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He affirmed that disaster risk reduction is an effective investment to prevent future losses.

"To that end, we affirm Indonesia's commitment to implementing the Sendai Framework as well as other international commitments," he stressed.

The head of state also expressed Indonesia's readiness to share experiences and knowledge in disaster mitigation.

"As a disaster-prone country, Indonesia has accumulated knowledge and experience that can be an important lesson for the world, but Indonesia is also eager to learn from international experience," Jokowo emphasized.

"Let's work together to mitigate (impacts and manage risks with regard to) the rise in disasters for a better life today and tomorrow," he concluded.

Appreciation
On the occasion, several United Nations (UN) officials -- President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid, UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed, and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori -- lauded Indonesia for being successful in controlling COVID-19, so that the 2022 GPDRR forum could be held in-person in Nusa Dua, Bali.

"I would like to convey the appreciation of the UN to the president of Indonesia and the people for hosting the 2022 GPDRR," Mohammed stated at the opening ceremony.

"I would like to congratulate and appreciate Indonesia for the measures that have been taken to address COVID (as a) response that had allowed us to meet in this conference here in-person," she stated.

According to the UN deputy secretary general, Indonesia's efforts to vaccinate its population of 217 million people is a major achievement.

"We applaud the leader of Indonesia for its vaccine program for keeping everyone safe and reacting and responding to the COVID pandemic," she stated.

She also affirmed that Indonesia is a critical partner that has taught the world a lot about disaster risk reduction.

"Your willingness to host this important gathering is a testament to theleading role that you (Indonesia) play in sustaining development and climate action," she remarked.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Director Ricardo Mena lauded Indonesia as a country that is leading in the global efforts for disaster risk reduction.