Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry China Committee (KIKT) Garibaldi Thohir said that the economic relations between Indonesia and China must also be balanced with the cultural relations of the two countries.<\/p>\n
He conveyed this when receiving a delegation of representatives of employers' organizations from Guangxi at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, Monday (17\/04\/2023).<\/p>\n
\"I think that through culture, China will also be able to carry out close cultural relations with Indonesia, which has actually been established for a long time,\" said the man who is familiarly called Boy Thohir in his statement.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that this could happen like how South Korean culture can be accepted in Indonesia. For example, with the presence of KPOP. In addition, Japanese culture is also accepted by circles in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, KIKT member Maruarar Sirait said that this close relationship between cultures can be established in Indonesia. Because they can respect each other.<\/p>\n
\"Indonesia has many tribes and religions, we are not a religion country, but a democratic country, because of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. That Indonesia is indeed the largest Muslim country in the world, but we still respect each other,\" he explained.<\/p>\n
Therefore, continued the man who is familiarly called Ara, the meeting between Guangxi representatives and Boy Thohir was a good sign. \"Being a good entrepreneur meets a good entrepreneur, it will be good in the future,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Continue Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n Increased cooperation between Indonesia and China is not only from an economic perspective. It has long been established cultural relations and diplomacy. This is what needs to be considered in the relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n This was conveyed by the Head of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the China Committee (KIKT) Garibaldhi Thohir when inaugurating the KIKT Office in the Pantai Indah Kapuk area, Jakarta, Monday evening(27\/03\/2023).<\/p>\n For example, later there will be a dance troupe from China coming to Indonesia. \"It is hoped that they will get to know the culture and local wisdom from China. And conversely they can also see our culture, Indonesia with a friendly culture,\" he said in his statement.<\/p>\n The Minister of BUMN Erick Thohir and the Minister of Investment\/Head of BPKM Bahlil Lahadalia were also present at this event. Apart from that, Deputy Chairman of Kadin Shinta W Kamdani also came.<\/p>\n On his occasion, Bahlil stated, in this uncertain global economic condition, we need to continue to seek information and build cooperation with all parties on the line that Indonesia adheres to the principle of free and active politics.<\/p>\n \"It's up to the parties in conflict at this time, the important thing is that we benefit from their fights. As long as we don't dictate to them. But if there is suffering, then we look for solutions,\" he explained.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n