Indonesia's Jokowi says intends to join TPP trade deal

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, speaking after a meeting with US President Barack Obama on Monday, said his country intends to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal the United States has forged with 11 countries. 

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OCT 27, 20156:57 AM

[WASHINGTON] Indonesian President Joko Widodo, speaking after a meeting with US President Barack Obama on Monday, said his country intends to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal the United States has forged with 11 countries.

The two leaders also discussed climate change, strengthening Indonesia's maritime security powers, and ongoing fires in Indonesia.

REUTERS