"We are very pleased with this relationship as I understand, even though the United States is not a new player carrying investment in Indonesia, but we need more energy and investment in the fields of oil and gas, and agriculture," Kalla said during his speech.
Kalla and Pence witnessed the signing of a US$6 billion MoU on liquefied natural gas between Pertamina and Exxon Mobil of LNG; and a $2 billion on power plant turbines in the Java and Bali region between state-owned electricity company PLN and Pacific Infra Capital.
"Not only the Indonesian people, but the American people also need cooperation in this field (energy sector)," Kalla stated.
In line with Kallas statement, Pence said the cooperation would be beneficial for both countries.
"I am looking forward to seeking a strong relationship with you today and in the following years for the benefit of our nations," he said.
Earlier, the Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ignatius Jonan and the US Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Brian McFeeters had witnessed the signing of six MoUs on existing Indonesia-US business cooperation.
Based on data from the Indonesias Investment Coordinating Board, the United States was the seventh largest foreign investor in Indonesia in 2016.(*)
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