"I conveyed that Indonesia sees great potential in developing itself to become a key player in a sustainable global value chain," she wrote in a post on her Instagram account @smindrawati, which was accessed from here on Friday.
According to Indrawati, Indonesia's openness has become an important foundation for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and improving people's welfare.
Therefore, strong global cooperation is deemed key in efforts to overcome the challenges of the times.
She noted that currently, digital transformation, food security, and human resources, including aspects of public health, are Indonesia's top priorities.
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The minister further said that there is significant potential for stronger collaboration between Indonesia and US companies in these sectors.
"We believe that strong partnerships between Indonesia and the business community in the US will play a crucial role in building a global economy that is more resilient, fair, and ready to face future challenges," she added.
Indrawati underscored that the discussion with the US Chamber of Commerce was a golden opportunity for Indonesia to establish partnerships that benefit both countries, as prioritized by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
"We are open to building partnerships with various parties, including the United States," she said.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized Indonesia's commitment to prioritizing national interests while maintaining bilateral relations amid the reciprocal tariff negotiations with the US.
At an online press conference on Friday, Hartarto said that all of Indonesia's proposals and approaches in the negotiation process refer to a strategy to protect national interests in various strategic sectors.
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