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Indonesia to host 12th World Islamic Economic Forum
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Close talk -- Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro (left) talks with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo before a Cabinet meeting in Jakarta recently. (thejakartapost.com/Wienda Parwitasari)
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ndonesia is set to host the 12th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug. 2 to 4, the second time that the country has hosted such a forum since 2009, a minister has said.
"The government will use this forum to promote investment opportunities in the country and to market our products, whether they be products with halal certification or existing products deemed competitive in the international market," Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro said at the State Palace on Wednesday.
The minister further said the 12th WIEF was also aimed at further exploring the crucial role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth around the world. This was in line with the forum’s theme, “Decentralising Growth, Empowering Future Business", he added.
Bambang said the forum would be divided into several sub-themes, such as Islamic Finance, Islamic fashion and design, sharia-based infrastructure financing, innovative technology, SME financing and the promotion of halal industries.
"For Indonesia, we will also promote halal tourism or Muslim-friendly tourism," he went on.
Some 2,500 delegates and 60 role players from over 100 countries across the globe are expected to attend the 12th WIEF. Four leaders that have already confirmed their attendance are the prime minister of Malaysia, the president of Guinea, the prime minister of Sri Lanka and the president of Tajikistan.
"President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will make the keynote speech and open the forum," he said. (ebf)
