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Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, Teuku Faizasyah and Vice Chairman of the Creative Economy Agency, Ricky Joseph Pesik encouraged Canadian creative economy actors to invest in Indonesia through the establishment of the 2018 Investment Forum in Montreal on Tuesday (31^st of July 2018). During his opening speech, Ambassador Faizasyah stated that the Indonesian creative economy is currently one of the supporting motors for the national economic growth. Member of the Montreal Executive Committee of Economy and Trade, Robert Beaudry appreciated the consistency of the Indonesian Embassy which routinely holds investment forum every year as a platform to strengthen the economic relationship between Indonesia and Canada. Robert Beaudry viewed the theme “Opportunities in the Creative Economy in Indonesia” as the right choice, considering the creative economy becomes one of the economic development sectors that is constantly empowered by the government of Canada. Before 24 Canadian businesspeople, both those who are involved in the creative economy industry and those who wish to invest in Indonesia, Ricky Joseph Pesik explained that the government of Indonesia has developed 16 sub-sectors of economy with three main sub- sectors namely culinary, high fashion, and handicrafts. The three main sub-sectors contribute 77.6% to the national creative economy. On the occasion, Ricky called for Canadian creative economy actors to attend the World Conference on Creative Economy to be held by the Government of Indonesia in Bali on 6th-8th November.

Qatar is going to invest $ 500 million dollars for the development of tourism sector in Indonesia, particularly for the 5 prioritized tourism destinations. Antara News Agency reported that the commitment is reflected in the signing of cooperation agreement signed by CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani and Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan in Jakarta on Wednesday (August the 1^st 2018). Minister Luhut Pandjaitan explained that the Qatar Investment Authority wants to invest in the establishment of hotels and the development of airports. The Qatar Investment Industry also wants to take part in the investment of the 10 new tourism destinations. However, the government of Indonesia suggested the Qatar Investment Authority to firstly start investing in the 5 destinations. The five tourism destinations are Lake Toba, Banyuwangi, Labuan Bajo, Borobudur, and Mandalika. Minister Luhut also pointed out that besides the commitment of investment in the tourism sector, Qatar also wants to invest in the agriculture and fishery sectors in Central Kalimantan. In addition, Qatar wishes to commence direct flight service from Banda Aceh and establish aquaculture in Sabang.

Ending her work trip in Iran, Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Yohana held a meeting with several senior officials of Iran, including Minister of Justice, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Adviser of Vice President for Citizens’ Rights on Wednesday (August the 1st 2018). Three institutions of Iran: Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Social Affairs and Special Advisory Board of Iran’s President appreciated and supported the  implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) about child protection, women’s empowerment, and family integration. The range of meeting agenda ended as Minister Yohana met Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Iran, Ali Rabiei. Minister Yohana appreciated the government of Iran regarding with the establishment of genetics hotline and counseling. The primary focuses of the two parties are to establish women empowerment as the head of family or the main worker of family as well as protection for children and women from any violence, including violence in digital media.