Airlangga Meets Dmitry Medvedev Agrees To Strengthen Bilateral Relations
JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation's National Security Council HE Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow, Russia.
Welcoming Airlangga's presence at his official residence, the former Russian President for the 2008-2012 period expressly expressed his opinion on Indonesia's important role and position in the eyes of Russia, where Indonesia is Russia's main partner and the largest in the Asia Pacific region.
In addition, Medvedev also expressed his joy at this contact and meeting and hoped to discuss various global collaborations and issues that ensure world security.
We are pleased to develop this component in our contacts. Let's discuss cooperation to discuss global issues, issues that guarantee security on the planet. This meeting is a very good opportunity to establish contact for the development of multiphased relations (multifaceted relations) between our countries," said Madvedev in his statement, Wednesday, June 12.
Meanwhile, Airlangga expressed his gratitude for Medvedev's excellent acceptance at this special meeting, as well as highlighting the close cooperation with Russia.
Russia is one of Indonesia's largest economic partners. We want to continue the cooperation between us and hope to develop it in the future, to achieve a greater understanding," said Airlangga.
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Airlangga conveyed that the 74th anniversary of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia is considered very important to be a momentum in order to strengthen economic cooperation, especially in the trade, industry and investment sectors between the two countries.
"Indonesia welcomes this meeting as part of efforts to improve better relations between Indonesia and Russia in the future," said Airlangga.
On this occasion, Airlangga also conveyed various views on other global and strategic issues, including global geopolitical issues and positive dynamics in both countries.