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Minister Trevelyan when met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto accompanied by British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Dominique Jermey - 

Voinews, Jakarta - UK Minister of State for Indo Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan visit Jakarta on 28-29 February 2024 and will meet with Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to discuss bilateral relations as the UK and Indonesia mark their 75 th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. 

Mrs Trevelyan will also meet with Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto to talk about economic affairs including UK support for Indonesia’s application – as the first country in Southeast Asia, in OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) membership.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday (29/02/24), Minister Trevelyan is scheduled to meet with Deputy Minister for Communications and Informatics Nezar Patria to discuss ways to collaborate further on digital transformation and countering disinformation.

And, in a demonstration of the impact the UK is having across the ASEAN region as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, the Minister will meet partners, including UN Women and the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, collaborating on the UK’s flagship ASEAN programme on Women, Peace and Security. 

Minister Trevelyan will attend the signing of an MoU between Infrastructure Export UK (IE:UK), a partnership between the UK Department for Business and Trade and the UK’s leading infrastructure firms, and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on sustainable infrastructure opportunities in the New Capital City.

“This is a great moment to return to Indonesia as we celebrate our 75 th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Indonesia matters to the UK. I am keen to explore ways to collaborate further and discuss plans on how the UK’s support can pave the way for Indonesia to reach its ambitious goals on economic development, digital transformation, regional stability and for the New Capital of Nusantara (IKN)", She said. 

Minister Trevelyan added that Indonesia also hosts the ASEAN Secretariat. The UK became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner in 2021 and the relationship between the continues to thrive, with close cooperation on a range of issues, including health security, education, climate change, and economic integration across the region//VOI

Billy Mambrasar and Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams pose after dicussing education in Indonesia (Photo : Billy Doc) -

Voinews, Jayapura, 28 February 2024 — The distinguished Ambassador of Australia to Indonesia, H.E. Penny Williams, convened with the Special Staff to the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Innovation and Education, Mr. Billy Mambrasar, at Swis-Belhotel, Jayapura, Papua Province, on Tuesday (27/02/2024).

This important meeting was marked by a profound exchange on the pivotal role of education in propelling Indonesia's development forward.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday (28/02/24), deliberating on the symbiotic relationship between education and progress, both dignitaries explored avenues of collaboration to enhance the human development trajectory of their respective nations.

Their dialogue epitomized the spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit, underscoring the shared commitment to advancing the prosperity and well-being of their people.

Billy Mambrasar started the meeting by sharing his experience, being an Australian Alumnus and an awardee of the Australia Awards in the year of 2013.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Australian Government for the continuous support to Indonesia in so many ways. Indonesia-Australia diplomatic relations was established in 1949. We sure have gone a long way. My first overseas education experience was granted by the Australia Award, and I am forever thankful for the many doors it has led me to,” said Billy who graduated from the Australian National University (ANU) in 2014 with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

“Since President Widodo (Jokowi) appointed me to be his Special Staff in 2019, the mandate has always been clear, to accelerate education and innovation in Indonesia, including in its most outer areas. Therefore, on behalf of Mr. President, I would like to extend my gratitude to Your Excellencies, Mrs. Penny William for your special attention to Papua, as demonstrated through your presence here today,” said Billy.

“Moreover, Mr. President also appreciates the collaborations between Australia and Indonesia for education and human development, through the ongoing projects, such as Invoasi, Prisma, Skala, and many more,” he added.

Billy expresses his excitement about the upcoming “Inovasi” Project and request the Ambassador to accelerate the process, by also having the partnership with the local NGO’s in education, as the form of knowledge transfer from Australia to Indonesia.

Penny Williams appreciates the progress of the development in Papua, and Australia will support in various form of the development cooperation with Indonesia in Papua.

“This is my first official visit to Papua and I am very delighted to be here today with the rest of the Embassy entourage. It is fascinating to see the developments of Papua as a result of continuous collaborations between the Indonesian and the Australian government,” said Penny.

At the closing of the meeting, Penny Williams send his regards to President Joko Widodo, and appreciate all the progress made by the President. The Ambassador also outlines Australia’s commitment to strengthen it’s partnership with Indonesia in the critical development sector, especially in the are of the Energy, Environment, and the Human Development//VOI

VOInews, Jakarta: Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked the ranks of the Indonesian Armed Forces and the National Police –TNI/Polri to always be ready to face the challenges faced by Indonesia, including global economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts and their impact on the national economy.

This was affirmed by the President when chairing the Leadership Meeting of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) 2024 at TNI Headquarters Cilangkap in Jakarta on Wednesday (28/2/2024).

“The challenges we’re facing today are not easy ones; they are domestic challenges, external challenges which are the most difficult, and very complex global challenges. These can also have a significant impact on the economic situation and social situation within the country,” Presiden Joko Widodo said.

President Joko Widodo further stated that currently, the world is facing various conflicts, such as in Ukraine, Gaza, even Yemen, which are causing world food inflation. Besides, there is also an economic crisis which has caused a number of countries to be hit by a recession.

Therefore, he reminded the ranks of the TNI-Polri to remain alert and careful, because the future global competition will become increasingly complex.President Joko Widodo also reminded the TNI-Polri to be able to adapt to technological developments, including cyber warfare and the use of drones. (ytbsetpres/nrl)

VOInews, Jakarta: Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Ma'ruf Amin explains the key to Indonesia's success in maintaining peace amidst diversity. The Vice President, when giving a public lecture on interfaith at the Hunter Council Chambers, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday (28/2/2024) said that as the country with the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia has The potential for conflict is quite large.

Moreover, there are 6 officially recognized religions in Indonesia. On that occasion, the Vice President shared several Indonesian experiences in managing differences, so that they do not become a factor that triggers divisions. Firstly, the tradition of inter-faith dialogue which has become institutionalized and deeply rooted in society.

“Dialogue is the first and main choice in finding solutions to the problems of the Indonesian nation as a medium that transcends any divisions,” Ma’ruf Amin said.

The Vice President added that Indonesia has a forum for religious harmony, whose members consist of religious assemblies in Indonesia to prevent conflicts with religious backgrounds and at the same time resolve internal and cross-religious disputes. The government also strengthens regulations regarding harmonious and peaceful national life and enforces the law against parties who commit violations in the name of religion.

Apart from that, the Vice President also invited Indonesian and New Zealand religious leaders to exchange views and experiences in formulating and voicing peaceful solutions to various problems facing humanity. (trans-yati//voi-ytbwapres/nrl)