Visiting Germany, Coordinating Minister Airlangga Reaffirms G20 Cooperation Commitment With G7 Developed Countries

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto during his visit to Germany (Photo: Doc. Coordinating Ministry for the Economy)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto is said to have just visited Germany after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week.

During the visit, he is optimistic that Indonesia can play a central role in bringing the interests of developing countries.

"The Indonesian government can become a bridge for the interests of developing countries when holding the G20 Presidency. At the same time, Germany is also the G7 Presidency from the group of developed countries in the world," he said in an official statement quoted on Tuesday, May 31.

According to Airlangga, Indonesia is pushing a number of priority issues, including global health architecture, sustainable energy transition, and digital and economic transformation.

In addition, the bilateral meeting between the two countries is also aimed at discussing the planned visit of the German President to Indonesia in June.

"The German president is also scheduled to visit Indonesia around mid-June," he said.

Furthermore, Airlangga also explained about the preparations for President Joko Widodo's visit to the G7 meeting on June 26 to 28 at the Elmau Palace in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria state, Germany.

He hoped that the agenda for the visit of the two heads of state was expected to strengthen partnerships in various sectors.

Especially attracting more investment into Indonesia.

Airlangga said, this opportunity can be obtained by Indonesia when it becomes the official partner country of the Hannover Messe in 2023. Moreover, Indonesia is considered successful in playing this role at the Hannover Messe 2021.

"Of course, Indonesia cannot be separated from promotion for investment," he said.

Meanwhile, Indonesia is the right choice for investors to invest in the midst of the current conditions and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Moreover, developed countries need supply chains so that they are not disrupted due to handling the impact of COVID-19.

Airlangga admitted that he has prepared a number of important issues that will be offered when he becomes the official partner of the Hannover Messe 2023 country. These include energy transition, sustainable industry, and digital transformation.

"The government is ready to explain the development of digital transformation carried out by Indonesia to world investors," Airlangga concluded.