RI, NZ to boost trade ties

RI, NZ to boost trade ties

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and New Zealand have agreed to promote
private sector trade between each other and increase economic
cooperation.

The agreement was a result of the first meeting of the New
Zealand-Indonesia Economic Cooperation Joint Commission, which
was held here yesterday.

Foreign ministry Director General of International Economic
Relations Soemadi Brotodiningrat led the Indonesian delegation,
while his counterpart was New Zealand foreign ministry Deputy
Secretary Alastair Bisley.

The officials exchanged information on economic issues in both
countries, and regional and global economic developments, the
state news agency Antara reported.

They also discussed efforts to boost trade, investment,
tourism and cooperation in cultural and agriculture activities,
especially in the fishery sector.

The two countries agreed to conduct a feasibility study on
increasing air transportation services.

In the fields of education and human resources, Indonesia
asked New Zealand to allocate more scholarship funds. (08)