"Cooperation in the digital infrastructure between Indonesia and China is the largest among cooperation with other countries. This has supported connectivity to remote areas of Indonesia through 4G and 5G technology," Hafid noted during the meeting here on Tuesday.
She expressed Indonesia's interest in expanding cooperation in AI with Nanning city, considering its success in emerging as an AI-based smart city center.
According to the minister, the city of Nanning is known to have reliable experience in building a smart city.
Its digital talent and startup ecosystem also have great potential to inspire the development of Indonesia's digital ecosystem, she said.
"We are open to collaborating with various countries, including China, in developing AI technology. Our target is to create nine million highly capable digital talents in AI by 2030," she added.
Meanwhile, Shengwen welcomed the invitation to strengthen collaboration in creating technological innovations.
He emphasized Nanning's readiness to lend full support, including policies and facilities, to Indonesian companies that wish to cooperate with the city.
"We hope to build a center for AI cooperation and innovation between China and ASEAN in Indonesia, with full support from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs," he informed.
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