Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Public Housing Minister Djan Farids has encouraged Hong Kong investors from the Hong Kong Infrastructure Development and Real Estate sector to invest in Indonesia.

"Hong Kong entrepreneurs in the fields of infrastructure and real estate have a lot of experience, therefore, we have encouraged them to invest in the building of apartments in Indonesia," Djan said in a written statement to ANTARA Newson Monday.

According to Djan, investors from Hong Kong have been encouraged to participate in the construction of apartments as well as new cities in Indonesia.

He added that the involvement of Hong Kong investors in Indonesia`s real estate sector was expected to assist in the development of the nation`s housing supply.

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