India Indonesia Business and Cultural Council
About Indonesia
Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation and third largest democracy, comprising
the largest archipelago and located in a vast arc between the Indian Ocean and the China
Sea, astride vital sea lanes in Southeast Asia. With more than 245 million inhabitants and
comprising over 17,000 islands, this vast archipelago is rich in natural resources and is
strategically located along the equator astride major lines of sea communication between the
Pacific and Indian Oceans. Indonesia is critical to regional stability and progress in
Southeast Asia.
Its successful transition from authoritarian to democratic governance, begun in 1998, has
been strengthened by free and fair elections, a newly rising influence of regional centers
as a result of decentralized government since 2001, and the first peaceful transition of
power in the country’s history with the direct election of President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono in 2004.
Since the transition, Indonesia has exhibited the dynamics of a growing democracy, with a
strong economic team at the head of government which has brought macroeconomic stability, a
lively and assertive parliament, and progress on professional reform including the military
and police forces. President Joko Widodo’s win in the 2014 direct election proved the
country’s growing democracy and political stability, as Indonesia was able to peacefully
elect the first president outside the military and political establishment.
Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, more than all the Middle Eastern Arab
states combined, yet it is one of the few Muslim-majority nations in which Islam is not the
state religion. Indonesia is demonstrating that democracy and Islam are compatible, and is a
voice of moderation in the Islamic community.
OBJECTIVES
Business Council
To promote bilateral trade between India and Indonesia To boost businesses of all the sectors, particularly MSMEs, and create business opportunities To promote businesses of all sizes across the two countries Establish business to business and people to people contact Create tie-ups amongst chambers of commerce and have businesspeople as part of this council.
Cultural Council
To promote cultures and exchange ideas and values through this council Facilitate cultural exchanges in the form of music, dance, history, artifacts, exhibitions, expos and even through online mediums Create opportunities for student exchanges, training and courses to promote cultural relations between India and Indonesia To promote artists through shows, exhibitions, etc. either in person or through online mediums.
