Compact, President Jokowi And Minister Of SOEs Encourage BNI To Strengthen MSMEs

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo hopes that PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI on its 76th anniversary is proactive in carrying out its role as a bridge for business actors and MSMEs.

"Happy 76th anniversary of BNI. BNI must be more proactive and responsive in strengthening its role to become a bridge for corporate business actors and MSMEs," he said in a statement quoted by Antara, Monday, July 18.

President Joko Widodo advised that for 76 years, BNI has succeeded in carrying out a sustainable transformation in facing new challenges in the midst of a world full of uncertainty.

Meanwhile, SOE Minister Erick Thohir said BNI was carrying out its duties as a bank from Indonesia that went Global. He hopes that the overseas network that has been built will now be re-enhanced in its capabilities to support economic growth not only in the country, but in the world optimally.

BNI must also continue to improve service quality, human resource capabilities, and competitiveness, especially in competing with other global class banks.

"We hope that BNI will also continue to encourage MSMEs to advance to international standards, as well as take care of migrant workers who are development agents, job opportunities, and the diaspora who spearhead the entry of Indonesian products abroad," he said.