Japan is the fourth biggest foreign investor in Indonesia, pouring in US$3.56 billion in the past year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, arrived in Indonesia on Saturday for a week-long visit.
“The friendship between both countries and the people of Japan and Indonesia must continue to be nurtured amid the current challenges in the world.”He added that the visit enabled him to deepen his understanding of Indonesia’s diverse culture and society, as well as the history of Indonesia and its people, who helped promote friendly bilateral relationships.
On Sunday, the Japanese royals visited the MRT station in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, where they were greeted by a number of Japanese people. Bilateral trade has been robust, with Japan becoming Indonesia’s second-largest source of imports and fourth-biggest destination of exports last year. Japan’s Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito is accompanied by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, Indonesia, on June 19. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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