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Irritated with America, Luhut Reveals Jokowi's Reason for Coming to China
Luhut Pandjaitan said that previously Indonesia had no close contact with America so it was closer to China. Then what about today?
JAKARTA - The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan opened up about the administration of President Joko Widodo who is more inclined towards China than the United States.
Luhut said that when receiving a visit from the CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) Adam Boehler was asked about President Jokowi's closer relationship to China than America.
“I am open, honest and convey [to Adam Boehler] that with China the relationship is very good. I also said to Adam, 'with you [America], you are also good with you', but it's only been the last one year, ”said Luhut while giving direction and socialization related to the Omnibus Law of the Job Creation Law at Lemhannas Friday (23/10/2020).
Adam Boehler is a close friend of US Predict Donald Trump. Boehler previously joined the Democratic Party. However, since Trump became President, he has been close to the Republican Party. Then Boehler was given the mandate to become the CEO of IDFC.
IDFC is an investment finance agency that focuses on developing countries in accordance with the mandate of the United States Congress. Boehler himself has visited Indonesia twice to show the seriousness of investing in Indonesia.
In January 2020 Boehler met President Jokowi accompanied by Luhut to convey his interest in investing. At that time, Luhut said that IDFC would invest in infrastructure. In fact, IDFC has prepared funds of up to US $ 10 billion.
This time, Boehler discussed investment opportunities in the Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) after the Job Creation Law was passed. SWF itself is accommodated in the regulation.
Furthermore, Luhut said that previously Indonesia had no close contacts with American officials, so for the sake of investment, the government made an approach to China.
“Before, we had no contact with America. Don't have, 'ya because you(America) are hard to find, yes I am also angry with you', they make me look begging when I met, he met Yes, we have come here [China], so don't blame us, ”said Luhut telling Boehler .
However, during the meeting Luhut said that the direction for Indonesian cooperation had now shifted to America, especially in the past year.
"So now we have changed [changed], Indonesia has become America's strategic partner. So actually how diplomacy is important, we must know, we are powerful, a country that cannot be harassed, ”explained Luhut.
According to Luhut, Indonesia is currently being considered by the two giants of the world, China and America, along with their feuds from an economic and political perspective. Therefore, the government will play the role of a balancing force.
"So the balance of power is important. Our population is the largest after China, India and America. From an economic point of view, we are not far away, we are rich from agricultural products. If it is managed well, it becomes a strong power. So negotiating with them is like this [while showing hands asking]. Negotiations must be the same, "he added.
As is known, Chinese investment in Indonesia in recent years has dominated. China is second only to Singapore. America is not even in the top five.
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Luhut Pandjaitan said that previously Indonesia had no close contact with America so it was closer to China. Then what about today?
JAKARTA - The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan opened up about the administration of President Joko Widodo who is more inclined towards China than the United States.
Luhut said that when receiving a visit from the CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) Adam Boehler was asked about President Jokowi's closer relationship to China than America.
“I am open, honest and convey [to Adam Boehler] that with China the relationship is very good. I also said to Adam, 'with you [America], you are also good with you', but it's only been the last one year, ”said Luhut while giving direction and socialization related to the Omnibus Law of the Job Creation Law at Lemhannas Friday (23/10/2020).
Adam Boehler is a close friend of US Predict Donald Trump. Boehler previously joined the Democratic Party. However, since Trump became President, he has been close to the Republican Party. Then Boehler was given the mandate to become the CEO of IDFC.
IDFC is an investment finance agency that focuses on developing countries in accordance with the mandate of the United States Congress. Boehler himself has visited Indonesia twice to show the seriousness of investing in Indonesia.
In January 2020 Boehler met President Jokowi accompanied by Luhut to convey his interest in investing. At that time, Luhut said that IDFC would invest in infrastructure. In fact, IDFC has prepared funds of up to US $ 10 billion.
This time, Boehler discussed investment opportunities in the Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) after the Job Creation Law was passed. SWF itself is accommodated in the regulation.
Furthermore, Luhut said that previously Indonesia had no close contacts with American officials, so for the sake of investment, the government made an approach to China.
“Before, we had no contact with America. Don't have, 'ya because you(America) are hard to find, yes I am also angry with you', they make me look begging when I met, he met Yes, we have come here [China], so don't blame us, ”said Luhut telling Boehler .
However, during the meeting Luhut said that the direction for Indonesian cooperation had now shifted to America, especially in the past year.
"So now we have changed [changed], Indonesia has become America's strategic partner. So actually how diplomacy is important, we must know, we are powerful, a country that cannot be harassed, ”explained Luhut.
According to Luhut, Indonesia is currently being considered by the two giants of the world, China and America, along with their feuds from an economic and political perspective. Therefore, the government will play the role of a balancing force.
"So the balance of power is important. Our population is the largest after China, India and America. From an economic point of view, we are not far away, we are rich from agricultural products. If it is managed well, it becomes a strong power. So negotiating with them is like this [while showing hands asking]. Negotiations must be the same, "he added.
As is known, Chinese investment in Indonesia in recent years has dominated. China is second only to Singapore. America is not even in the top five.
Jengkel dengan Amerika, Luhut Ungkap Alasan Jokowi Merapat ke China
Luhut Pandjaitan menyampaikan bahwa sebelumnya Indonesia tidak punya kontak dekat dengan Amerika sehingga lebih dekat dengan China. Lalu bagaimana saat ini?
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