Jakarta - The Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Novyan Bakrie (commonly known as Anin), has called on global companies, including technology firms like Boeing, to participate in developing Indonesia’s human capital, particularly in technology and engineering.

Anin made the remarks during a meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) delegation at the Kadin Indonesia Tower in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

He highlighted that Kadin Indonesia represents a wide range of businesses, from private companies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives. Anin emphasized the importance of forging strategic partnerships with international companies to support the future of Indonesia’s youth.

“I am also considering how technology companies like Boeing, which produces aircraft, can help Indonesia’s young generation in technology, engineering, and related fields,” Anin said.

Anin noted that one concrete step in improving human capital is the government’s national internship program, which is designed to provide tens of thousands of Indonesian youths with practical training opportunities, supported by government funding.

“Indonesia is currently running a national internship program, starting with 20,000 participants, and it will soon expand to 100,000,” he explained.

“Interestingly, this program is not limited to Indonesian companies. Foreign or multinational companies can also participate, as the government covers the minimum wage for interns,” he added.

Anin further outlined Kadin’s strategy to strengthen international engagement through the establishment of the Kadin Global Engagement Office (Kadin GEO), aligning with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision of promoting economic diplomacy and international cooperation.

“Kadin is increasingly strengthening global interactions, in line with the President’s directive. In the past 12 months, the President has conducted 40 overseas visits and received 40 foreign dignitaries, totaling 80 international meetings, and Kadin has been involved in a third of these activities,” Anin said.

Through Kadin GEO, the organization seeks to build a consistent narrative on trade and investment when participating in bilateral and multilateral forums. In this context, Anin proposed knowledge partnerships with major companies such as Boeing and other international institutions.

“We want to learn from global experience. Boeing, a US-ABC member, can be a knowledge partner in areas such as international trade, supply chains, or sustainable urban mobility,” Anin concluded.

Meanwhile, US-ABC President and CEO, Ambassador Ted Osius, expressed appreciation for the strong partnership with Kadin Indonesia. He emphasized that both parties should sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen private-sector collaboration and policy advocacy with the government of President Prabowo Subianto.

“One aspect that truly resonates with me as an American is that Indonesia has many options. Indonesia already has agreements with Canada, cooperation with BRICS, and engagement with the European Union. So we also need to move quickly,” he said.

Furthermore, Boeing Indonesia Managing Director Indra Duivenvoorde reaffirmed Boeing’s commitment to long-term collaboration with Indonesia, a partnership that has spanned more than seven decades. He noted that Indonesia is projected to require around 1,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years to support the growth of the domestic aviation market.

“This highlights the need to develop a strong aerospace ecosystem, including infrastructure and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities,” he said.

Boeing also plans to expand cooperation with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), which has produced components for 737, 767, and 777 aircraft.

Indra added that Boeing seeks to strengthen its partnership with Kadin, including in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, supply chains, and the development of MRO facilities in Indonesia.

“From Boeing’s perspective, we want to deepen our partnership with Kadin. We are also in the process of becoming a member, if possible,” he concluded.

The meeting was attended by Kadin Indonesia’s Vice Chairman for Industry Saleh Husin and Vice Chairman for Multilateral Diplomacy Andi Anzhar Cakra Wijaya.