Jakarta, INTI - The Indonesian government has signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the Indonesia–Korea Partnership for Resilient Growth forum, with a total value of US$10.268 billion, or approximately Rp174 trillion.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, stated that the agreements span a wide range of strategic sectors aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s sustainable economic growth.
“These agreements cover key areas such as energy and the green transition, including solar power, carbon capture and storage, as well as renewable energy,” he said during the forum in South Korea on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Expanding Collaboration Across Industries and Digital Sectors
Beyond the energy sector, the cooperation also includes industrial and manufacturing development, covering industries such as steel, battery production, and environmentally friendly transportation. Investments will also extend to the digital sector, including artificial intelligence (AI), as well as property and infrastructure projects, notably the development of the Bumi Serpong Damai area.
Airlangga further highlighted that business-to-business collaboration will be strengthened through partnerships between the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming to accelerate the realization of these investments.
He also emphasized that the government is preparing debottlenecking measures to ensure smooth investment processes and to enhance cooperation between businesses from both countries.
“We have conveyed that the ministry is preparing debottlenecking measures so that any challenges faced by the business sector can be resolved efficiently,” he affirmed.
Conclusion
The Rp174 trillion agreement between Indonesia and South Korea marks a significant step in advancing strategic sectors, from green energy to artificial intelligence. By strengthening cross-industry collaboration and addressing investment barriers, this partnership is expected to accelerate sustainable economic growth and reinforce Indonesia’s position in the global innovation and digital economy landscape.
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