated Marine Fisheries (SKPT), Lampa Strait, Natuna, Riau Islands, on Wednesday (8/1/2020). In that occasion, President Joko Widodo stressed that the Natuna Islands were part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). In addition, the President also asked Natuna fishermen to optimize the infrastructure that had been built with quite expensive costs.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ensures that Indonesia’s sovereignty at the North Natuna Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be maintained through law enforcement. Meanwhile, Chinese boats are beginning to get out of Indonesia’s EEZ.

NATUNA, KOMPAS — President Joko Widodo reaffirmed on Wednesday (8/1/2020) that Indonesia’s sovereignty in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in North Natuna Sea would be maintained through firm law enforcement. The government will not tolerate foreign boats stealing fish in Indonesia’s EEZ.