“Welcome to the Indonesian Pavilion, a pavilion that is specially designed by following the shape of Indonesia’s traditional vessel, Pinisi vessel. We want to present Indonesia’s spirit in facing future challenges,” he remarked in Hannover, Germany.
Widodo made the statement during the inauguration of the Indonesian Pavilion at Hall 2 of Hannover Fairground. The ceremony was attended by the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.
"I invite you, ladies and gentlemen, to this pavilion to see Indonesia as a 'Land of Opportunity' and a hub of future manufacture," he said.
The Pinisi vessel design stand has two main masts and seven sails, he explained.
The two main masts signify Indonesia's transformation foundations, namely industrial downstreaming and clean energy acceleration.
Meanwhile, the seven sails illustrate the priority sectors promoted by Indonesian co-exhibitors, namely food, textile, automotive, electronic, chemical, medical devices, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Widodo stressed that the acceleration of the transformation of the Indonesian industry will contribute to the revival of regional and global economies.
"Therefore, with the spirit of infinite journey, let us sail together and accelerate transformation for a better world. Because, investing in Indonesia means investing in a better future. Thus, I officially open the Indonesian Pavilion at the 2023 Hannover Messe," he said.
Indonesia has once again become one of the partner countries at Hannover Messe after the 2021 edition of the fair, which was held virtually due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Indonesia is the first Southeast Asian country to become a partner country at the trade fair, which has drawn at least 4 thousand exhibitors, among others, with 157 co-exhibitors from Indonesia.
As a partner country, Indonesia has raised the "Making Indonesia 4.0" theme to show Indonesia's initiative in pushing environmental sustainability and economic transformation.
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Translator: Sella Panduarsa, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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