Message from the ambassador
Message from the ambassador
On this day, which marks the Anniversary of the birth of the
Republic of Italy after the destruction caused by World War II,
our thoughts are addressed to the Republic of Indonesia and to
all Indonesians who, under the wise guidance of H.E. President
Soeharto, have constructed this country and the impressive
progress it has achieved so far in its economy, in its social
development and in its culture.
Our thoughts also go to the many Italians, as well as
Indonesians, who have worked and are working to develop and
strengthen a relationship between our two countries which dates
far back in time, has been matured by warm human relations and is
growing together with increasing globalization, economic and
political interdependence in our rapidly changing world.
As a founding member of the EEC, then the European Union,
Italy has contributed decisively to strengthen the role of the
Union as an open and active trading partner for other countries,
including Indonesia, and as an important actor in world politics.
It has been an advocate of ever closer economic and political
relations with Asian countries, in particular with ASEAN.
Entrusted with the rotating presidency of the European
Council, Italy had the honor and the responsibility of organizing
and leading, on the European side, the first-ever meeting of
Heads of Government of Asian and European countries, which was
held in Bangkok last March.
This historic event has confirmed, even beyond expectations,
how largely shared and deep is the common interest in developing
and strengthening relations between Europe and Asia in the
political, economic and cultural fields, as well as in other
sectors. Based on this achievement, a program has been traced
which will enrich the mutual relations in all areas and bring
each of our countries closer, to better face, together, the
challenges of our time.
On the international scene, Italy has steadily maintained and
supported the values of human freedom, of independence and
equality of states and the necessity of cooperation to solve
political and economic problems, including greater North-South
cooperation to help address the implications and consequences of
economic globalization.
Its participation in the Group of Seven most industrialized
countries is guided by these principles and objectives, as is its
action as a member of the United Nations. With its contribution
to the latter, politically, materially and also financially (as
the sixth main contributor to its budget) Italy has endeavored to
further strengthen the role of the UN in international relations,
an objective to which Indonesia is also fully committed.
Among others, Italy is proposing a reform of the UN main body
entrusted with the maintenance of peace and security, the
Security Council, to make it a more credible, effective and
democratic instrument ensuring more equitable representation. If
adopted, this proposal would also considerably enhance the
participation and the role of Indonesia in the more relevant
decisions of the organization.
In the framework and on the basis of the many common
objectives and interests, the relations between our two countries
will find, I am sure, further ground for expansion in economic,
technical and cultural cooperation, as well as in political
matters.
Through trade, joint ventures and transfers of technology,
Italian firms are increasing their presence in Indonesia not only
in traditional areas like apparel, leather, marble and some
sectors of industrial machinery, but also in chemicals,
lubricants, power generation and transmission, transports,
cables, engineering, oil and gas, medical equipment, electronics
and even in some "new" fields like biotechnology.
We also hope that more and more Indonesian firms will be
present in the Italian market, which is already now one of the
most interested in Europe in Indonesian products.
My wish to all those who are engaged in furthering the
relationship between Italy and Indonesia is that all existing
opportunities will be seized to the benefit of the bright future
which lies ahead for our countries.
On this day, which marks the Anniversary of the birth of the
Republic of Italy after the destruction caused by World War II,
our thoughts are addressed to the Republic of Indonesia and to
all Indonesians who, under the wise guidance of H.E. President
Soeharto, have constructed this country and the impressive
progress it has achieved so far in its economy, in its social
development and in its culture.
Our thoughts also go to the many Italians, as well as
Indonesians, who have worked and are working to develop and
strengthen a relationship between our two countries which dates
far back in time, has been matured by warm human relations and is
growing together with increasing globalization, economic and
political interdependence in our rapidly changing world.
As a founding member of the EEC, then the European Union,
Italy has contributed decisively to strengthen the role of the
Union as an open and active trading partner for other countries,
including Indonesia, and as an important actor in world politics.
It has been an advocate of ever closer economic and political
relations with Asian countries, in particular with ASEAN.
Entrusted with the rotating presidency of the European
Council, Italy had the honor and the responsibility of organizing
and leading, on the European side, the first-ever meeting of
Heads of Government of Asian and European countries, which was
held in Bangkok last March.
This historic event has confirmed, even beyond expectations,
how largely shared and deep is the common interest in developing
and strengthening relations between Europe and Asia in the
political, economic and cultural fields, as well as in other
sectors. Based on this achievement, a program has been traced
which will enrich the mutual relations in all areas and bring
each of our countries closer, to better face, together, the
challenges of our time.
On the international scene, Italy has steadily maintained and
supported the values of human freedom, of independence and
equality of states and the necessity of cooperation to solve
political and economic problems, including greater North-South
cooperation to help address the implications and consequences of
economic globalization.
Its participation in the Group of Seven most industrialized
countries is guided by these principles and objectives, as is its
action as a member of the United Nations. With its contribution
to the latter, politically, materially and also financially (as
the sixth main contributor to its budget) Italy has endeavored to
further strengthen the role of the UN in international relations,
an objective to which Indonesia is also fully committed.
Among others, Italy is proposing a reform of the UN main body
entrusted with the maintenance of peace and security, the
Security Council, to make it a more credible, effective and
democratic instrument ensuring more equitable representation. If
adopted, this proposal would also considerably enhance the
participation and the role of Indonesia in the more relevant
decisions of the organization.
In the framework and on the basis of the many common
objectives and interests, the relations between our two countries
will find, I am sure, further ground for expansion in economic,
technical and cultural cooperation, as well as in political
matters.
Through trade, joint ventures and transfers of technology,
Italian firms are increasing their presence in Indonesia not only
in traditional areas like apparel, leather, marble and some
sectors of industrial machinery, but also in chemicals,
lubricants, power generation and transmission, transports,
cables, engineering, oil and gas, medical equipment, electronics
and even in some "new" fields like biotechnology.
We also hope that more and more Indonesian firms will be
present in the Italian market, which is already now one of the
most interested in Europe in Indonesian products.
My wish to all those who are engaged in furthering the
relationship between Italy and Indonesia is that all existing
opportunities will be seized to the benefit of the bright future
which lies ahead for our countries.