The embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in BiH marked tonight in Sarajevo the 78thAnniversary of the Independence and 29thAnniversary of the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“Indonesia has gone through all phases of growth, from the initial stages of growth to the current phase of “keep moving forward” with full optimisim toward Golden Indonesia 2045, a shared aspire for this country to become a more prosperous Indonesia. Indonesia keeps developing itself, putting infrastructure in place, developing skilled human resources, and promoting full potential of the Indonesian that can be seized as contribution to the world,” stated said Ambassador Roem Kono, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia for Bosnia and Herzegovina, in his remarks at the Diplomatic Reception.
“In the 2nd quarter of 2023, Indonesia’s economic growth has reached 5.17%, Indonesia’s GDP reached US$ 4,580, and inflation in Indonesia has also continued its downward trend to only 3.08%,” Ambassador added.
Ambassador Roem Kono emphasized that Indonesia’s accomplishments, particularly in the economic sphere, are getting better and more competitive.
Today, Indonesia is counted among the nations with upper-middle incomes. Furthermore, Ambassador Roem Kono also stated that Indonesia is in the process of relocating a new capital city that focuses on sustainable development, with advanced systems for transportation and waste management.
Indonesia’s economic competitiveness has improved, moving up to the position 34 in 2023 from position 44. Indonesia is committed to implementing a downstream industry policy, particularly in three main sectors, agro-based, mining and coal-based industries.
Indonesia is in the process of relocating its capital city to Kalimantan, which aims to address challenges, such as increasing population, traffic congestion, and environmental issues. The new capital will focus on sustainable environment, featuring green spaces, efficient transportation systems and advanced waste management.
Since the beginning of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, our nation has always integrated a “Free and Active” foreign policy.
“As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia also continues to promote ASEAN potential and strategic advantages. Indonesia wishes world to recognize that ASEAN matters as the epicentre of growth.
On bilateral matters, Ambassador Roem Kono highlighted the strengthening of the relations, “Total trade in June 2023 showed an increase of 196%. Indonesia’s exports to BiH grew by 130%, while BiH’s exports to Indonesia also showed an increase of more than 100%. Meanwhile, visits by BiH citizens to Indonesia showed an increase of up to 409%. These data are well-sufficient to promote the promising potential of economic cooperation to the business communities of the two countries.
Indonesia’s relationship to Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes more integrated, with the growing number of people-to-people relationships that are unified through marriage ties.
“This is a demographic bonus for both countries. Our future generations’ children will blend to share the culture, traditions and other important values for Indonesia and BiH,” ambassador Kono concluded.
Photo: Amer Kajmovic, Fena
