The four countries should collaborate to improve their harbors to become a united strength that will lead them to become a global logistics power, Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi stated here Wednesday.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam are truly fortunate to be at the center of Europe and China's major logistics vortex, he noted during the BIMP-EAGA Maritime 2023 Exhibition and Conference.
This strategic position should be utilized through collaboration and real programs to improve competitiveness, including by encouraging Indonesia to become a hub.
Moreover, Indonesia has several harbors since it is an archipelagic state.
The minister also encouraged collaboration between the four countries' harbors and international harbors, such as those in Spain and China, to create a mutually beneficial reciprocal relationship.
BIMP-EAGA Maritime 2023 is held by state-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo on February 21-23, 2023.
BIMP-EAGA is a cooperation initiative established with the goal of strengthening the nations' economy and integrating the regions in east ASEAN.
Six discussion sessions based on the round table model will be held to discuss investment opportunities within BIMP-EAGA's Economic Corridor, success and leadership elements, sub-regional collaboration, innovation for harbor infrastructure, and transformation strategy.
In addition, a trade exhibition from 40 companies as well as local and international sponsors will be held to showcase latest technologies, products, and services related to harbor and transportation for shipping and logistics.
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Translator: Ade irma Junida, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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