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Indonesia Ready to Support Open, Beneficial AI Ecosystem

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  • Indonesia has declared its readiness to contribute to an open, inclusive, and beneficial global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
  • The nation has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member, following President Prabowo Subianto's directive to advance AI development.
  • China, hosting the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, emphasized AI's role in human well-being and international cooperation, pledging an open-source platform and capacity-building programs.

Indonesia is prepared to actively participate in shaping a global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem that is open, inclusive, and serves the welfare of people worldwide. This commitment was articulated by Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.

Indonesia affirms its readiness to collaborate in building a global artificial intelligence ecosystem that is open, inclusive, and beneficial for the welfare of the world's people.

— Airlangga HartartoIndonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference.

Hartarto announced Indonesia's acceptance as a founding member of the newly established "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization" (WAICO), an initiative by China. This move aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to accelerate AI development and utilization within Indonesia. "Indonesia is ready to collaborate with WAICO to develop the global AI ecosystem," Hartarto stated, conveying greetings from President Subianto.

During the WAIC opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted that AI development should be a collaborative international effort, not a solo pursuit. He stressed that AI must serve to enhance human well-being and promote shared progress. China plans to facilitate this by developing an open-source AI platform and offering capacity-building programs to other nations over the next five years, aiming to bridge the digital divide.

We convey greetings from the President of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, and our gratitude to the Chinese government for initiating the establishment of WAICO and inviting Indonesia as a founding member state. Indonesia is ready to collaborate with WAICO to develop the global AI ecosystem.

— Airlangga HartartoIndonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy expressing Indonesia's commitment to the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed support for WAICO, envisioning it as a platform for international cooperation to advance AI responsibly and inclusively, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Indonesia intends to leverage AI in sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and digital healthcare, emphasizing the need for robust digital infrastructure, including data centers, to support its adoption.

AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation.

— Xi JinpingChinese President emphasizing the need for global collaboration in AI development at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
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