British missions due here

JAKARTA (JP): Two business delegations from the United Kingdom are due here next week to boost business ties between the two countries, the British Embassy said on Wednesday.

The delegations are from the Indonesian-British Business Council (IBBC) and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

The IBBC delegation will be in Jakarta on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 for a second IBBC meeting, which will focus on the energy sector.

The LCCI mission will be in town for a week beginning Oct. 12 to explore business opportunities.

British companies involved in the LCCI mission are from the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, transportation and consultancy sectors. (gis)