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        "id": 1980775,
        "msgid": "gibran-poulev-hold-talks-to-strengthen-ties-1789462237",
        "date": "2026-09-15 15:00:12",
        "title": "Gibran, Poulev hold talks to strengthen ties",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka met Bulgarian counterpart to mark the 70th anniversary of Indonesia-Bulgaria diplomatic relations, with Bulgaria affirming readiness to participate in Indonesia's economic development. Talks explored boosting trade and investment, with Bulgaria positioned as a gateway for Indonesian products into the EU market, alongside hopes for Bulgarian support in finalising the Indonesia-EU CEPA. Cooperation in agro-industry, logistics, food security and the creative economy was also discussed.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cWelcome to Jakarta, Your Excellency. This is a very special visit as\nit marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia\nand Bulgaria on September 20,\u201d Gibran said at the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement received here on Tuesday, Gibran conveyed\nPresident Prabowo Subianto\u2019s greetings to Poulev and underscored the\nimportance of strengthening the seven-decade diplomatic ties between the\ntwo nations.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope the visit would unlock new avenues of cooperation\nbenefiting both Indonesia and Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia prepares 1,000 Balinese workers for Bulgaria\nplacement<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Poulev appreciated Indonesian government\u2019s warm\nwelcome and affirmed Bulgaria\u2019s readiness to participate in Indonesia\u2019s\neconomic development.<\/p>\n<p>He assessed strong diplomatic ties are a key foundation for building\nthe two nations\u2019 economic partnerships. Poulev added that according to a\nBulgarian economic assessment, Indonesia is projected to become one of\nthe world\u2019s top four economies within the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond economic cooperation, he expressed sympathy over recent\ndisasters in Indonesia and pledged Bulgaria\u2019s readiness to assist.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Bulgaria seek to boost trade and\ninvestment<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Indonesia\u2019s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anis Matta\nnoted one of the opportunities explored during the meeting was boosting\ntrade and investment by leveraging Bulgaria\u2019s position as a gateway for\nIndonesian products to the European Union market.<\/p>\n<p>Matta stated key sectors discussed included agro-industry and\nlogistics, highlighting the potential for Bulgaria to serve as an entry\npoint for Indonesian goods into a European market of around 450 million\nconsumers.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia\u2019s Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti expressed hope\nfor Bulgaria\u2019s support in finalising the Indonesia\u2013European Union\nComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), while unlocking\nopportunities for collaboration in food security and technology\ntransfer.<\/p>\n<p>Further, Indonesia\u2019s Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar\nnoted cooperation could also be expanded through meetings and exchanges\nbetween both nations\u2019 creative industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>One key step includes inviting a Bulgarian delegation to attend the\nWorld Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) in Jakarta on October 21-23,\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Bulgaria explore expanding food,\nagricultural markets<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Prisca Triferna, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gibran-poulev-hold-talks-to-strengthen-ties-1789462237",
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