RI-U.S. ties promoted

RI-U.S. ties promoted

JAKARTA (JP): Business Advisory Strategies of Indonesia has
formed a strategic alliance with the Brock Group of the United
States to promote commercial relations between the two countries.

The chairman of Business Advisory, James Castle, said in a
statement yesterday that the alliance with the Brock Group would
enhance his company's ability to promote Indonesian trade and
investment in the United States.

The agreement between the two parties was signed here
yesterday by James Castle and William Brock, the founder and
chairman of the Brock Group.

Following the signing ceremony, William Brock, also former
U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Labor, said, "I'm very
exited about the prospects for increased trade and investment
between Indonesia and the United States."

The Brock Group specializes in trade policy, planning and
strategic counseling on domestic and international investment.

Business Advisory, headquartered in Jakarta, works on market
entry strategies in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia. (rid)