JAKARTA - Trade Minister Budi Santoso inaugurated the new office of the Asian Trade, Tourism and Economics Council (ATTEC) at the Kuningan Permata Building (Penthouse) in Jakarta, today.
The presence of the new office is believed to be a concrete step by ATTEC in strengthening investment, trade and tourism flows that have a direct impact on the national economy.
"We do have several offices, yes, in Asian countries, but the headquarters are here and the personnel are Mr. Budihardjo Iduansjah (Chairman of ATTEC). So, the purpose of ATTEC is how Asian countries can invest in Indonesia, then also how we export to Asian countries through this ATTEC platform," he said when met by the media after the inauguration of the new ATTEC office in Jakarta, Monday, January 19.
"Then find trading partners, find investment partners easier. How many times Mr. Budihardjo with Mr. Governor of Central Java, yes, investment promotion in Malaysia and China. And we will attend several exhibitions in China," he continued.
The man who was greeted as Busan said that the presence of the ATTEC office would also make it easier for domestic exporters to export to countries in Asia, especially to China.
"So, we want to bring exporters and MSMEs to make it easier to access Chinese markets, because China is a big market for us," he said.
According to him, this pattern will also be carried out for the implementation of a number of trade agreements, such as the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) to the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (Indonesia-EAEU FTA).
"Thank you Mr. Budihardjo for starting, so it makes it easier for our trade transactions, makes it easier for our business investments and makes it easier for us to find buyers. Because if B2B is usually more liquid, yes, it is easier and understands how business to business can run well," he said.
ATTEC Chairman Budihardjo Iduansjah said the inauguration of the new office was part of his party's commitment to attract investment from Asia to Indonesia, as well as to facilitate and expand collaboration between investors, governments and the business world.
"We are present as a hub that facilitates cooperation with the government and companies, both through networking, promotion, and completeness of licensing procedures," he explained.
According to Budihardjo, his party wants to encourage investment from Asia to Indonesia. Thus, it will have an impact on job creation, reducing import dependence, encouraging technology transfer, and strengthening the domestic industry.
"To strengthen this investment ecosystem, we are also cooperating with Bank Mandiri to support the operationalization of financial services for investors and business actors who collaborate through Attec," he said.
Meanwhile, the President of the ASEAN Business Center and South Korean representative Moon Ki Bong assessed that the inauguration of the new ATTEC office was an important momentum in strengthening business connectivity in the Asian region.
"ATTEC is an effective link between Asian business actors and Indonesia. This new office will open up opportunities for broader investment, trade and tourism collaboration between Indonesia and Asian countries, including South Korea," he explained.
Through the inauguration of the new office today, ATTECZ wants to emphasize its position as an Asian investment hub that focuses on cross-country collaboration in the fields of trade, tourism and economy and is committed to making a real contribution to Indonesia's economic growth and prosperity.
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