Indonesia is aiming to strengthen its economic ties with African countries by signing business deals worth a substantial $3.5 billion.
President Joko Widodo announced this ambitious plan during the opening of the second Indonesia-Africa Forum on Bali Island.
The forum, which will continue until September 3, serves as a platform for enhancing economic cooperation between the two regions.
President Widodo highlighted the significant growth in trade volumes and agreements between Indonesia and Africa in recent years.
Several key memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed during the event.
One notable deal involves a geothermal project between state-owned power utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara and the Tanzania Electric Supply Company.
Additionally, an agreement is anticipated between Indonesian pharmaceutical company Bio Farma and Ghana’s Atlantic Lifesciences Ltd.
Indonesian authorities have implemented heightened security measures at airports to safeguard against the spread of mpox.
The ongoing mpox outbreak was a topic of discussion during the recent Indonesia-Africa Parliamentary Forum, as reported by state news agency Antara.