Luhut's Bright Smile Meets Elon Musk At The Giga Factory, This Is The Story Of His Meeting With The Richest Person On Earth

Luhut shared his first impression of meeting Tesla boss Elon Musk who was friendly and welcoming. (Screenshot Instagram @luhut.pandjaitan)

JAKARTA - The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, shared the results of his meeting with the Technoking of Tesla and the founder of the SpaceX rocket company, Elon Musk, at the Giga Factory, Austin, Texas, United States on April 26, 2022 yesterday.

Through a post on his Instagram account, @luhut.pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Marvest told the full story of his offer and Elon Musk's interest in the potential of the nickel industry, which plays a major role in electric vehicles (EV). Even so, Luhut also conveyed his first impressions regarding the meeting.

"I didn't expect to be greeted so cordially and friendly by the CEO of Tesla Inc., Elon Musk at the Tesla Giga Factory in Austin, Texas," Luhut wrote.

He admitted that the meeting was the first time for both sides. However, the communication between Luhut and Elon has been going on for the last two years.

The meeting which lasted for more than an hour discussed the potential raw materials for electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia. Elon Musk's interest was acknowledged by his assistant who stated that the Tesla boss did not usually receive such a guest visit.

"I see enthusiasm and interest in his face, but I wonder why Elon, who was a bit stiff with some "policy" related to the electric vehicle industry and nickel processing in Indonesia, is now excited," Luhut said on his Instagram account.

Luhut admitted that his presentation about the nickel industry in the country changed the perception of Tesla's boss. Therefore the figure who just bought Twitter said that it was promising.

"He (Elon) thinks (RI nickel) is very promising to be able to supply raw materials for electric car batteries, which Tesla really needs as one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers," said Coordinating Minister Marvest in posting his social media account.

Furthermore, Luhut also explained that Elon Musk was pleased to meet with President Joko Widodo during a state visit to the US. Even Musk is trying to change his busy schedule to meet with the President of the Republic of Indonesia on May 14.

"Elon promised to change his schedule to meet directly with President Jokowi, who is also scheduled to visit SpaceX," said Luhut.

"I also invited Elon to come to Indonesia in the B-20 forum, which is one of a series of G-20 events to be held in Bali in November," he added.

Even so, Luhut does not want the meeting with Elon Musk to stop at that. He hopes that communication with the founders of SpaceX, The Boring Company, Hyperloop, and Neuralink will continue in the future.

Elon Musk is also known for his vision of the future. The richest man on Earth thinks that the world's inhabitants should become interplanetary humans and expand their reach to other planets. Musk rejects birth control. In addition, on the Joe Rogan podcast, Musk admitted that his mind was often filled with bursts of ideas.

In the Elon Musk biography written by Ashlee Vance, it is told that little Musk really likes books, especially science fiction novels such as the works of HG Wells and Jules Verne. He had disappeared while walking in the market, fortunately his mother immediately found out where he was, namely in a bookstore.