[In photo: (L-R) Asst. Secretary General Edwin Glindro, PCCI Dr. Henry Basilio, SEA Acciona Construction Philippines Inc Regional Director Ruben Camba, VP for International Jude Aguilar, Chairman George Barcelon, DTI Undersecretary Allan Gepty, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual, President Consul Enunina Mangio, Honorary Chairman & Treasurer Sergio Ortiz-Luis, VP for Regional Affairs Alegria Limjoco]
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual led the Philippine delegation at the Joint Philippines-Indonesia Rountable Meeting on January 10, 2024 at The Manila Peninsula in Makati City.
In his keynote speech, Secretary Pascual echoed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to boost the country’s foreign direct investments. He cited the DTI’s commitment in fostering an open and conducive business environment that will bolster the country’s bilateral trade and investment deal with Indonesia.
Further highlighting the untapped trade potential between the Philippines and Indonesia, the DTI Secretary proposed a deepened cooperation on Halal through a mutual recognition agreement (MRA). The agreement aligns with Indonesia’s goal to boost regional connectivity which encourages the flow of goods and revitalizes trading routes between the two nations. Â Â
Republic of Indonesia’s Minister of State Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir headed the Indonesian delegates comprised of Permanent Committee for Multilateral Helga Kumontoy, Group CEO Indivara Jusuf Sjariffudin, Permanent Committee for Investment Planning Head Reza V Maspaitella, and Vice Chairman for International Relations Bernardino Vega.
