Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Prabowo meets former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, discusses global issues
Indonesian Defence Minister and President elect Prabowo Subianto met with former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-2007) and Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI), Tony Blair, at the Ministry of Defense in Jakarta on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Minister lobbies Apple CEO to build factory in Indonesia: Components are ready
Indonesian Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, said that the government continues to push for Apple Inc.'s commitment to build a factory in Indonesia.
President Jokowi meets with Chinese FM Wang Yi, former UK Premier Tony Blair
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo convened a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Prabowo meets Chinese Foreign Minister, discusses defense cooperation
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto received a courtesy call from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Ministry of Defense in Jakarta on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Venezuela offers numerous prospective oil blocks to Indonesia
Director General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Tutuka Ariadji, reveals that Venezuela has offered several prospective oil blocks to Indonesia, but the United States' embargo on Venezuela remains a constraint for further acquisitions in the country.
President Jokowi, Chinese FM discuss economic cooperation and Middle East issue
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Wang Yi at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday, 18 April 2024.
After Apple, Microsoft chief to visit Indonesia
Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, has revealed that a top executive of another U.S. tech giant will soon visit Indonesia days after Apple Inc.'s boss, Tim Cook, made the visit here on Wednesday.
Indonesian, Chinese FMs discuss Palestine, South China Sea, investment issues
Indonesia and China have expressed their concern about the evolving situation in the Middle East related to escalating Iran-Israel conflict and Palestinian issues.
Kadin advisor discusses collaboration opportunities with MEDEF
Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, held a meeting with Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) in Paris on Saturday (April 14, 2024), to explore various collaboration opportunities, particularly in downstream industries.
MOFA: Pope Francis to visit Indonesia in September 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, will visit Indonesia from September 3rd to 6th, 2024. The arrival of His Holiness is a state invitation extended by President Joko Widodo.
Indonesia explores cooperation for Cambodia infrastructure development
Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, has hinted of potential cooperation in infrastructure and connectivity development in Cambodia following his meeting with Cambodian Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peng Ponea, in Phnom Penh on March 22, 2024.
Canada ready to enhance bilateral cooperation with new Indonesian government
Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, Jess Dutton, has expressed Canada's readiness to advance and strengthen bilateral cooperation with Indonesia's new government.