Hong Kong Investor Expresses Investment Commitment to Jokowi

May 3, 2017Updated May 28, 20251 min read

During a meeting with President Joko Widodo or Jokowi at Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited owner Li Ka-Shing expressed investment commitment in Indonesia.

“CK Hutchison Holdings Limited is one of the largest companies listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said in a press release on Monday, May 1, 2017.

CK Hutchison Holdings Limited is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world with a total investment of US$10 billion. Retno explained that the company views Indonesia as a country with a huge potential. Therefore, Li Ka-Shing expressed his commitment to increasing the company’s investment in Indonesia.

“A commitment to increasing investment in Indonesia has been made,” Retno added.

During the meeting, President Jokowi also elaborated a number Indonesian government plans to improve the economic growth.

“Indonesia’s economic reform was one of the topics raised by President Jokowi,” Retno said. “President Jokowi also explained Indonesia’s infrastructure development plans.”

In addition to Retno, attending the meeting were Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Investment Coordinating Board head Thomas Lembong.

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