In his remarks at the meeting, the president thanked Unilever for its commitment to maintaining its investment in Indonesia.
"Thank you for your contribution to economic development in Indonesia," the head of state said, explaining that Indonesia was currently trying to speed up its economic development while reducing poverty.
According to the president, Indonesia`s development effort needed to backed up by a commitment of cooperation by the corporate community including Unilever.
The Unilever officials received by the president included the company`s chairman, Michael Treschow, CEO Unilever Paul Polman, Chief Supply Chain Officer Unilever Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President Director Maurits Lalisang, and Corporate Secretary Sancoyo Antarikso.
At the meeting, President Yudhoyono was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economy Hatta Rajasa, Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Chief Gita Wirjawan, Minister/State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, and Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam.
Earlier in the day, the head of state also received an Oxford Business Group (OBG) delegation consisting of Country Director Maria Merono Coello, Editorial Manager Josh Franken, and Assistant Editorial Manager Jacobo Bermudez.
Hatta Rajasa said after the meeting OBG wanted to do research on Indonesia and interview Indonesian leaders for a report on the financial conditions, politics, and investment climate in Indonesia that would be issued in February 2012.
Hatta said the presence of the Oxford Business Group in Indonesia was a momentous opportunity to promote the country`s potentials to international community.
He said the research by OBG would include interviews with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, cabinet ministers, and business players in the country.
Hatta said OBG would analyze the investment climate in Indonesia along with infrastructure condition and obstacles being faced by the country in attracting investors. (*)
Editor: Ruslan Burhani
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