About Indonesia...

Indonesia hosts the fourth largest population in the world. It is also the world’s third largest democracy, and the world’s largest Muslim population. This country has people with very diverse ethnic, linguistic, cultural and religious background living side-by-side in harmony. Indonesia also provides an example where Islam, democracy, and modernity can be in line.

As mandated by Its Constitution, world peace is Indonesia, significant interest in its foreign policy.it is executed by actively contributing in maintaining international peace and security, under mandate of the United Nations. This is evident by Indonesia’s status as one of the ten largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces overseas. The number of 132 Indonesian representatives overseas can also help this country understand well the situation in the field.

Indonesia also vigorously promotes the absolute independence of Palestine in every international forum and conducs conflict mediations in the region and at global stage. At the same time, countless Indonesian activities contributed to the aspirations and voices of regional and international partnership organizations such as the Non-aligned Movement (NAM), the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), ASEAN and others.

Since 1 May 2019, Indonesia’s Presidency at the UNSC has produced a number of documents/products, including four resolutions, one Presidential Statement, 3 Press Releases, and three Press Elements. Indonesia’s Presidency also managed to hold 2 open meetings on the UN Peacekeeping Mission and Civilian Protection, 15 open briefings, 14 closed consultations, and 3 Arria-formula meetings. There were a total of 45 activities within 22 working days of the Un. indonesia brought up the idea of “Investing in Peace” to affirm its Presidency position at the Security Council.

For Indonesia, the concept of peace goes beyond the absence of war. Economic development, community engagement, human rights protection and democracy should also be part of the picture. “Peace is not something we can take for granted. Peace is something we have to strive for, build, cultivate and nurture”, stressed Minister Retnomarsudi at the opening of the Photo Exhibition themed “Investing in Peace” at the UN Headquarters in New York, early May 2019, that also marked the commencement of the Indonesian Presidency.

In line with that spirit, Minister Marsudi has presided over the UN Security Council Open Debate entitled Investing in Peace: Improving Safety and Performance of UN Peacekeeping on 7 May 2019. The Meeting was attended by the UN Secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, and 60 UN member States, and produced a Presidential Statement, the first outcome document of the UNSC that addresses the aspect of training and capacity building of UN Peacekeeping Operations.

Minister Marsudi also chaired another Open Debate, namely, on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts, on 23 May 2019. The Meeting reflects Indonesia’s strong commitment in promoting human rights and international humanitarian law at the global level. The 2019 Meeting also commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Protection of Civilians agenda at the UN Security Council, and the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Convention on International Humanitarian Law.

Equally important, during its Presidency, Indonesia has showcased its genuine commitment to support the plight of the Palestinian people. Indonesia strives to ensure that the Palestinian issue remains a focus of the UN Security Council, and advances humanitarian and legal perspective in the settlement of the Israeli-palestinian conflict.

Along this line, Indonesia has organized an Arria Formula Meeting on the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory on 9 May 2019. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has also presided over a UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East on 22 May 2019.

“We must break the cycle of violence,” emphasised Minister Marsudi on that occasion. “There is an urgent need for a credible process that allows all relevant parties to engage on equal footing to work towards a two-state solution”.

Aside from its signature events, Indonesia

has also chaired regular UN Security Council meetings. To name a few, Indonesia has facilitated the adoption of four UN Security Council Resolution (on UNISFA, South Sudan; UNAMI, Iraq, AMISOM, Somalia, and the extension of sanction on South Sudan). Then it has also issued three Press Statements on the latest development in UNAMID (Darfur, Sudan), Minusma (Mali), and the role of regional states in the Sahel to maintain peace and stability through G5 Sahel Joint Force.

President Joko Widodo has inaugurated the new ASEAN Secretariat building at Jl, Sisingamangaraja 70A, South Jakarta, on 8th August 2019 that also marked ASEAN’S 52nd anniversary. In his inauguration speech, the President highlighted the relevance of ASEAN in the next 50 years. ASEAN will have to face significant challenges and needs to maintain its relevance to overcome these challenges. The President also reminded ASEAN to foster unity. Unity is key for ASEAN to keep playing a central role in the future. The new building depicts ASEAN’S new spirit, the new ASEAN.

ASEAN Outlook on Indo-pacific proposed by Indonesia was adopted by the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok on, 22 June 2019. This Outlook represents the centrality and force of ASEAN in upholding the principles of peacekeeping, fostering a culture of dialog, and strengthening cooperation. President Jokowi expressed his appreciation for all ASEAN countries that had made major contributions to the development of the Outlook.

The ASEAN Outlook on Indo-pacific increasingly relevant to the world’s developments today. The trade war between US and China has not shown any sign of reconcilement and there is a concern that the trade war is growing into a multi-front war. ASEAN shall hold strong and united, to assume its role as the motor of peace and stability of South East Asia.

STRIVE AND RISE: ECONOMY

Indonesia has been coming a long way since the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis. As a member of the G-20 major economies, Indonesia is now the 16th largest economy in the world, and by 2030 is predicted to become the 5th largest economy. Through the current positive development in its macro economy, swift financial structural reform, and stronger economic fundamental, the Indonesian outlook is becoming better and more promising.

As the biggest economy in South-east Asia, with a 260 million population, Indonesia continues to enjoy a greater purchasing power. By 2030 Indonesia is predicted to host 135 million of consuming class. To this end transport and logistics have been contributing their part in establishing Indonesia as a regional leader and world power.

Indonesia will keep pushing ahead a number of infrastructure projects which are aimed to build a stronger transport networks across the archipelago.

In the railway industry, PT. INKA Indonesia (Industrikeretaapi Indonesia/indonesia Railway Industry), is the first fully integrated rolling stock and automotive manufacturer in Southeast Asia, with a vision to be a world class company. This has created an integrated solution for railway and urban transportation with competitive advantages in business and appropriate product technology to encourage the development of sustainable transport. PT INKA focuses to dominate the domestic market as well as to win competition in ASEAN and developing countries market. In the early of 2017, it has expanded its export market, by selling 340 trains for Bangladesh.the Company also wishes to expand to Sri Lanka for marketing their rolling stocks products.

Other development in, automotive-related industries are vehicle assembly line factories of some international brands , such as Toyota, There are also carro series industries for bus, which have extended their export overseas to Fiji, India and Bangladesh.

Indonesia’s aviation industry has also recorded robust growth marked by increases in passenger numbers, fleets, and flights. The aviation sector offers huge investment opportunities given the country’s unique archipelago conditions, coupled with a rising middle-class and a strengthening domestic as well as international tourism industry.

Since being established in 1976 as a state owned company in Bandung, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) HAS successfully explored its ability as aerospace industry.pt. Dirgantara Indonesia not only produces a variety of aircraft but also helicopters, providing training and maintenance services for aircraft engines. It is also a sub-contractor for major aircraft industries in the world such as Boeing, Airbus, General Dynamic, Fokker and others. It is successfully extending its wings to the international market by exporting CN235 and NC212 to a number of countries in Africa and ASEAN.

Indonesia’s ship industry is driven by PT PAL INDONESIA. Currently the capability and quality of design of PT PAL INDONESIA has been recognized by international market. The ships products of have sailed international seas around the world.

Monetizing Art and Imagination: Creative Economy

As one of the ASEAN countries, Indonesia has entered ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015.The AEC will transform ASEAN into a region with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour, and freer flow of capital.