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Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan together with the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi hit the bell to inaugurate Dhoho Kediri Airport. (Photo : Kemenkomarves) -  

VOInews, Kediri : Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan together with the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi symbolically inaugurated the operation of Dhoho Kediri Airport, Kediri Regency, East Java, Friday (18/10/2024).

Coordinating Minister Luhut said the presence of this airport was very important to accelerate economic growth in the southern region of Java Island. "Today is an important moment for connectivity and economic development," he said in his remarks.

Coordinating Minister Luhut explained that Dhoho Kediri Airport was the first pilot project in Indonesia with an unsolicited PPP scheme, where the project initiative came from the private sector and was supported by the government. The airport reflects effective collaboration between the public and private sectors, being an example of how the PPP scheme can overcome development challenges quickly. and efficient.

"The construction of this airport is in line with the Government's vision, namely expanding connectivity not only in the northern route, but also in the southern region of East Java," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday October 18th 2024, this project is expected to provide a significant multiplier effect, not only creating job opportunities and increasing people's income.

In the future, he also hopes that new investment will continue to flow and further accelerate economic growth in Kediri and its surroundings, making this area the new economic center in East Java.

"Apart from functioning as an air gateway, Dhoho Airport is encouraging the acceleration of other infrastructure, including the Access Toll Road which is currently starting to be built with the aim of facilitating people's mobility," he explained.

Apart from that, Coordinating Minister Luhut stated that on behalf of the government he expressed his deepest appreciation to PT Gudang Garam Tbk. through its subsidiaries which have worked hard to realize this project.

As is known, Dhoho Kediri Airport has been operated by Angkasa Pura Airports since March 29 2023 based on Joint Operation (KSO) between Angkasa Pura Airports and PT Surya Dhoho Investama (PT SDHI).

The inauguration of Dhoho Kediri Airport was attended by the Acting Governor of East Java, Directors and Leadership of PT Gudang Garam Group, and other invited guests//VOI