"Gathering at the Diplomatic Venue, Meeting of Interest"
Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta - The Director General of European and American Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Djoko Tjokrosoharto, met with Surya Paloh yesterday to discuss several pressing issues related to Indonesia's relations with European countries.
During the meeting, Djoko Tjokrosoharta expressed his concerns over the recent developments in the EU-Indonesia partnership, particularly regarding the issues of trade and investment. He emphasized that Indonesia was looking forward to strengthening its economic ties with the EU, but at the same time was keenly aware of the challenges that lay ahead.
Surya Paloh, on the other hand, presented several proposals aimed at enhancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the global market. Among them is the establishment of a new trade agreement between Indonesia and the European Union, which will provide preferential treatment to Indonesian products in the EU market.
The meeting also touched upon the issue of human rights, with Djoko Tjokrosoharta stressing the importance of promoting democratic values and human dignity in Indonesia's relations with Europe. Surya Paloh acknowledged the concerns raised by the EU on this matter, and assured that Indonesia would continue to uphold the principles of human rights and rule of law.
The meeting concluded with a positive note, as both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening Indonesia-EU ties and overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. The next step will be to finalize the proposals presented by Surya Paloh and present them to the Indonesian government for consideration.
The meeting is seen as an important step towards reviving Indonesia's relations with Europe, which have been experiencing a decline in recent years due to various issues, including trade imbalances and human rights concerns. With this meeting, it appears that both sides are making concerted efforts to address these challenges and move forward on a positive path.
Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta - The Director General of European and American Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Djoko Tjokrosoharto, met with Surya Paloh yesterday to discuss several pressing issues related to Indonesia's relations with European countries.
During the meeting, Djoko Tjokrosoharta expressed his concerns over the recent developments in the EU-Indonesia partnership, particularly regarding the issues of trade and investment. He emphasized that Indonesia was looking forward to strengthening its economic ties with the EU, but at the same time was keenly aware of the challenges that lay ahead.
Surya Paloh, on the other hand, presented several proposals aimed at enhancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the global market. Among them is the establishment of a new trade agreement between Indonesia and the European Union, which will provide preferential treatment to Indonesian products in the EU market.
The meeting also touched upon the issue of human rights, with Djoko Tjokrosoharta stressing the importance of promoting democratic values and human dignity in Indonesia's relations with Europe. Surya Paloh acknowledged the concerns raised by the EU on this matter, and assured that Indonesia would continue to uphold the principles of human rights and rule of law.
The meeting concluded with a positive note, as both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening Indonesia-EU ties and overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. The next step will be to finalize the proposals presented by Surya Paloh and present them to the Indonesian government for consideration.
The meeting is seen as an important step towards reviving Indonesia's relations with Europe, which have been experiencing a decline in recent years due to various issues, including trade imbalances and human rights concerns. With this meeting, it appears that both sides are making concerted efforts to address these challenges and move forward on a positive path.