President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a press conference after the Australia-Indonesia Annual Leaders' Meeting at Taronga Zoo on 4 July.
Addressing the media, Mr Widodo expressed his appreciation for the host and some of the key points of the fourth formal meeting between the two leaders.
Following the press conference, the two leaders visited the zoo's Sumatran Village.
Twenty children from Pelangi Indonesian School from years 4 to 10 were seen standing in a row to welcome the two countries' leaders in traditional Indonesian attire.
Under the rain, the students, accompanied by their teachers, sang 'Abang Tukang Bakso' in front of the entourage.
The principal of the community language school, Epy Djulianti, said this opportunity was precious and unforgettable for the students.
An 'unforgettable experience' was also finally shared by visitors who wished to greet President Joko Widodo up close.
Having to wait for two hours under the rain, several Indonesians on holiday in Sydney used this rare opportunity to see their President.

One of them was Andre Limantara from Surabaya, who was visiting the zoo with his wife and two children.





