Enviro News Asia, Washington, D.C — The Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, Indroyono Soesilo, attended an introduction event and executive roundtable organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was chaired by Vice President for Southeast Asia and Oceania, John Goyer.
The event was attended by representatives of leading U.S. companies including Freeport, PepsiCo, Visa, Bristol Myers Squibb, Nielsen, Cargill, and several others.
In his remarks, Ambassador Indroyono emphasized the growing strength of Indonesia–U.S. relations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) established in 2023.
“Beyond institutional ties, the leaders of both countries have also become closer. President Prabowo and President Trump have met three times in New York, Sharm El-Sheikh, and most recently last weekend in Kuala Lumpur,” noted Ambassador Indroyono.
The Ambassador underlined that this close relationship provides a solid foundation for deepening economic and business cooperation between the two nations. He invited American companies to expand investment and trade with Indonesia.
During the discussion, several companies expressed positive views regarding Indonesia’s economy and conveyed their hopes for strengthened economic collaboration.
Among them, PepsiCo has built a USD 200 million plant in West Java, empowering and supporting local potato farmers in potato chip production; Abbott has partnered with Prodia in the health sector; meanwhile, Nielsen plays an important role in television broadcasting monitoring in Indonesia, including in rural areas; while Visa provides financial technology and payment solutions.
Additionally, Cargill has operated for over 50 years in Indonesia’s plantation, palm oil processing, and agricultural product sectors, employing 20,000 workers. Freeport, which has operated for several decades, currently owns two smelters in Indonesia.
Furthermore, the Ambassador encouraged U.S. companies to offer internship opportunities to outstanding Indonesian students studying in the U.S.
“Currently, there are around 8,400 Indonesian students across various fields, including STEM and other disciplines. With the expertise gained from U.S. education, they can become valuable talents for U.S. companies, both in the United States and Indonesia in the future,” explained Ambassador Indroyono.
The meeting served as an important effort to strengthen Indonesia–U.S. economic partnership through closer cooperation in investment, trade, and human capital development. (*)
