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Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arcandra Tahar said in Jakarta on Friday that his side pushes to boost cooperation between Indonesian and Ukrainian business sectors. In the commemoration of the National Day of Ukraine, he said that until now, Ukraine has become the third largest trading partner of Indonesia among Eastern European countries, with trade value reaching US $800 million dollars. He also remarked that by boosting relations of both countries’ business sectors, Indonesia and Ukraine will be able to open opportunities for the development of cooperation between the two parties, including finding potential for development.

“This engagement represents both countries’ join effort to strengthen the bilateral relation in various fields. I notice the growing number of our trade which is now place the Ukraine as Indonesia’s third biggest trading partner in East Europe reaching more than 800 million USD. I believe we must further strengthen business to business contact and explore more economic potentials. Both countries are also committed to encouraging all related stakeholders to expand trade and agriculture cooperation,” said Arcandra Tahar.

Furthermore, Deputy Minister Arcandra Tahar said that during 26-year diplomatic relations, Indonesia and Ukraine have developed good cooperation based on equality, mutual respect and trust. He viewed that with a strong foundation, the two countries have collaborated in various sectors, including in politics, trade and investment, education and technology, social culture and people-to-people contact. (Ndy/Trans by Rhm)