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Bogor, W Java - Some 180 representatives of 130 Dutch companies and knowledge institutions have confirmed participation in a parallel economic mission during the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to Indonesia from March 9 to 13.

The economic mission that will be organized to Jakarta and Surabaya is led by four cabinet members, according to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jakarta, as revealed in a press statement that ANTARA received in Bogor, West Java, Friday.

They are Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sigrid Kaag, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of State Sybilla Dekker, and Vice Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality Jan Kees Goet.

"The Netherlands is keen to partner up with Indonesia to create smart solutions in solving global challenges. Both Indonesia and the Netherlands face common challenges in various fields," the embassy revealed in the press statement.

Among the common challenges are the impact of climate change on coastal protection and water resources, the accessibility of healthcare, the shift to a circular economy, and increasing pressure on food production systems.

"This mission will offer opportunities for companies and institutions between the two countries to exchange knowledge and expertise in finding smart and innovative solutions together," the Dutch embassy said.

During their five-day visit, the participating representatives of the Dutch enterprises and knowledge institutions would focus their endeavors to boost and strengthen their cooperation with their Indonesian counterparts in five sectors. (ANTARA)