JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono encouraged innovation to become a 'heart' for ASEAN' collaboration with Japan, highlighting the advantages of each party to strengthen cooperation.
In this context, the Indonesian Foreign Minister assessed that the role of institutions such as the ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia) is considered important to support strengthening concrete cooperation.
The Indonesian Foreign Minister said Japan excels in artificial intelligence, future technology and clean energy. While ASEAN has great potential through the digital economy, a large young population and a strong manufacturing base.
"The collaboration between the two will be strategic," explained the Indonesian Foreign Minister at the ASEAN Meeting of Post Ministerial Conference (PMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, July 10.
Furthermore, the Indonesian Foreign Minister on this occasion also emphasized the optimization of the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), including through the expansion of the cross-border QR payment system to strengthen trade and regional financial integration.
The Indonesian Foreign Minister also highlighted the energy transition, emphasized the widespread and equitable access to carbon rendation technology, supported by an inclusive financing scheme.
In addition, he also welcomed Japan's role through initiatives such as the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC).
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Not to forget, Foreign Minister Sugiono also highlighted the importance of strengthening interactions between the community through youth exchange programs, skills training and HR development cooperation.
"Neighbor friendship will strengthen the foundations of the ASEAN 'Japan partnership in the future," concluded Foreign Minister Sugiono.
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