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Indonesia Secures US$17 Billion Development Funding From AIIB

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia secured a US$17 billion funding commitment from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for its development agenda between 2025 and 2029.
  • The AIIB also signaled interest in opening a representative office in Jakarta to strengthen cooperation and project implementation.
  • The funding and AIIB's interest reflect international confidence in Indonesia's economic prospects and fiscal management, according to the Finance Minister.

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced a significant US$17 billion funding commitment from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This financial backing is earmarked to support the nation's development agenda from 2025 to 2029.

That is a very significant contribution to financing development projects in Indonesia.

— Purbaya Yudhi SadewaIndonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa commenting on the US$17 billion funding commitment from AIIB.

The agreement, reached during a bilateral meeting with AIIB executives in Beijing, represents a crucial contribution to financing Indonesia's development projects. The funding is part of a multi-year plan jointly developed with the multilateral lender, ensuring continued support for national programs.

Beyond financial commitments, the AIIB expressed keen interest in establishing a representative office in Jakarta. This move aims to deepen the strategic partnership between Indonesia and the AIIB, enhancing cooperation and coordination for AIIB-backed projects. The minister hopes the office will be operational by June next year.

AIIB is also interested in establishing a branch-like office in Jakarta. We certainly welcome the plan, and I hope the office will be operational by June next year.

— Purbaya Yudhi SadewaIndonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on the AIIB's plan to open a representative office in Jakarta.

Minister Purbaya highlighted the AIIB's strong confidence in Indonesia's fiscal management and economic outlook, noting that the bank raised no concerns about the country's financial conditions or future growth prospects. This confidence, he stated, reflects the international financial community's continued faith in Indonesia's economic trajectory and the government's sustainable fiscal policies.

They are confident in our fiscal credibility and innovation.

— Purbaya Yudhi SadewaIndonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on the AIIB's confidence in Indonesia's economy.
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