Jakarta, NU Online
Russian President Vladimir Putin planned to visit Indonesia in September this year to sign an investment agreement between the two countries, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Alexander Ivanov said here on Thursday.
"Russia is preparing ten draft agreements, including one on investment," Alexander Ivanov said.<>
He added that it is unlikely that all the ten draft agreements would be ready for signing by the two heads of state during their upcoming meeting in Jakarta.
"But I am certain that many of the agreements would be ready, and one of them is about investment in fishery," he said.
Ivanov also said that during Putin`s visit, more than 500 business people from Indonesia and Russia would hold business meetings.
"Most important subject of the meetings would be expanding business relations between Indonesia and Russia," Ivanov said.
He pointed out that prior to Putin`s visit to Indonesia, the Russian embassy in Jakarta and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) would hold several art events to improve the friendship between the two countries.
"On August 24 and 25, a painting exhibition and art festival by Indonesian and Russian artists will be held in Jakarta," Vladimir said.
Asked if President Putin and President Yudhoyono would establish a defense cooperation agreement, Ivanov said there was a possibility toward that direction.
"Technically, the Russian military is ready for cooperation with others, including in military exercise between Indonesia and Russia," he was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.
According to Ivanov, actually the Russian government is already considering a military cooperation with Indonesia.
"Let`s wait and see, as it is still an idea which has to be discussed first. But obviously the Russian side is ready to cooperate with Indonesia without any political strings attached," the Russian ambassador said. (dar)
Russian President Vladimir Putin planned to visit Indonesia in September this year to sign an investment agreement between the two countries, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Alexander Ivanov said here on Thursday.
"Russia is preparing ten draft agreements, including one on investment," Alexander Ivanov said.<>
He added that it is unlikely that all the ten draft agreements would be ready for signing by the two heads of state during their upcoming meeting in Jakarta.
"But I am certain that many of the agreements would be ready, and one of them is about investment in fishery," he said.
Ivanov also said that during Putin`s visit, more than 500 business people from Indonesia and Russia would hold business meetings.
"Most important subject of the meetings would be expanding business relations between Indonesia and Russia," Ivanov said.
He pointed out that prior to Putin`s visit to Indonesia, the Russian embassy in Jakarta and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) would hold several art events to improve the friendship between the two countries.
"On August 24 and 25, a painting exhibition and art festival by Indonesian and Russian artists will be held in Jakarta," Vladimir said.
Asked if President Putin and President Yudhoyono would establish a defense cooperation agreement, Ivanov said there was a possibility toward that direction.
"Technically, the Russian military is ready for cooperation with others, including in military exercise between Indonesia and Russia," he was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.
According to Ivanov, actually the Russian government is already considering a military cooperation with Indonesia.
"Let`s wait and see, as it is still an idea which has to be discussed first. But obviously the Russian side is ready to cooperate with Indonesia without any political strings attached," the Russian ambassador said. (dar)
