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Indonesia's Ministry of Trade co-organized a business matching event with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Jakarta on Tuesday to further intensify trade activities between the two countries.

"We intend for this activity to invite partners from Japan to step up collaboration with Indonesia-based suppliers, aiming to deepen cooperation and strengthen Indonesia's foothold in the global supply chain of various products," National Export Development Director General Fajarini Puntodewi stated.

Speaking at the event, she highlighted that the Ministry of Trade seeks to facilitate local companies in fostering partnerships with Japanese firms and retailers from relevant business fields or sectors.

The bilateral business forum was also designed to help Indonesia create a balance between local and imported products while expanding the export outreach of its top-quality goods and services, she added.

"In addition to the automotive sector, we have identified potential for collaboration in furniture, home living, wellness, and body care and beauty. We are confident that the two sides can emulate their extensive automotive ties in these business sectors," Puntodewi remarked.

She further remarked that officials from the Trade Ministry and JETRO have also demonstrated support by visiting an exhibition of Indonesia's local products and spotlighting a database on Indonesian companies arranged by the ministry.

Meanwhile, President Director of JETRO Jakarta Shinji Hirai underlined that the business matching event aligns with the Indonesian government's ongoing efforts to downstream locally sourced commodities to boost their selling value.

"This event presents Indonesian suppliers with a reference in product development and provides them with the momentum to comprehend the needs of Japanese companies," he said.

He expressed hope that the business forum will also contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan.

"We are looking forward to developing projects in accordance with the needs of both Japan and Indonesia," he concluded.