JAKARTA: The government of Indonesia is seeking new Saudi partnerships in infrastructure projects and the digital economy, a minister said during celebrations of the Kingdom’s National Day in Jakarta.
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in July agreed to strengthen their strategic cooperation after talks between President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.
The meeting was part of Prabowo’s first visit to the Kingdom since taking office, during which the two countries signed deals worth about $27 billion between private sector institutions in fields that include clean energy and petrochemicals.
“Looking ahead, we see vast potential for new forms of partnership. Indonesia welcomes greater Saudi participation in our infrastructure projects, halal industry development, and digital economy,” Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar said during a ceremony on Tuesday evening commemorating the 95th Saudi National Day.
“Saudi Arabia remains one of Indonesia’s key economic partners in the Middle East. Trade between our two countries has grown steadily, encompassing energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and services,” he said.
