Message from the ambassador<\/p>\n
On this day, which marks the Anniversary of the birth of the
\nRepublic of Italy after the destruction caused by World War II,
\nour thoughts are addressed to the Republic of Indonesia and to
\nall Indonesians who, under the wise guidance of H.E. President
\nSoeharto, have constructed this country and the impressive
\nprogress it has achieved so far in its economy, in its social
\ndevelopment and in its culture.<\/p>\n
Our thoughts also go to the many Italians, as well as
\nIndonesians, who have worked and are working to develop and
\nstrengthen a relationship between our two countries which dates
\nfar back in time, has been matured by warm human relations and is
\ngrowing together with increasing globalization, economic and
\npolitical interdependence in our rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n
As a founding member of the EEC, then the European Union,
\nItaly has contributed decisively to strengthen the role of the
\nUnion as an open and active trading partner for other countries,
\nincluding Indonesia, and as an important actor in world politics.
\nIt has been an advocate of ever closer economic and political
\nrelations with Asian countries, in particular with ASEAN.<\/p>\n
Entrusted with the rotating presidency of the European
\nCouncil, Italy had the honor and the responsibility of organizing
\nand leading, on the European side, the first-ever meeting of
\nHeads of Government of Asian and European countries, which was
\nheld in Bangkok last March.<\/p>\n
This historic event has confirmed, even beyond expectations,
\nhow largely shared and deep is the common interest in developing
\nand strengthening relations between Europe and Asia in the
\npolitical, economic and cultural fields, as well as in other
\nsectors. Based on this achievement, a program has been traced
\nwhich will enrich the mutual relations in all areas and bring
\neach of our countries closer, to better face, together, the
\nchallenges of our time.<\/p>\n
On the international scene, Italy has steadily maintained and
\nsupported the values of human freedom, of independence and
\nequality of states and the necessity of cooperation to solve
\npolitical and economic problems, including greater North-South
\ncooperation to help address the implications and consequences of
\neconomic globalization.<\/p>\n
Its participation in the Group of Seven most industrialized
\ncountries is guided by these principles and objectives, as is its
\naction as a member of the United Nations. With its contribution
\nto the latter, politically, materially and also financially (as
\nthe sixth main contributor to its budget) Italy has endeavored to
\nfurther strengthen the role of the UN in international relations,
\nan objective to which Indonesia is also fully committed.<\/p>\n
Among others, Italy is proposing a reform of the UN main body
\nentrusted with the maintenance of peace and security, the
\nSecurity Council, to make it a more credible, effective and
\ndemocratic instrument ensuring more equitable representation. If
\nadopted, this proposal would also considerably enhance the
\nparticipation and the role of Indonesia in the more relevant
\ndecisions of the organization.<\/p>\n
In the framework and on the basis of the many common
\nobjectives and interests, the relations between our two countries
\nwill find, I am sure, further ground for expansion in economic,
\ntechnical and cultural cooperation, as well as in political
\nmatters.<\/p>\n
Through trade, joint ventures and transfers of technology,
\nItalian firms are increasing their presence in Indonesia not only
\nin traditional areas like apparel, leather, marble and some
\nsectors of industrial machinery, but also in chemicals,
\nlubricants, power generation and transmission, transports,
\ncables, engineering, oil and gas, medical equipment, electronics
\nand even in some "new" fields like biotechnology.<\/p>\n
We also hope that more and more Indonesian firms will be
\npresent in the Italian market, which is already now one of the
\nmost interested in Europe in Indonesian products.<\/p>\n
My wish to all those who are engaged in furthering the
\nrelationship between Italy and Indonesia is that all existing
\nopportunities will be seized to the benefit of the bright future
\nwhich lies ahead for our countries.<\/p>",
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