TANJUNG SELOR - North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Governor Zainal A. Paliwang explored opportunities for investment cooperation and tourism development with the Republic of Seychelles when he met with the Special Envoy of the President of Seychelles for ASEAN, Nico Barito, at the Consulate General of Seychelles in the Menteng area, Jakarta on Thursday, March 5.

The Governor of Kaltara, Zainal A Paliwang, revealed that this meeting between the two parties discussed the potential for collaboration between the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Kaltara and Seychelles, especially in the investment, tourism, and creative economy development sectors.

"This meeting is an opportunity to open up opportunities for cooperation that can encourage development and economic growth in Kaltara," said Zainal, Saturday (7/3/2026).

"This Ramadan atmosphere is very good for strengthening friendship," he continued.

He said the meeting was also an opportunity for a reunion after Nico Barito previously visited this 34th province in 2025 and saw firsthand the natural potential and cultural wealth of the region.

"Nico's visit to Kaltara last year gave us new energy. He is very interested in our natural and cultural potential," said Zainal.

"The communication that has been established is expected to develop into more concrete cooperation, especially in the development of the tourism and creative economy sectors in Kaltara," he concluded.


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