Indonesian Foreign Minister Requests 'COVID-19 Prevention Supplies' Support from Korea

Korea-Indonesia Foreign Ministers Phone Call

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the evening of the 28th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone call at the request of Retno, the Indonesian Foreign Minister, exchanging opinions on the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and cooperation measures between the two countries.

Minister Retno highly praised Korea's excellent diagnostic testing capabilities and quarantine capacity in response to COVID-19, expressing hope to share Korea's experience. She also mentioned that COVID-19 has rapidly spread recently in Indonesia, causing shortages of quarantine supplies, and requested support.

In response, Minister Kang expressed shared concern about the COVID-19 situation in Indonesia and stated that quarantine supplies would be supported as much as possible within available capacity.

Minister Hanyang agreed to communicate openly and cooperate closely at any time to respond to COVID-19.