JAKARTA - Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Germany continue to show positive signals, especially in the economic and industrial sectors. Chairman of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (BPP HIPMI), Ade Jona Prasetyo, emphasized that Germany is one of the most important strategic partners for Indonesia in the European region.

According to Ade Jona, this collaboration between the two countries is very crucial, especially in the fields of investment, technology, manufacturing, vocational education, to the development of sustainable industries.

"We see many opportunities to increase more concrete cooperation, especially in the fields of investment, technology transfer, the development of value-added industries, renewable energy, and the improvement of human resources (HR) capacity," said Ade Jona in a written statement in Jakarta.

Gold Momentum of the German President's Visit to Indonesia

The series of state visits by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to the State Palace is an important momentum. This meeting is considered to strengthen the foundation of bilateral relations while opening the tap of wider collaboration for business actors from both countries.

As the largest young entrepreneur organization in the country, HIPMI expressed its readiness to take an active role. Ade Jona said that HIPMI is committed to being a bridge that connects local entrepreneurs with the business ecosystem in Germany.

"The relationship between Indonesia and Germany has a very strong foundation. HIPMI is ready to become a strategic partner in bringing together business actors from both countries," said Ade Jona.

Focus of Cooperation: From Manufacturing to Vocational Education

There are several strategic points that are the focus of HIPMI's attention in encouraging this strategic partnership, including:

Innovation & Technology Transfer: Encourage the adoption of modern German technology for the manufacturing industry in Indonesia. Human Capital Development: Adopt a German vocational education system that is known to be effective in producing ready-to-use labor. Renewable Energy: Explore joint investment in environmentally friendly projects and sustainable industries.

Encourage Indonesian MSMEs to penetrate the European market

In addition to large-scale industries, HIPMI also hopes that this close bilateral relationship can have a direct impact on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and young entrepreneurs in Indonesia. The main target is to bring local products into the global supply chain (global supply chain) and penetrate the European market.

"We believe that strong economic cooperation will be an important foundation in strengthening relations between the two countries. Indonesian young entrepreneurs are ready to be part of the Indonesia-Germany strategic partnership in the future," he concluded.


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