RI, S'pore to hold joint expo

RI, S'pore to hold joint expo

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Singapore will hold a joint
exhibition from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27 at the Singapore
International Exhibition and Convention Center, Minister of
Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

"This event, which will cost US$1.39 million, is being
conducted to commemorate Indonesia's 50th independence
anniversary and Singapore's 30th anniversary," Tunky said, adding
that both countries will share half of the exhibition's costs.

The showcase, called Joint Exhibition Indonesia-Singapore
1995, will be opened by President Soeharto and Singapore Prime
Minister Goh Chok Tong on Sept. 21.

"Indonesia and Singapore will exhibit developments of their
cooperation projects, especially in Riau, at the joint
exhibition," he said.

The event will also coincide with the World Economic Forum
1995 Europe/East Asia Economic Summit, which will be held from
Sept. 21 to Sept. 22, where President Soeharto will deliver his
keynote speech.

"Indonesia can take advantage of the forum, which will be
attended by 500 business people worldwide," Tunky said.

During the exhibition, Indonesia will be supported by 57
companies, representing businesses in, among others, electronics,
banking, furniture, aircraft industry, mining, cement, tourism,
telecommunication, construction and electricity.

Singapore will present three main sectors: transportation and
telecommunication, electronics and services.(31)