Indonesia And Qatar Are Strategic Partners

Doha (Antara Bali) - President Joko Widodo said Indonesia is a strategic partner for Qatar, especially now that the country is seeking to boost economic growth and infrastructure development.

"I invite you to join hands with us to develop cooperation in all fields, such as economy, culture and human relations," he said at an Indonesia-Qatar Business and Investment Forum event on Monday.

President Widodo said all business opportunities in Indonesia promised a conducive business atmosphere and profit certainty.

"Please come and invest," he said to the participants at the meeting.

During his speech, President Widodo also explained how large-scale national projects, especially infrastructure projects, are being carried out in Indonesia and that they needed private investment.

Meanwhile, Qatar's Economic Minister, Sheikh Ahmad bin Jasim al Thany said Indonesia is a country that offers good investment opportunities.

"The relations between Qatar and Indonesia will make the development of opportunities between the two countries possible and help forge better relations," he said.

President Widodo was accompanied by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Darmin Nasution, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and the Minister for National Development Planning, Sofyan Djalil at the event.

Following the event, President Widodo met a number of Qatari business leaders, including the Chief of the Qatar National Bank, Ali Ahmed Al Kuari and the Chief of Qatar's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Halifa.

Qatar is the last leg of President Widodo's tour of three Middle-Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. (WDY)