VIVA – Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto was honored with the Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for his great contribution to the National Economic Recovery (PEN) affected by COVID-19. The award was presented yesterday during the virtual implementation of the 37th Anniversary Global Awards Function.

Airlangga is considered to be the Indonesian personality who has made a significant contribution to the recovery of the economy and the way we deal with COVID-19. Not only in Indonesia, but also in India.

The Evaluation Committee also stated that Airlangga had done its job well as chairing the Committee on COVID-19 Management and National Economic Recovery (KPC-PEN). In doing so, you make an important contribution to the formulation of coordinated, comprehensive and integrative policy steps.

Including initiating a policy of assisting the Government of India in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of oxygen assistance. Airlangga also recognized the trust of the Priyadarshni Academy and the Government of India for the award.

“This award is for all Indonesians who are currently struggling to restore the economic situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” Airlangga said from its statement on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

He revealed that Indonesia and India currently have a close relationship. In addition, while speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when dealing with COVID-19, President Jokowi had time to inquire about methods of dealing with COVID-19 in India.