Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, who accompanied the president at the meeting, stated that the delegates comprising those from 35 US companies were received at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
"At the meeting, the president conveyed Indonesia's commitment to creating a better investment climate," Marsudi stated.
President Jokowi also shed greater light on the country's business potential in the development of the trade, manufacturing, and downstream industry, among others, the minister said.
Meanwhile, the US-ASEAN Business Council in return conveyed its commitment to enhancing cooperation with Indonesia in the energy sector, digital transformation, health, and tourism.
The council has also supported Indonesia's Presidency of the G20 and ASEAN.
In terms of energy transition, Marsudi said, the president emphasized on cooperation in energy transition that could ensure the country's energy resilience.
"The president has stressed that in the transition of energy, the most important issue is how to strengthen technology and investment. (This is) because when we have energy transition, at the same time, we also have to ensure strong energy resilience," she remarked.
Speaking in connection with cooperation on digital economy development, Jokowi noted that it should be conducted in the best interests of the people.
Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, who also attended the meeting, said the council was keen to invest in Indonesia, including in the mining, oil, and gas sectors.
"The president has offered (US investors) to invest in Indonesia. Now, we already have the Omnibus Law that simplifies the licensing process," Lahadalia said.
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