UK trade mission to visit RI

UK trade mission to visit RI

JAKARTA (JP): A British business delegation will begin a week-
long visit to Indonesia on Monday to help boost commercial ties
between the two countries.

A statement from the British Embassy in Jakarta said the
delegation would involve 15 companies and institutions from
various business sectors including education, agribusiness
environment, and manufacturing.

The delegation will be led by Stuart MacGregor of the Sussex
Chamber of Commerce, it said.

"The delegation will explore new opportunities for expanding
business with new and existing Indonesian counterparts, the
embassy said in a statement, adding that it would also meet
representatives of trade and economic bodies including the
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and
government officials.

The University of Sterling and the University of Newcastle,
together with four private companies will showcase UK expertise
at a marine resources workshop in Jakarta on March 20 with a view
to partnering Indonesia in developing its future marine resources
development. (tnt)