TOKYO - Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) asked Japanese investors to help boost exports from Indonesia. JK request was submitted directly in the trip to Sakura.
JK persuade investors to boost production in the automotive, infrastructure, oil and gas, and electricity. This field is a government priority sectors to boost economic growth to 7 percent in the next five years.
"One of investment cooperation with Yamaha to increase the production of the R25 motorcycle with a 250cc engine capacity markets, to some countries in America, Europe and Japan," said Industry Minister Saleh Husin in a statement received by CNN Indonesia, Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The meeting was also fruitful commitment large number of Japanese businessmen to invest in Indonesia. Even old Japanese investors will continue to increase the amount of investment in the country. Although not specify in detail the value of commitment and realization of Japanese investment in Indonesia.
A number of leaders of major Japanese companies encountered among others Chairman Naoki Kuroda Inpex Corporation, Representative Director / Executive Vice President of Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Shintaro Abe, and President of Tokyo Gas Michiaki Hirose.
At the meeting JK accompanied by Industry Minister Saleh Husin, Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Conan Ihza Mahendra, Head of BKPM Franky Sibarani, and Vice Chairman of the Economic Team Sofjan.
"I hope the Japanese investors continue to increase production capacity and increase the export of goods manufactured in Indonesia."
During the first quarter to a third of 2014, Japanese investment in Indonesia amounted to US $ 2.04 billion. This figure puts Japan in second position after Singapore that has been invested in Indonesia for US $ 4.89 billion in the same period.
Related industries, the highest Japanese investment in Indonesia is the motor vehicle industry and transportation as well as the metal industry with an investment of US $ 880.6 million. The machinery and electronics industry investment value of US $ 384.5 million.
Minister of Industry expects, Japanese investors continued to expand its business in Indonesia, the Indonesian government therefore continue to strive to create a conducive investment climate, among other things, provide ease of licensing through One Stop Services (OSS) in the center of BKPM.
With the economic growth of US $ 846 billion and a population of 240 million, Indonesia is the largest market and the economy in Southeast Asia. Future economic expansion is expected to achieve significant growth given the GDP per capita is expected to grow four-fold by 2020.
Based ASEAN Business Outlook Survey 2014, Indonesia is considered as the most attractive country for business expansion followed by Vietnam and Thailand.
Meanwhile JK and his entourage planned to arrive in the country on Tuesday (17/3) at 14:00 pm.
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