French business delegation studies possible cooperation in maritime

A French business delegation met the Coordinating Minister for the Maritime Affairs Rizal Ramli to study possible investment in maritime sector in the country.

“We received a 20-member delegation of business people grouped in Maritime Cluster from France. They are interested in business cooperation in maritime , energy, technology and other sectors, Rizal said.

The delegation was interested in doing business in Indonesia as they believed the country is serious in bringing to reality its vision to become a worlds maritime axis, he said here on Monday.

“Relations between Indonesia and France have been mutually beneficial and expanded. It is important for us to continue to promote the relations,” he said.

He said the delegation had not decided to invest in any sector but it plans to hold a workshop here in October.

“There would be a workshop between French and Indonesian companies on maritime sector. We will facilitate the plan that concrete business cooperation could be created,” he said.

On the same occasion, French Ambassador to Indonesia Corinne Breuz’ said France is interested in taking part in the program to develop the maritime sector in Indonesia.

Part of the delegates represent companies already doing business in Indonesia for more than 20 years, the ambassador said.

“The companies want to take part in the development of the maritime sector in Indonesia,” he said.

A deputy at the office of the coordinating minister for maritime affairs Agung Kuswandono said the French companies are interested in venturing in shipping, port, energy and technology sectors.

“The delegates represent companies operating in various sectors, but no details have been discussed,” Agung said.

He said similar interest had been expressed by companies from other countries such as the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea.