Leuthard expressed optimism after taking into account the Indonesian government`s massive infrastructure development programs in various sectors, which would certainly require additional sources of funding.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A Swiss delegation, led by Vice President Doris Leuthard, is exploring investment opportunities in the fields of energy, transportation, and infrastructure in Indonesia.

At a meeting with Head of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Sofyan Djalil here on Wednesday, the delegation expressed its seriousness to explore opportunities to invest in the country, affirming that several Swiss companies had already invested in Indonesia.

In view of the developing sound relations between the two countries, especially in the field of economy, Vice President Leuthard hoped that Swiss investment in Indonesia would increase in 2016.

Leuthard expressed optimism after taking into account the Indonesian governments massive infrastructure development programs in various sectors, which would certainly require additional sources of funding.

"This year, we can see additional investment coming from Switzerland. We brought many companies operating, especially in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, and energy, and they are all ready to partner with Indonesia," she emphasized.

After a 45-minute-long meeting, Sofyan remarked that the representatives of Swiss companies had expressed interest to increase their investment in Indonesia.

Apart from the energy and transportation sectors, he noted that the Swiss investors were also keen to extend cooperation in basic infrastructure projects such as sanitation, clean water supply, and aircraft maintenance.

"Several Swiss companies that have invested in Indonesia, such as ABB in the field of technology, had also expressed interest to increase their investment," he pointed out.

Sofyan, however, noted that they had yet to convey any investment commitment.

He said Indonesia hoped to intensify cooperation with Switzerland for the development of new and renewable sources of energy.

Technology or investment assistance from Switzerland would help Indonesia, which is committed to developing new and renewable sources of energy, Sofyan added.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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