Minister Of Communication And Information Affirms Apple CEO Will Visit Indonesia On April 17

Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi (photo: Dinda Buana/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi reiterated that Apple CEO Tim Cook will travel to Indonesia soon on April 17.

"Yes, tomorrow (the arrival of Tim Cook), he will come on the 17th," said Minister of Communication and Information Budi at the Halal Bihalal event of the Minister of Communications and Informatics and Deputy Minister of Communications and Informatics with the Ministry of Communication and Information community on Tuesday, April 16 at the Kominfo Office, Jakarta.

However, when asked for further information regarding what will be discussed later. To be sure, Budi emphasized that Apple will invest in the country.

"Yes, later, no surprises if that's the case. Later what is certain is that all large companies from America and the world's countries will invest significantly in Indonesia. Later, wait for tomorrow," said Budi further.

Not only meeting with the Minister of Communication and Information Budi, Tim Cook will also be scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, although the time has not been determined. "Yes, it is scheduled," he said.

Previously, the Minister of Communication and Information also revealed that there would be two high-ranking world technology companies that would visit and invest in Indonesia. Among them are Apple CEO Tim Cook and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Meanwhile, Tim Cook will meet with the Minister of Communication and Information on April 17, Budi said that Satya Nadella will make a separate visit on April 30.

Team Cook Visit In Vietnam

On April 15, Tim Cook started his interesting visit to Vietnam. There, Tim Cook reportedly met with students, content creators, and users of Apple products to understand more deeply about the diversity of how to use Apple products.

"Apple is always trying to build strong relationships and provide more benefits for the people where we operate. Starting from cooperation with local suppliers to supporting clean water supply projects and educational opportunities, we are committed to continuing to strengthen our connections in Vietnam," Cook said.