The 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) event in Nusa Dua, Bali on September 1- 3, 2024, is expected to produce deliverables that can be implemented and have an immediate impact, with values expected up to US$3.5 billion.
“We hope that this forum will not only discuss plans to build cooperation between Indonesia and Africa, but also produce concrete plans, given the huge potential that can be developed between the two. For the private sector and state-owned enterprises, it is estimated that there will be agreements with a value of up to US$3.5 billion or around Rp58 trillion,” Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Nugraha Manshury, said in Jakarta on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Rwandan Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdul Karim Harerimana, said the 2nd IAF would also serve as a forum for exchanging ideas in overcoming development challenges.
He cited that Rwanda President Paul Kagame will be a resource person in the forum and share experiences from African countries, especially Rwanda, in strengthening international development cooperation.
“His [Kagame’s] presence, along with other African leaders, is expected to deepen bilateral and multilateral relations, and open up opportunities for closer and mutually beneficial collaboration,” Abdul Karim said.
In addition to the Rwanda President, the 2nd IAF will also be attended by six other African heads of state, namely the President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai; President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo; Prime Minister of Eswatini, Cleopas Dlamini; President of Zanzibar representing Tanzania, Hussein Ali Mwinyi; and Vice President of Zimbabwe, Constantino Chiwenga.
The IAF is the main platform for Indonesia and African countries to strengthen bilateral relations, formulate strategic steps, and make joint efforts in facing increasingly complex global challenges.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms its commitment to building solid bridges of cooperation with African countries. The 2nd IAF is expected to give birth to new agreements and ideas through a spirit of togetherness, in order to shape a better future for future generations.
