Indonesia Joins Spain, Italy in Maritime Development Plan
Indonesia to have full cooperation in maritime infrastructure development from European countries Spain and Italy, says a report in Jakarta Post.
Spanish Ambassador to Indonesia Francisco Jose Viqueira Niel outlined the Spanish government’s cooperation plans with Indonesia in the sector to Indonesian Maritime Affairs Minister Indroyono Soesilo.
Spain has become an effective partner with Indonesia in the field of shipbuilding. Spain's plans include a review of the Mina Jaya fishing boat construction program, which was carried out in the 1990s.
Recently, a team from Indonesia had been sent to Spain to study the Rodman shipyard in Vigo, Spain, while also preparing for the arrival of four patrol ships to strengthen the Maritime Security Board (Bakamla).
Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Federico Failla has also met the Minister to discuss, among other things, Indonesia’s participation in the 2015 World Expo, which will be held in Milan between May and October. Indonesia plans to send several Navy ships to Italy to participate in the Expo’s World Ocean Day on June 8.
Trade with Italy will also be strengthened in the field of maritime product processing.
