JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono invited the investment authority and Russian companies to invest strategically in Indonesia, as well as explain the establishment of the Danantara, to hold a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, Tuesday.
In a press statement with Foreign Minister Lavrov, Foreign Minister Sugiono said the two discussed strengthening various bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Russia.
He also said that the two were committed to strengthening relations and partnerships for the welfare of Russia and Indonesia.
This includes expanding the cooperation that has been established in various aspects, covering the economy, trade, and investment. Both also agreed that there is still potential that has not been exploited.
"In this regard, we need to continue to explore trade and investment relations between Indonesia and Russia to be improved and strengthened," said Foreign Minister Sugiono in a press statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wednesday, June 18.
Foreign Minister Sugiono on this occasion also invited Russian companies to be involved in strategic investment cooperation with business people in the country.
"I have mentioned that on February 24, President Prabowo Subianto has established Danantara Indonesia's state wealth fund which will also serve as an investment vehicle that can partner with Russian investment authorities, or business actors, to take advantage of the unused potential that I have mentioned," explained Foreign Minister Sugiono.
"In addition, there are various partnerships that include the field of renewable energy, technical security cooperation, agriculture, AI development and cyber technology, as well as inter-community exchanges," he added.
Foreign Minister Sugiono also revealed that Indonesia wants to have more opportunities for Indonesian students, Indonesian officials, to come and learn Russian.
This is considered by Foreign Minister Sugiono as a means to strengthen cooperation and relations between our two communities.
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It is known that Foreign Minister Sugiono's visit to Moscow is a series and preparation for the official visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to St. Petersburg on June 19-20, 2025.
In addition to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the President of the Republic of Indonesia will also attend the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) at the invitation of the President of Russia. President Prabowo is scheduled to make a speech at the opening session and plenary session of the forum.
The series of visits to Russia is part of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Russia, since the construction of diplomatic relations between the two countries on February 3, 1950.
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