Kadin Indonesia Chairperson Anindya Bakrie, in his remarks on Friday, said that the high-level business council, established by support from the two sides, is a milestone in strengthening bilateral trade that continues to show positive growth.
"In the first quarter of this year, the trade value of our two countries reached almost US$1 billion. This is exponential growth, and I believe it is just a beginning," Bakrie stated.
The FI-HLBC launching, during the 2026 Indonesia-France CEO Forum in Paris on May 28, was witnessed by President Prabowo and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The trade council was initiated together by Kadin Indonesia and the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF).
According to Bakrie, economic cooperation between Indonesia and France will be focused not only on trade and investment but also on investments to create new jobs and elevate human resource quality.
He said that President Prabowo's and President Macron's presence during the FI-HLBC launch reflected the two countries' commitment to strengthening long-term economic collaboration.
"This means that businesses and governments focus on investments, trade, technological advancements, and human resources development. The business community fully supports this development," Bakrie remarked.
Bakrie said that strategic sectors that will be the focus of cooperation between the two countries include energy and mineral resources, human resources development, manufacturing, education, and healthcare.
He also expressed optimism that FI-HLBC will bring greater benefits for businesses in both countries and further strengthen economic ties between Indonesia and France.
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