http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/85601/president-calls-for-increased-cooperation-between-indonesia-sweden President calls for increased cooperation between Indonesia, Sweden Wed, November 14 2012 18:27 | 128 Views
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (right) welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (left), at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. (FOTO ANTARA/Widodo S. Jusuf) "I think the cooperation between Indonesia and Sweden can be increased further, because of the rising number of opportunities to do so," President Yudhoyono said. Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has stated that there is still plenty of scope for improvement in cooperation between Indonesia and Sweden, especially in the fields of economy, tourism and education. "I think the cooperation between Indonesia and Sweden can be increased further, because of the rising number of opportunities to do so," he said during a press conference, accompanied by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, at Merdeka Palace here on Wednesday. The head of state noted that the two countries have already been cooperating in the fields of investment, trade, education and human rights, among others. "Therefore, instead of providing the private sector with all the opportunities to take part in the nation's economic development, the government continues to invite and encourage businessmen from friendly countries to invest in Indonesia," he explained. On the occasion, Reinfeldt stated that during his visit to Jakarta, he brought along a number of Swedish entrepreneurs in an effort to boost bilateral economic cooperation. "We see a lot of business opportunities here, as well as opportunities in education, infrastructure, and health services. The two countries have much experience in bilateral cooperation, so we sure can find local partners for Swedish businessmen," he said. President Yudhoyono received Reinfeldt on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a bilateral meeting. The President was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa, Minister of Trade Gita Wirjawan, and Minister of Industry MS Hidayat, among other ministers. Reinfeldt was accompanied by Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling, State Secretary Katarina Areskoug Mascarenhas and Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Ewa Polano, among other officials. During his visit to Jakarta, Reinfeldt also met with the Union Representative for Human Rights in Indonesia and the CEO of Astra Group.(*) Editor: Heru COPYRIGHT © 2012 ++++ http://www.mediaindonesia.com/read/2012/11/11/363027/4/2/Swedia_Jajaki_Kerja_Sama_dengan_Astra Swedia Jajaki Kerja Sama dengan Astra Penulis : Akhmad Mustain Rabu, 14 November 2012 23:12 WIB JAKARTA--MICOM: Perdana Menteri Kerajaan Swedia Fredrik Reinfeldt mengatakan industri otomotif asal Swedia akan menjajaki kerja sama dengan Astra untuk dijadikan mitra di Indonesia guna menggarap lebih intensif pasar kendaraan di dalam negeri. “Kami mencari mitra lokal, untuk itu kami pagi ini mengunjungi Astra, perusahaan Indonesia yang akan berpartner dengan perusahaan asal Swedia,” kata Reinfeldt saat jumpa pers bersama dengan Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono usai pertemuan bilateral delegasi RI dengan Swedia di Istana Merdeka di Jakarta, Rabu (14/11). Meningkatnya konsumen dengan latar belakang ekonomi kelas menengah, ujarnya, yang memicu peningkatan pasar otomotif di Indonesia bergairah dan menjadi daya tarik bagi industri kendaraan asal Swedia. PM Swedia mengatakan kalangan industri asal Swedia banyak melihat peluang bisnis untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar di dalam Negeri. Adapun pengalaman yang bisa ditularkan kepada pebisnis di Indonesia, ujarnya, selain otomotif juga di bidang infrastruktur, pertanian, kesehatan, dan pendidikan. “Di sini kami melihat banyak peluang bisnis memenuhi kebutuhan pasar Indonesia,” kata Reinfeldt. Seperti diketahui Swedia memiliki industri otomotif papan atas dunia, salah satunya adalah Volvo. Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono mengatakan, kedua negara berkomitmen untuk meningkatkan kerja sama, terutama di bidang perdagangan, investasi, dan lingkungan. "Ini merupakan tahun bersejarah karena kali pertama kepala pemerintahan Swedia berkunjung ke Indonesia sejak hubungan diplomatik kedua negara dibuka pada 1952," kata Presiden. Dalam pertemuan bilateral, ujar Presiden Yudhoyono, dibahas peningkatan kerja sama di sektor perdagangan, investasi, lingkungan, pendidikan, pariwisata, dan kesehatan. “Kami setuju ada peluang untuk peningkatan kerja sama di bidang-bidang tersebut untuk manfaat yang nyata bagi Indonesia dan Swedia,” SBY menjelaskan. Dia berpendapat, prospek kerja sama Indonesia dan Swedia berjalan baik, masih ada peluang untuk terus ditingkatkan. "Setelah 14 tahun yang lalu mengalami krisis, sekarang ekonomi Indonesia tumbuh dan itu merupakan satu peluang kemitraan dan kerja sama yang menjadi keniscayaan dan realitas," ujar Presiden Yudhoyono. Salah satu bentuk kerja sama yang tengah berlangsung antara Indonesia dan Swedia adalah kerja sama dengan delapan kota di Indonesia, misalnya membangun kota yang ramah lingkungan, termasuk bandara yang ramah lingkungan. Beberapa bentuk kerja sama juga sudah terjalin di bidang pendidikan. (Mad/OL-04) +++++ Sweden keen to cooperate with RI in transportation sector: PM Wed, November 14 2012 18:52 | 126 Views President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (right) and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfedlt (left) at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. (FOTO ANTARA/Widodo S. Jusuf) "The reason for their interest is the expected increase in the number of middle class business people in Indonesia in the coming years," Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfedlt said. Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfedlt has stated that his country`s businessmen are keen to invest in Indonesia`s transportation sector. "The reason for their interest is the expected increase in the number of middle class business people in Indonesia in the coming years," he said at a press conference, accompanied by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, here on Wednesday. "With regard to the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Economic Development (MP3EI), we expect to forge partnerships in the transportation sector, particularly in the field of infrastructure development," Reinfedlt stated. "The rising number of middle class business people will also help boost trade cooperation," he continued. "The greater the number of middle class business people, the more there will be opportunities for increased trade ties," Reinfedlt added. On the occasion, President Yudhoyono pointed out that there was plenty of scope for investment and cooperation in Indonesia, with the country`s annual economic growth rate of 6 percent. "After exploring several areas of cooperation, we have invited Sweden to take part in the development of Indonesia," he said.(*) Editor: Heru COPYRIGHT © 2012 +++++ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
