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        "id": 1791551,
        "msgid": "bali-st-petersburg-ties-stronger-cooperation-governor-koster-1780923844",
        "date": "2026-06-08 19:18:04",
        "title": "Bali-St. Petersburg ties stronger cooperation: Governor Koster",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Bali Governor Wayan Koster has expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with St. Petersburg, focusing on tourism, education, and potential investment. The discussions with the Russian delegation emphasised the importance of adhering to local regulations and fostering two-way tourism promotion between the two regions.",
        "content": "<p>We are very open to investment as long as it complies with prevailing\nregulationsDenpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the\nfriendly ties between Bali and St.\u00a0Petersburg are getting stronger, with\nongoing cooperation in several fields, including education, tourism, and\nsports.<\/p>\n<p>The number of Russian visitors in Bali has continued to increase,\nKoster added, as they now understand and comply with Indonesian\nregulations while respecting Bali\u2019s local culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of them come for tourism and others for investment. We are very\nopen to investment as long as it complies with prevailing regulations\nand respects Bali\u2019s local wisdom,\u201d Koster said after receiving a\ndelegation from St.\u00a0Petersburg parliament and governor\u2019s office in Bali\non Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Bali is interested in strengthening ties with St.\u00a0Petersburg City in\nRussia as both regions could develop through two-way tourism promotion.\nKoster said it could also encourage more Balinese people to visit\nRussia, particularly St.\u00a0Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to hold regular meetings to promote tourism in both\nregions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: BNN investigates international drug ring after Russian\narrests in Bali<\/p>\n<p>Koster also welcomed an invitation from Russian parliament to visit\nSt.\u00a0Petersburg, discussing cultural cooperation between the two\ncities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was scheduled to visit Russia this June, but the agenda had to be\npostponed due to certain circumstances. I am very eager to visit Russia\nand hopefully it can be rescheduled in the future,\u201d Koster said.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the invitation, he would coordinate further on the matter,\nconsidering the upcoming parliamentary election in Russia. Besides, all\ninternational cooperation agendas should obtain approval from central\ngovernment in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Aleksandr Belsky, chairman of St.\u00a0Petersburg\nLegislative Assembly, said the relationship between Indonesia and Russia\nare built on a strong foundation of friendship.<\/p>\n<p>Belsky expressed his pleasure visiting Bali and hoped that various\ncooperation projects could be realised, including in the fields of\ntransportation and culture.<\/p>\n<p>In the meeting, Belsky conveyed an invitation from St.\u00a0Petersburg\u2019s\ngovernor to Wayan Koster to attend the official signing of a friendship\nagreement between the two cities in September or October 2026,\ncoinciding with the parliamentary election in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s BNN busts Russian-run mephedrone lab in\nBali<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Immigration investigates foreigners in international\nescort syndicate<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Muliantari, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bali-st-petersburg-ties-stronger-cooperation-governor-koster-1780923844",
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