In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Sugiono said that Indonesia and Japan signed cooperation agreements worth US$22.6 billion

In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Sugiono said that RI-Japan signed a cooperation of US$ 22.6 billion

TOKYO - The government is bringing an economic agenda to Tokyo by encouraging Japanese investment to enter Indonesia. Foreign Minister Sugiono said President Prabowo Subianto’s visit on March 30-31 was opened with a meeting with Emperor Naruhito, then continued to a business session that recorded economic cooperation worth US$22.6 billion.

The meeting between the President and the Emperor lasted about 20 minutes in private, then continued with a lunch at the palace. According to Sugiono, the talks highlighted the Indonesian-Japanese relationship, which has been closely intertwined.

“Japan is a very strategic partner for Indonesia. One of the five largest investors in Indonesia,” said Sugiono in Tokyo, Monday, March 30.

In front of business actors, the President also emphasized the direction of Indonesia’s economic policy. The government, said Sugiono, is streamlining regulations to make the investment climate more conducive.

Not only that, Indonesia is also accelerating the transition to renewable energy. “Indonesia is now in a full gear ahead position to switch to renewable energy,” said Sugiono, quoting the President’s message.

Tomorrow, the President is scheduled to meet with the Japanese Prime Minister to discuss broader issues, including intergovernmental cooperation and the global situation. From Tokyo, the government wants to send a signal that Indonesia not only offers a large market, but also promises changes in rules and a more certain direction of the economy.