We are now aware of global economic."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and members of the National Economic and Industry Committee (KEIN) held a discussion on the countrys industrial growth here, Friday.
"The key point is how we can work together to boost economic growth in future," Minister of Industry Saleh Husin stated at the presidential office following the meeting between President Jokowi and KEIN leaders and members.
Minister Husin noted that during the meeting, the president was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution, Trade Minister Thomas Lembong, Minister/State Secretary Pratikno, and Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board Franky Sibarani.
KEIN Chairman Sutrisno Bachir affirmed that his committee will continue to offer strategic inputs related to economic and industrial fields to the government.
Indonesia is now experiencing sluggish industrial growth. Therefore, the government needs to boost the production of goods having added value, Bachir remarked.
"We are now aware of the global economic slowdown. Without industrialization and merely selling raw materials, we will be left behind," he pointed out.
Bachir urged the Indonesian people to use domestic products to help boost local industrial growth.
"We should take a cue from the citizens of other countries, such as Japan, Korea, and India, who harbor a high sense of nationalism and always love their domestic products," he added.
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