Jakarta – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia, held a Diplomatic Gathering at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in Jakarta on Thursday (February 6, 2026), as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in promoting Indonesia’s trade and investment with partner countries.

The meeting was attended by 83 ambassadors and representatives from partner countries, including China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the European Union, Russia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brazil, Mexico, and Egypt.

“From Kadin’s perspective, we are very comfortable and grateful for the cooperation provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We always think about how the President’s agenda and, of course, the government’s agenda can be supported through the promotion of trade and investment. With our joint commitment, we truly need trade and investment to reach not only the national level but also regional Kadin offices and MSMEs,” said Anindya, commonly known as Anin.

Anin added that collaboration between the government and the private sector has produced various international agreements that go beyond signing ceremonies and extend into actual implementation.

“Earlier we discussed how this cooperation has produced positive outcomes—not only in signing agreements but also in activating cooperation with the European Union, Canada, Eurasia, and many others. We also spoke with many ambassadors who indicated that there is still much more that we have yet to explore,” he said.

According to Anin, both traditional and modern sectors hold significant potential for international cooperation, ranging from labor-intensive industries to the downstream processing of critical minerals.

“Traditional sectors such as footwear, garments, electronics, furniture, and palm oil continue to perform well. At the same time, downstream processing of critical minerals such as copper, nickel, and eventually silica—materials that are highly needed both in the West, including the United States and Europe, and in the East, such as China—offers major opportunities. This would not be possible without strong government support,” Anin explained.

He also emphasized the importance of improving not only the value of trade but also its quality.

“We know that Indonesia’s total trade value in 2025 ranged between US$10 billion and US$50 billion. We certainly aim to increase this, but not only in terms of volume—also in terms of quality, meaning deeper engagement through higher-value products,” Anin added.

Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deddy Abdi stressed that the Diplomatic Gathering also serves as a platform to strengthen networking between the business community and diplomatic representatives from partner countries.

“This is also a networking forum, as Kadin has comprehensive bilateral committees. The ambassadors from partner countries who attended today were very pleased with this collaboration, as Indonesia demonstrates efficiency through strong alignment between the government and the business sector,” Deddy concluded.

Also present at the event were Kadin Vice Chair for Foreign Affairs Bernardino M. Vega, along with members of Kadin Indonesia’s bilateral committees and permanent committees for foreign affairs.