Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, his government will provide a low-interest loans worth of JPY50 billion (US$474.15 million) to support Indonesia to strengthening the disaster mitigation capacity during the pandemic. Both leaders also agreed to bolster defense and economic ties at the bilateral meeting on Tuesday (Oct 20).
Suga stated, Japan will also encourage cooperation in developing health studies in Indonesia by providing medical goods and equipment. Under the Japan – Indonesia Economic Partnerships Agreement framework, the two leaders also agreed on Travel Corridor Arrangement for essential businesses and nurses as well as caregivers.
Suga also stated, on the the infrastructure projects, his country will support Indonesia, especially on the construction of Mass Rapid Transit, the Jakarta – Surabaya semi-fast train, Patimban Port, development in outer islands, and cooperation to increase the economic resilience.