World

Indonesia seeks to strengthen trade ties with Saudi Arabia

Indonesian exports to Saudi Arabia grew by 11% in 2024, and further growth is expected.

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (left) meets with Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal F. Alibrahim during the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai, the UAE, February 11, 2025. (Photo: ANTARA)
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (left) meets with Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal F. Alibrahim during the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai, the UAE, February 11, 2025. (Photo: ANTARA)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has expressed his optimism in expanding trade between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.

Speaking on February 11 during a meeting with Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal F. Alibrahim at the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai,

Hartarto emphasised Indonesia’s commitment to leveraging its free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council to boost exports.

Indonesian exports to Saudi Arabia grew by 11% in 2024, and further growth is expected.

Saudi Arabia, in turn, expressed interest in strengthening tourism ties, particularly by exploring the potential of Sumatra Island as a destination for Saudi travelers.

Hartarto welcomed the initiative, reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s role as a key partner in Indonesia’s long-term economic vision, Golden Indonesia 2045./.

VNA
#Indonesia #Saudi Arabia #trade ties Indonesia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

At the launch of the programme. (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Thailand launches programme to reduce healthcare costs for citizens

Under the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), private hospitals in Thailand must provide complete and accurate prescriptions listing drug names and usage details. This transparency allows patients to choose whether to buy their medicines directly from the hospital or from registered pharmacies outside.

Illustrative photo (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand delivers tepid rice export forecasts for 2026

Thailand maintains its export target for next year at 7.5 million tonnes, including 3.5 million tonnes of white rice, 1.7 million tonnes of hom mali rice, 1.4 million tonnes of parboiled rice, 600,000 tonnes of Thai fragrant rice and 300,000 tonnes of sticky rice.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn (Photo: Bernama)

ASEAN Secretary-General: Higher education will shape the region’s future

The ASEAN chief revealed that the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan designates education as a driver for equity and sustainable development. Its agenda calls for enhancing access to quality education, promoting lifelong learning, and integrating green skills into curricula. In short, academic purpose serves societal and community purpose.

Thailand aims for 129 gold medals at 33rd SEA Games

Thailand aims for 129 gold medals at 33rd SEA Games

At the 32nd SEA Games held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from May 5–17, 2023, Thailand ranked second overall with 108 gold, 96 silver, and 108 bronze medals. Vietnam topped the standings with 136 gold, 105 silver, and 114 bronze medals.

Rescuers evacuate residents in a flooded area due to Typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu province, the Philippines, on November 4, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 66 dead in Philippines

The Philippines, which experiences an average of 20 storms annually, frequently suffers heavy losses, especially in poverty-stricken areas. Scientists warn that climate change is making storms increasingly intense and destructive.

RoK's President Lee Jae-myung and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong exchange greetings following a joint press announcement at the Yongsan presidential office. (Photo: Yonhap)

Singapore, RoK establish strategic partnership

Under the strategic partnership, the two countries will step up cooperation to better tackle global challenges such as climate change and transnational crimes while deepening ties in the areas of security, defence, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, people-to-people exchanges, and transnational crimes like online scams.