CEO Roundtable Forum Results in Investment Commitment of USD8.5 Billion for Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto delivers a press statement after attending CEO Roundtable Forum, in London, on Thursday (21/11). (Bureau for Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

During his working visit to the United Kingdom, President Prabowo Subianto was successful to bring investment commitment worth USD8.5 billion after meeting with 19 UK CEOs. He emphasized that the commitment showed the UK businessmen’s optimism to the Indonesia’s economy.

“I just had a meeting with 19 CEOs of UK big companies. They have committed to invest USD8.5 billion. This shows their optimism to our economic situation,” the President said during the press statement in London, on Thursday (21/11) after attending the CEO Roundtable Forum at Lancaster House, London, to discuss strategic investment opportunities in Indonesia with 19 CEOs of the UK big companies.

The President also emphasized that global trust to Indonesia continued to increase, as shown from his visits to Brazil, the United States, and China. Moreover, the Government’s commitment to clean and efficient governance became one of the main issues to attract foreign investors to invest in Indonesia.

“I think this is good to show global trust to Indonesia’s economic situation. Of course, they appreciate our willingness to improve our clean government,” the President remarked.

Meanwhile, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani explained that the CEOs were interested in investing to priority sectors in Indonesia, including the sectors of energy transition, infrastructures, education, and health. One of the highlights is the improvement of educational quality, particularly on STEM and health.

“They wanted to ensure the President’s policy direction and investment commitment. Most of them were surprised with positive enthusiasm to directly listen to the President’s priorities and commitment for clean and efficient government. They really appreciated it,” Sri Mulyani explained.

Minister of Investment and Business Downstream Rosan Roeslani echoed the same views that Indonesia’s political and economic stability as well as a peaceful government transition had increased the investors’ trust. He also conveyed the plan to follow up on the commitment by conducting further meetings with companies which had expressed their interest.

“Enthusiasm to invest in Indonesia is getting higher than before. They have seen our good political and economic stability, and a peaceful government transition brings more trust,” Rosan explained.

The Forum served as a pivotal moment for the Indonesian Government to show seriousness in boosting investment and economic growth. With the investment commitment that had been achieved, the Forum was a strategic step in strengthening Indonesia-UK economic relations and opening up opportunities for wider cooperation in various sectors. (Bureau Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat/ABD) (GA/MUR)