Jakarta – Dr. Moeldoko, the Chief of Staff to the President, has emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea in the area of human resource empowerment. During a high-level meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia, Lee Sang Deok, held at the Bina Graha Building, Jakarta, on Tuesday (11/4), the Chief of Staff conveyed his aspirations for enhanced collaboration and training opportunities for human capital development.
“With a particular focus on empowering the workforce and cultivating skilled professionals, I am keenly interested in exploring concrete avenues of cooperation between the two countries. Recognizing the significance of this endeavor for the future of Indonesia’s children will become the ambassador’s legacy as well. So we must realize this shared vision and translate it into tangible outcomes,” Moeldoko said.
Moeldoko commended South Korea for its active engagement in economic investment in Indonesia, as well as its commitment to recruiting and training Indonesian workers in specialized fields. Acknowledging the positive impact of such investments, the Chief of Staff expressed his desire to expand cooperation beyond economic realms and delve into knowledge-sharing and technology transfer.
Among the key areas of interest, Moeldoko highlighted the agricultural sector, expressing hopes for joint efforts in enhancing the knowledge and skills of young Indonesian farmers. By leveraging South Korea’s expertise and experience, the Chief of Staff envisioned significant advancements in Indonesia’s domestic agricultural industry.
“For instance, Indonesia’s extensive use of turbines for nuclear power generation highlights the potential for collaboration in research and development, particularly in the field of nuclear power,” emphasized Moeldoko. “South Korea, as a leading nation in this sector, possesses valuable knowledge and technology that can greatly benefit our country through knowledge and technology transfer.”
The meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President and the South Korean Ambassador marked a significant milestone as both countries celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, which were established in 1973. It is noteworthy that Indonesia holds a special partnership status with South Korea among Southeast Asian nations, highlighting the depth of their bilateral ties.
With South Korea ranking third in terms of investment projects in Indonesia, totaling 2,444 projects, and an estimated investment value of 1.66 billion US dollars, the potential for strengthened cooperation and mutually beneficial outcomes remains promising.
