Deputy Minister Of Trade: Cross-Sector Synergy Is The Key To Protecting The Labor Intensive Industry

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri. (ANTARA/HO-Kemendag)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri emphasized the importance of synergy between ministries and related sectors in dealing with global pressures faced by labor-intensive industries. The government, he said, continues to open up strategic investment opportunities to maintain the sustainability of this sector that absorbs many workers.

"Of course we will find the best solution (for labor-intensive industries), in the midst of several of our international trade agreements," said the Deputy Minister of Trade at the Halal Bihalal and Forum Group Discussion event organized by the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI) in Jakarta, Friday, quoted from ANTARA, Saturday, April 26.

According to him, in the midst of the growing international trade agreement, the government is trying to attract strategic investments that not only target commodities, but also create domestic job opportunities.

The government understands the importance of expanding market access and diversifying export destinations, so that if you lose your chance in one area, Indonesia still has options from other countries.

"We are trying to attract some, not only commodities, but opportunities for investment in Indonesia, because that way we can also present, create jobs in Indonesia," he said.

He emphasized that facing global dynamics requires a proactive approach, so that Indonesia is not trapped in uncertainty and is able to find opportunities from challenges.

"So even if we lose on the one hand, we have to look for opportunities on the other hand and we have to approach the current uncertain situation like that, otherwise we will be stuck," he said.

He also mentioned that President Prabowo Subianto has spent a lot of budget to improve the quality of human resources (HR) as a long-term strategy in maintaining national competitiveness.

"The President is trying to keep Indonesia empowered, the people will also be empowered," explained the Deputy Minister of Trade.

With the situation still fluid and continuing to develop, he assessed that the collaboration of all stakeholders is very important to maintain industrial resilience and the welfare of the Indonesian people.

"Hopefully, we'll see the progress, because this is still very fluid, but I think we all have a role in this room," said the Deputy Minister of Trade.