Receiving The Visit Of The British Minister, Kominfo Explores Cooperation Opportunities In The Digital Sector

The Minister of the UK Cabinet Office's visit to the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (doc. Kominfo Public Relations)

JAKARTA - Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi received a visit from the UK Cabinet Office Minister John Glen, to explore opportunities for cooperation in the digital sector in the future.

According to Budi, this meeting can facilitate beneficial exchange of views, encourage greater understanding and pave the way for potential collaboration between countries.

Because according to him, digital transformation is an important aspect for cross-sectoral growth. And again, digital transformation can contribute to the world's GDP, especially Indonesia.

"It is also hoped that digital transformation can contribute to 20.7% of Indonesia's GDP," Budi said after the meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at the Jakarta Ministry of Communication and Information Office.

Budi also mentioned the current issue of technology, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, which according to him, until now only 37 countries have issued regulations on AI.

Indonesia is one of 37 countries that have issued AI-related regulations through the Circular Letter of the Minister of Communication and Information Technology Number 9 of 2023 concerning Ethical Guidelines AI.

To British Cabinet Minister John Glen, Minister Budi Arie expressed his enthusiasm to be involved in discussing opportunities for cooperation with the British Government.

"I'm sure this meeting will explore our direction towards potential cooperation in the future," he said.