President-elect Prabowo Subianto engaged in a significant meeting with the leaders of 13 major Japanese corporations in Tokyo on Tuesday, March 31. This high-level gathering marked a key part of Prabowo’s working visit to Japan, often referred to as the Land of the Rising Sun.
Cabinet Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya underscored the meeting’s crucial role in the Indonesian government’s concerted efforts to fortify investment cooperation with Japan.
In a written statement released on Tuesday, March 31, Teddy elaborated, “This meeting is integral to our drive to strengthen strategic investment cooperation, particularly in advancing industrial downstreaming as a national priority and enhancing Indonesia’s pivotal position within the global supply chain.” This highlights Indonesia’s commitment to value-added processing and economic resilience.
The illustrious roster of attendees included top executives from leading Japanese enterprises such as Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and the Panasonic Group, alongside representatives from various other influential companies.
During the productive discussions, President-elect Prabowo Subianto proactively encouraged Japanese investors to significantly expand their investment footprint in Indonesia.
Teddy further emphasized Prabowo’s message, stating, “President-elect Prabowo urged Japanese investors to become more proactive in broadening their investments across Indonesia, especially within the downstream sector. This strategic focus aims to boost added value for local industries and generate substantial employment opportunities for our citizens.”
This recent engagement builds upon previously secured investment achievements, which saw commitments exceeding an impressive Rp 380 trillion. The meeting thus serves as a powerful continuation of robust economic partnerships and a testament to the ongoing confidence in Indonesia’s economic landscape.
Throughout the dialogue, Prabowo reiterated Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to fostering an investment climate that is conducive, responsive, and results-oriented. His vision aims to not only attract further capital but also to profoundly strengthen the strategic Indonesia-Japan partnership for years to come.
Below is the comprehensive list of distinguished figures who participated in the high-stakes meeting:
1. Takayuki Ueda, President and CEO of INPEX, an energy, oil & gas company;
2. Nobumitsu Hayashi, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), a Japanese government-owned international financing institution;
3. Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chairman of Keidanren, Japan’s largest business federation;
4. Masayuki Omoto, President and CEO of Marubeni Corporation, a general trading company;
5. Kenichi Hori, President and CEO of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global trading and investment company;
6. Kosuke Uemura, President and CEO of Sojitz Corporation, a trading and investment company;
7. Shingo Ueno, President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation, a global trading and investment company;
8. Christophe Weber, CEO of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, a global pharmaceutical company;
9. Shinichi Sasayama, President and CEO of Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd., an energy and gas company;
10. Kenta Kon, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, a global automotive company;
11. Katsuya Nakanishi, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation, a global trading and investment company;
12. Yuki Kusumi, President and Group CEO of Panasonic Group, an electronics and technology company; and
13. Keita Ishii, President and COO of Itochu Corporation, a global trading and investment company.
Summary
President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with leaders of 13 major Japanese corporations in Tokyo on Tuesday, March 31, to strengthen investment cooperation. This high-level gathering aimed to advance industrial downstreaming and enhance Indonesia’s role in the global supply chain. The meeting included executives from prominent companies like Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and the Panasonic Group.
During the discussions, Prabowo encouraged Japanese investors to significantly expand their footprint in Indonesia, especially in the downstream sector. This strategy intends to boost added value for local industries and create substantial employment opportunities. The engagement reinforces previous investment achievements and reiterates Indonesia’s commitment to a conducive investment climate and a stronger strategic partnership with Japan.