Geopolitical Tensions Heat Up, Cross-Border Business Cooperation Becomes Risk Mitigation
JAKARTA - Global geopolitical uncertainties are still seen as a challenge to the sustainability of cross-border business relations, particularly because they have the potential to disrupt international distribution channels and supply chains.
In the midst of these conditions, B57+ Asia Pacific is viewed as an alternative for risk mitigation through strengthening cross-sector and cross-country collaborations.
Head of Research at Kiwoom Sekuritas Indonesia, Liza Camelia Suryanata, stated that the geopolitical situation, which is not yet fully stable, demands clearer short- and medium-term strategies, both in the public and private sectors.
“By prioritising mutually beneficial cooperation without interference from political or religious interests, business activities are expected to run more stably,” said Liza in a written statement on Friday (24/4/2026).
Liza assessed that the B57+ Asia Pacific Chapter, with Indonesia as a key focal point, serves as a relevant platform for business cooperation in responding to current global geopolitical dynamics.
According to her, this step can strengthen business cooperation among member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with Indonesia playing a key role.
General Chairman of B57+ Asia Pacific, Arsjad Rasjid, stated that the establishment of the B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter in February 2026 is part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation amid a world that he views as increasingly uncertain and fragmented.
According to Arsjad, the presence of this regional chapter is directed towards supporting common goals of peace and more equitable prosperity.
“As a strategic partner, the B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter plays a role in promoting trade among Islamic cooperation organisation partners through structured business networks, strengthening cross-border investments, and formulating concrete policies by bridging private sector priorities and government strategic agendas,” explained Arsjad.
In addition to trade, strengthening cross-border investments and synchronising private sector interests with government strategic agendas are also mentioned as part of the focus of cooperation promoted by the platform.
Indonesia was selected as the coordination centre for the Asia Pacific region in the B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter. This designation is said to be based on two main factors: demographic and economic influence.
From a demographic perspective, Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. Meanwhile, from an economic perspective, Indonesia is consistently ranked in the top three in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator (GIEI).