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JAKARTA — In a bid to fortify one of Asia’s most enduring economic alliances, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has convened a series of high-level strategic meetings with top Japanese business delegations, charting a roadmap for deeper industrial and green energy collaboration.
The discussions, which included representatives from the Japan Indonesia Association (JAPINDA) and the Jakarta Japan Club (JJC), focused heavily on accelerating Indonesia’s green transition and securing Tokyo's backing for its global diplomatic ambitions.
A Call for High-Value Investment
Airlangga extended a formal invitation to powerhouse business federations, including the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and Keidanren, urging them to expand their footprint in Indonesia’s rapidly evolving economic landscape.
The Minister emphasized opportunities within Indonesia's national strategic projects, modern manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure. Rather than traditional manufacturing alone, Jakarta is eyeing Japanese capital and expertise to build next-generation, climate-resilient infrastructure.
Powering the Green Transition via AZEC
At the heart of the bilateral agenda is a shared commitment to a cleaner future. Discussions centered on concrete steps toward Indonesia's energy transition and green industry development, heavily leveraging the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework.
In a significant breakthrough, both nations have reached an official agreement regarding the upcoming inauguration of AZEC. The platform is expected to serve as the primary vehicle for launching specific green initiatives, ranging from renewable energy grid integration to decarbonizing local industrial zones.
Securing the Path to the OECD
Beyond industrial ties, Tokyo is also throwing its diplomatic weight behind Jakarta’s global aspirations. During the meetings, Japan expressed its full and unconditional support for Indonesia’s ongoing accession process to become a full member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Securing Japan’s backing is seen as a crucial milestone for Indonesia, as it seeks to align its regulatory frameworks with global standards and cement its status as an advanced economy.
