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Jokowi Meets Hong Kong Chief Executive, Discusses Investment Opportunities

Economics editor Raka Dwi Novianto
25/07/2023 17:05 WIB
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received a courtesy call from Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, and his delegation at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday.
Jokowi Meets Hong Kong Chief Executive, Discusses Investment Opportunities. (Foto ist)
Jokowi Meets Hong Kong Chief Executive, Discusses Investment Opportunities. (Foto ist)

IDXChannel - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received a courtesy call from Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, and his delegation at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (25/7/2023).

During the meeting, Jokowi discussed three issues, namely investment, trade, and the protection of Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Hong Kong.

"First, related to the issue of investment, the President conveyed that investment opportunities in Indonesia are very large, including the development of the new capital city," said Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the Presidential Palace Complex.

"The President also mentioned several sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, digital technology and green energy," she added.

Furthermore, both parties are committed to reducing trade barriers. The amount of trade between Indonesia and Hong Kong is quite large.

According to the Foreign Minister, in the first quarter of last year, trade between Indonesia and Hong Kong increased significantly by more than 20 percent.

"The President promoted Indonesian products, including food, agricultural products and spices. The President suggested cooperation in the field of customs which was welcomed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong," said Retno.

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