"Indonesia is carrying out reform in many areas that are also in accordance with the needs of a policy framework that is consistent with the OECD," the minister noted in a statement received here on Friday.
Mulyani stated that OECD Secretary-General Mathias Corman also praised President Joko Widodo as a country leader.
The appreciation was extended over the various reform policies undertaken by Indonesia amid uncertainty in the global situation, especially related to investment reform and overall economic reform.
According to the minister, the secretary-general assessed that the reforms were in accordance with the country's needs to strengthen its economy.
Indrawati said the government has long been cooperating with the OECD and become a main partner of the OECD.
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Moreover, Indonesia and the OECD have implemented some cooperation programs, such as an economic survey and assessment of the policies in Indonesia.
"Indonesia conducted an assessment of policies related to State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) and tax, capital flow, government procurement, anti-corruption, and the environment," she remarked.
On account of this, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed hope that the process of OECD membership would run smoothly and quickly, and it would provide benefits to improve the quality of policies and bureaucracy in Indonesia.
Jokowi received a delegation of OECD at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (Aug 10). The meeting aims to discuss Indonesia's plans to become a full member of OECD.
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