Business council expects 100 thousand Russian tourists to Indonesia
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Russia-Indonesia Business Council expects an increase in the number of Indonesian tourists to Russia and vice versa in 2016 and the coming years, in order to strengthen relations and economic cooperation between the two countries.
A statement from the Russia-Indonesia Business Council received by ANTARA here on Thursday said that tourism was a topic of particular concern at the annual Business Forum held on October 31 in Jakarta.
Mikhail Kuritsyn, the CEO of Russia-Indonesia Business Council, expected 100 thousand Russian tourists to visit Indonesia in the coming years, and 18 thousand Indonesian tourists to visit Russia in 2016.
He also called for the diversification of tourism in Indonesia, so that Russian tourists would not only visit Bali Island but also other tourist destinations, which are spread across various islands in the country.
Direct flights from Jakarta to Moscow will be the first step in enhancing the tourism cooperation.
The national flight carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is expected to become the operator for Indonesia – Moscow flight before the second quarter of 2017.
The Russia-Indonesia Business Forum was attended by the Russian Federation Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov; the Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti; the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Darmin Nasution; and the Russian Federation Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Indonesia, Mikhail Galuzin.
The forum was participated by 150 delegates from Indonesian companies and 100 representatives from Russian companies, including Russian Railways, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Rosneft, Rusal, Rusnano and Rostech.
The Russia-Indonesia Business Council is a non-governmental organization which was established to bring together Russian and Indonesian businesses.
Its main mission was to develop a mutually beneficial business relationship in order to strengthen and expand economic trade, investment and scientific cooperation between the two countries.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the Russia-Indonesia Business Council?
What is the primary goal of the Russia-Indonesia Business Council?
The Business Council aims to foster mutually beneficial business relationships between Russia and Indonesia. Its main mission is to develop and expand economic trade, investment, and scientific cooperation between the two nations.
Q.Which organisations attended the Russia-Indonesia Business Forum?
Which organisations attended the Russia-Indonesia Business Forum?
The forum saw participation from 150 delegates representing Indonesian companies and 100 representatives from Russian companies. Notable Russian attendees included Russian Railways, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Rosneft, Rusal, Rusnano, and Rostech.
Q.When is a direct flight service between Jakarta and Moscow expected to begin?
When is a direct flight service between Jakarta and Moscow expected to begin?
Garuda Indonesia is expected to operate the direct flights from Indonesia to Moscow before the second quarter of 2017. This service is seen as a key step in boosting tourism cooperation.
Q.What specific suggestion was made to encourage Russian tourists to visit more of Indonesia?
What specific suggestion was made to encourage Russian tourists to visit more of Indonesia?
Mikhail Kuritsyn suggested diversifying Indonesia's tourism offerings. This aims to encourage Russian tourists to explore various destinations across different islands, rather than only visiting Bali Island.
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