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The Indonesian government initiates the formation of new economic centers in the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi explained in Jakarta on Wednesday (24/10) that the spread of the new economic growth centers in the world would later encourage economic equality and at the same time improve world welfare. In regard to this, she views that the Indonesian government is promoting good communication between countries in the Pacific region and countries in the Indian Ocean coastal region. Minister Retno also remarked that good relations between the Pacific States and the Indian Ocean Coast would improve not only world welfare, but also encourage the creation of inter-regional peace.

"By connecting between the Pacific and Indian Ocean, what we hope is that there will be new growth centers in the Indian Ocean Rim. Because if there is a spread of new economic growth centers, this means that there will be an increase in terms of welfare; this will definitely be related to peace issues, etc," RetnoMarsudi said.

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi further stated that in this regard, the Indonesian government is currently engaged in intensive communication, not only with the Pacific States and the Indian Ocean Coast, but also with partner countries such as the United States, China, Russia, India, Australia and Korea. In addition, she said that Indonesia also build communication with ASEAN countries in a bid to develop the concept. She emphasized that international cooperation is something that must be built compared to building competition among countries. (VOI/Ndy/DP)