Japan firms seek partners

JAKARTA (JP): A group of 40 Japanese businessmen representing 27 small and medium firms met with their Indonesian counterparts here yesterday to look for potential partners in investment projects.

Deputy Governor of the Export-Import Bank of Japan Akira Nambara, who was leading the group, said the group will visit three industrial estates in West Java and another one in Central Java during their week-long Indonesian stay.

The delegation met with Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo Monday and State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo yesterday.(kod)