Jokowi Visits Trade Expo Indonesia
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President Joko Widodo has attended the 2016 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Jokowi delivered a warm welcome and opened the event.
Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita, also delivering a speech, said that the expo was meant to help boost trade relations. “We aim to gain direct transactions,” he said October 12, 2016.
Moreover, Enggartiasto said that Indonesia has to have other top products in export, in light of the weakening global economy.
There are over 1,100 national corporates in the expo, and around 14,700 buyers. The buyers are also coming from abroad, namely from some African countries and the Middle East. The government expects that the buyers can conduct business transactions which the expo aims to score at around Rp2 trillion.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the main goal of the Trade Expo Indonesia, according to the Trade Minister?
What is the main goal of the Trade Expo Indonesia, according to the Trade Minister?
The Trade Minister stated that the expo's main purpose is to help boost trade relations for Indonesia. The event aims to facilitate direct transactions between participants.
Q.What is the target for business transactions at the expo?
What is the target for business transactions at the expo?
The government expects the business transactions conducted by buyers at the expo to reach approximately Rp2 trillion. This figure represents the total score the event aims for.
Q.From which international regions are buyers attending the expo?
From which international regions are buyers attending the expo?
Buyers are attending the expo from various international locations, specifically including several African countries and nations within the Middle East. These international attendees join the national corporates.
Q.How many companies and buyers are participating in the event?
How many companies and buyers are participating in the event?
There are over 1,100 national corporations participating in the expo. Also, approximately 14,700 buyers are attending the event, some of whom are from abroad.