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Denis Manturov took part in the plenary session of the Russian-Indonesian business forum “Russia-Indonesia: Partnership Strategy”.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Chairman of the Russian-Indonesian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation Denis Manturov arrived at the head of the Russian delegation to Indonesia (Jakarta). The working visit is taking place in the year of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia and will last two days.
On the first day of the visit, Denis Manturov took part in the plenary session of the Russian-Indonesian business forum “Russia – Indonesia: Partnership Strategy”. The forum participants discussed key issues of bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, industry, agriculture, energy, transport, tourism and creative industries. The forum was organized by the Roscongress Foundation jointly with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Despite the difficult geopolitical situation, cooperation between Russia and Indonesia has continued to strengthen in recent years. “Work between our countries in all areas has not stopped. During this time, our trade turnover has increased significantly, to $4.3 billion last year,” Denis Manturov noted.
The First Deputy Prime Minister noted that today Russia is implementing the tasks of ensuring technological sovereignty. First of all, in high-tech industries: transport engineering, shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, space and other areas. At the same time, Russia is open to cooperation with reliable foreign partners, in particular with Indonesia. This concerns cooperation both in the trade and economic sphere, including energy, and in humanitarian areas.
“I believe that today we have a favorable moment amidst global uncertainty – this moment has arrived, and it is especially felt in today’s business forum and discussions. The next step is to strengthen our trade. Yes, the volume of trade between our countries has increased by 30%, but this is not enough, we need more. And as President Prabowo instructed me, it is necessary to finalize the free trade agreement with the EAEU so that through it, it will facilitate the trade that both Indonesia and Russia need,” said Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
“Negotiations on a free trade agreement are underway, and I hope that the agreement will be signed by the end of the year. You know about the initiative of the United States of America to significantly increase foreign trade tariffs, this could give additional impetus to speed up the signing of the agreement,” Denis Manturov said, answering a question from Indonesian media after the session.
“The Russia-Indonesia Business Forum, which brought together more than 500 entrepreneurs and government officials, became a platform for open and trusting dialogue between the government, business, and society of the two countries,” noted Alexander Stuglev, Chairman of the Board and Director of the Roscongress Foundation.
At the end of the plenary session of the forum, the First Deputy Prime Minister invited his Indonesian colleagues to take part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Eastern Economic Forum and the Innoprom International Industrial Exhibition.
In the afternoon, Denis Manturov visited the Indonesian Badminton Association. Badminton is a national sport in Indonesia, and special attention is paid to its development here. Representatives of the Russian and Indonesian badminton associations told Denis Manturov about their plans for cooperation. Also during the visit, the best athletes of the Indonesian team demonstrated their skills during exhibition performances and held several friendly matches with members of the Russian delegation.
Denis Manturov also attended a gala concert dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia. Russian and Indonesian artists and creative groups took part in it.
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