REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Industry Minister Saleh Husin received several delegates from the Japanese Business Association (Keidanren) at his office here on Thursday.
"I really hope that this visit can establish stronger and better long-term business relations and cooperation between Indonesia and Japan," Saleh stated.
The industry minister urged the Japanese business delegation to continue to step up cooperation with their Indonesian counterparts to encourage the development of the nation's industry.
Saleh also expressed hope that the leaders of companies in Indonesia could hold a follow-up meeting with the Keidanren members for a business networking session.
The minister noted that the Japanese business delegation's visit to Indonesia offers an opportunity to gain firsthand information about the dynamics of the Indonesian economy and explore areas of cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and investment.
He pointed out that the Government of Indonesia has set its development priorities in the fields of infrastructure, electricity, maritime, export-oriented industrialization, and the acceleration of regional development.
Saleh pointed out that Japan is increasing investment in Indonesia's automotive industry, and therefore, he expressed hope that it could continue to be reinforced.
"We find it necessary to expand the downstream steel industry in the country. Therefore, we are expecting a Japanese investment commitment for developing the national downstream steel industry," the industry minister affirmed.
Besides investing in the automotive industry and other sectors, the industry minister also encouraged Japanese investors to continue improving partnership with local investors to invest in Indonesia.
"The Japanese investors are even expected to make Indonesia their production base for exports," the industry minister remarked.
The Japanese Government often involves Keidanren, the most influential business association in the country, while formulating the country's economic policies.
The Japanese business delegation was led by Keidanren Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara.
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