"The interest rate is still consistent with the current low and manageable inflation pressure and the inflation rate target of 4.5, plus and minus 1, percent for 2012 and 2013," the head of the central bank`s strategic planning and public relations department, Dody Budi Waluyo, said in a press statement released here on Thursday.
While pressure on external imbalance has begun to fade thanks to a number of policies taken by the central banks so far the balance of payment recorded another surplus, he said.
The central bank also noted that the domestic economy still performed well although it slightly slowed down due to global financial woes leading to a shortfall in exports.
Looking ahead, Bank Indonesia plans to direct its policies towards managing external balance at sustainable level by continuing its support for the domestic economic growth, he said.
BI will always step up its cooperation with the government in creating stable macro economy and sustainable national economic growth, he said.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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