Indonesia's president had been expected to chat up Apple, Google and other technology players about investment projects in the country, both to boost internet access in Indonesia and the country's tin industry, as the metal is used in iPhone production, Reuters reported. Apple is also expected to set up a research and development center in Indonesia, according to media reports.
A representative of the president's office said via email early Wednesday that Jokowi assigned four ministers to meet with U.S. technology CEOs in his place.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for information on the meeting.