On July 14, 2021 the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana Hon. Mr Paskal Rois held a meeting with the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Hon. Kobena Mensah Woyome. They both discussed about possible collaboration between the Indonesia People and the Ghanaian on development projects in deprived communities in Ghana especially the South Tongu constituency.The Hon. Paskal Rois assured the Member of Parliament of fruitful collaboration between the two countries.
Ghana’s number one tertiary institution for the 2022/2023 academic year, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in the Central Region has begun exploring various educational opportunities and collaborative programmes available in the Republic of Indonesia for the benefit of its students, lecturers and faculties. The move, which among other things, would also cover the Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) space, would give a further boost to several courses including Engineering, Science, Technology and Humanity programmes being offered at the university.
The Pro Vice Chancellor of UCC, Professor Mrs. Rosemond Boohene has, to this end, held detailed and fruitful discussions with the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, H.E. Paskal A. B. Rois during a courtesy call on him at his office in Accra. The two-hour meeting afforded the two leaders the opportunity to share various educational and other opportunities with each other which would inure to the benefit of both countries and particularly Ghanaians.
According to Professor Mrs. Boohene, UCC was looking at collaborative areas such as short term training, full staff and students’ exchange programmes as well as scholarship opportunities for faculty and students in Indonesian universities in all study fields. She intimated that UCC was also seeking to increase its staff strength by building their capacities through the pursuant of Masters and Philosophy Degrees (PhD) programmes by faculty and students, adding that the move would enable the university to develop and strengthen its career areas like Pharmacy, Engineering and the Arts.
The Pro Vice Chancellor told the Honorary Consul that UCC was not only a top-notch university in Ghana but also across Africa. According to her, UCC was ranked in the 2022/2023 academic year as the number one university in Ghana and in the West African sub-region. ‘It was also the fourth in Africa and one of the best globally’, Professor Mrs. Boohene added.
She informed Mr. Rois that UCC would want to leverage on this huge institutional reputation to partner with tertiary institutions in Indonesia in order to continue to churn out quality students from Ghana for the world at large.
The Honorary Consul, Mr. A. B. Rois lauded the Pro Vice Chancellor of UCC and indeed the management of the University for its success so far chalked and the continuous efforts to sustain the gains UCC had made over the decades. He was also grateful to the Pro Vice Chancellor for the visit and hoped that the proposed educational collaboration between UCC and their counterparts in Indonesia, would open another great chapter in the relationship between Ghana and Indonesia, adding that Cape Coast had always been on the Indonesian map because of the two countries’ political history and independence struggle in the days which had culminated in the identification of a spot called Jarbar in the Cape Coast castle till date.
Mr. Rois used the opportunity to discuss the various educational opportunities that Indonesian universities and the Republic of Indonesia for that matter, could offer UCC as being requested, assuring that the collaboration was highly possible for the promotion and advancement of education in the two countries. According to him, the Indonesian universities provided all manner of educational programmes and opportunities ranging from Humanities, Technology and the Sciences to Agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Pharmacy, Tourism and Engineering amongst others for undergraduate, Masters and Philosophy Degree (PhD) students from across the world.
The Honorary Consul informed the Pro Vice Chancellor of UCC of the existence of the KNB Scholarship Scheme by the Republic of Indonesia which both faculty and students of UCC could take advantage of to better their lot including their academic laurels. According to him, the scholarship, which had been in existence since 1992, had so far benefited more than thirty (30) students, adding that the numbers were still counting with four more student applicants expected to leave the shores of Ghana in January, 2024 for Jakarta to pursue various fully-funded courses in various universities in Indonesia. He disclosed that those eligible should meet an age requirement in addition to an Average Grade Point of 3.25 or above.
He was hopeful that this initial meeting would afford some UCC students the opportunity to equally join the scholarship family when the next window was opened in January, next year. ‘There is also the partial scholarship where the government of Indonesia bears the full tuition cost with the student paying for the living costs’, Mr. Rois added, disclosing that more than fifteen students from Ghana were currently pursuing various educational programmes under the partial scholarship package.
Mr. Rois informed Professor Mrs. Boohene that, Indonesian with its population of more than 270 million people and her status as a member of the G-20 group, produced almost everything the country consumed and used, ranging from food, equipment, fertilizers, clothing, military hardware and ammunition to textiles, detergents and soaps as well as pharmaceuticals to aircrafts amongst others. According to him, Indonesia did not only manufacture its products in line with the European standards but also exported same to several countries across the globe. He cited one government garment factory for instance in Indonesia, PT Sritex that had a workforce of 50,000 people, emphasizing that Ghana could learn a lot of technology from Indonesia.
The Honorary Consul disclosed that his outfit was working around the clock to get an Indonesian Pharmaceutical Company to partner with a Ghanaian firm to produce all the childhood vaccines needed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) for use by children. He also announced the establishment of what he described as the Indonesia African Trade Mission with a vision to helping African business firms and companies to collaborate with their counterparts in Indonesia for partnership in any discipline including education in order to move the African continent and trade to a higher level.
Mr. A. B. Rois thanked the Pro Vice Chancellor for the working visit and assured her of his support as well as that of the Embassy in Abuja and the Republic of Indonesia in making this dream a reality within the shortest space of time. He also assured Professor Mrs. Rosemond Boohene of his readiness to interact with the students at a later date in order to share more thoughts, ideas and opportunities directly with them.
The Pro Vice Chancellor noted that most of the universities in Ghana and Africa were currently also looking out for entrepreneurship programmes for their students so as not only to churn out students looking for jobs but also job creators themselves with the skills and knowledge they would have acquired from the university. According to her, UCC was using its Design Thinking and Innovation Hub and the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development to nurture its students to grow business ideas in order to become employable themselves.
Indonesia Honorary Consul to Ghana, His Excellency Paskal Rois has opined that Ghana and Africa will grow and the economy will be better if they learn from the story of Indonesia.
Speaking in a one on one interview with Blogger Attractive Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah at a time everyone is lamenting in Ghana about hardship, he said that Indonesia used to export raw materials but now they have decided not to export raw materials anymore.
He revealed that Indonesians are rather majoring in the processing field where they manufacture almost everything themselves and ship the finished products by adding value.
“When you export raw materials to Europe and other advanced countries you don’t add value and they buy at any price they want but when you export finished products there’s high value attached” he said.
He explained further that for instance Indonesia used to supply lithium to advanced countries for the production of batteries which made them the major suppliers but later decided to manufacture their own batteries.
“ As we speak they manufacture everything they use and they are doing very well so if Ghana can learn from their story that will be very good”.
Consul Paskal Rois believes it is time for Africa to focus on Indonesia as the hope of Africa because Africans have given enough opportunities to the Europeans and the Americans but yet the impacts have not been felt so it is time for Ghana and other African countries to deepen their relationship with Indonesia.
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, H.E. Paskal A. B. Rois has paid a courtesy call on the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson at her residence in Accra.
The visit was aimed among other things not only at deepening the bond of friendship and diplomatic ties between Ghana, Indonesia and Great Britain but also promoting tourism and bi-lateral trade within the Ghanaian space. Both leaders also shared a lot of opportunities that are available to the three countries for exploration.
H.E. Harriet Thompsonand H.E. Paskal A. B. Rois
The Indonesian Consul informed Madam Thompson that Ghana has over the years improved and increased her trade with Indonesia which has a population of more than 270 million people. According to him, more Ghanaians are getting to know about Indonesia and her potentials which can be found in areas such as agriculture, mining and petroleum, commerce, industry, tourism and trade. Honoraray Consul Rois noted that a number of Indonesian companies are working in Ghana, producing popular food and other items such as Indomi Noodles, Viking Cooking Oil, Soklin, Medisoft and other soaps and detergents as well as Santex hand wash or sanitizers amongst others.
Sharing with the British High Commissioner some of his success stories since assuming office some one year ago, the Indonesian Honorary Consul to Ghana said he has been able to initiate the Indonesia-Africa Trade Mission which is aimed at deepening bi-lateral trade and relationship between the peoples of the African continent and Indonesia thereby increasing trade between Ghanaians as well as Indonesians and Africans.
His Excellency Paskal A. B. Rois – INDONESIA CONSUL TO GHANA
Mr. Rois added that Indonesia has given fully-funded KNB scholarships to a number of Ghanaians to pursue various courses in Indonesia’s topmost tertiary institutions.
He disclosed that about ten (10) Ghanaians are currently undertaking their Doctorate of Philosophy Degree programmes in Indonesia. According to the Honorary Consul, these programmes are partially funded by the Indonesian government, adding that five (5) of such beneficiaries left Ghana in July, 2022 for Indonesia to defend their project or thesis with the remaining five (5) also preparing to do same later. As part of this scholarship requirement, the beneficiaries took care of their feeding among others while the Indonesian government bore the full cost of tuition and its related expenses.
Cultural exchange programmes are also on-going between the two states so as to explore larger areas of co-operation for the benefit of the two countries. The move, the Honorary Consul noted has wept the appetite of many Ghanaians who are now willing and ever ready to visit and learn more about the culture of Indonesia.
Mr. Paskal A. B. Rois who also doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rig Oil International Services (ROIS) Limited, a subsidiary of Rois Group of Companies Limited, shared with the High Commissioner how his company had won a contract with some companies in the oil and gas space including MODEC Production Services Ghana JV Limited with the latest one being Tullow Oil Ghana Limited, Yinson West Africa Production Limited, to render services and provide supplies to the FPSO ranging from consumables to electricals and mechanical parts. Because most of these supplies from overseas are from the United Kingdom, the Honorary Consul used the opportunity to appeal to the High Commissioner to assist ROIS Limited and other companies in the oil and gas industry to partner and deepen trade relationship with British companies operating in the oil and gas space for collaborations.
Mr. Rois noted that Indonesia produces one of the best vegetable oils in the world, adding that the country can also boast of clothing and batik potentials. He explained that while Ghana is doing well in African batik, the country could do better if she learns more from other best practices around the world particularly the expertise in Indonesia. Mr. Rois made the pledge to facilitate any of such moves between the two countries.
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson congratulated Mr. Paskal A.B. Rois on his appointment and achievements in the current diplomatic space and pledged the commitment of her High Commission in supporting Ghanaian businesses and individuals to expand and flourish. According to her, Ghana is a peaceful and beautiful place to live in, adding that the features of Ghana’s hospitality are worthy of emulation by many countries. She was of the view that her tour of the country including the recent one to the Volta Region attests to these facts.
H.E. Harriet Thompson – BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO GHANA
Madam Thompson was also excited about the intention of ROIS Limited and other companies to partner their British company contemporaries in the oil and gas sector and pledged her readiness to link ROIS Ltd to the Trade Department within the United Kingdom (UK) Embassy to assist as soon as possible in the realization of such a laudable business partnership objective in the UK.
Touching on education in Great Britain in relation to that in the developing world, Ms. Thompson noted that the UK has a strong educational system that can be emulated by all and sundry including many Ghanaians, Indonesians and other citizens for their benefit.
She welcomed any form of educational collaboration from Ghana and Indonesia, saying her outfit would be ever willing to assist where necessary in the realization of such objectives.
H.E. Harriet Thompsonand H.E. Paskal A. B. RoisDuring Their Discussions
She welcomed any form of educational collaboration from Ghana and Indonesia, saying her outfit would be ever willing to assist where necessary in the realization of such objectives.
The two leaders described the engagement as very fruitful and rewarding and pledged their support to each other’s goals and vision in the performance of their duties in the country.
Today August 17th marks the 77th Independence anniversary since 1945, and in my full capacity as the honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, I officially invite you to join us celebrate our 77th Independence.
This year’s theme for the celebration is; RECOVER TOGETHER, RECOVER STRONGER!!
On behalf of H.E. Joko Widodo the president of the Republic of Indonesia and H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Ghana and to West Africa, the Honorary Consul of the republic of Indonesia in Ghana H.E Paskal A.B. Rois wishes every Indonesians living in Ghana a happy 77th independence day.
As the theme suggests ( RECOVER TOGETHER, RECOVER STRONGER ), let us all come together as one people with one identity, with the same aim of lifting the flag of our motherland higher.
The President of Indonesia, H.E Joko Widodo has removed Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers to the country. This follows an improvement in the Covid-19 situation in the world’s fourth-most populous country with a population of more than 270 million inhabitants.
Wearing of nose masks outdoors has also become optional except for crowded outdoor areas, indoor activities and on public transport.
Announcing the latest relaxed restrictions on the pandemic in Jakarta on Tuesday, President Widodo added that the elderly, those having underlying health conditions or exhibiting symptoms of a cold, are encouraged to still wear face masks.
The decision comes after neighbouring Singapore ended most of its Covid-19 virus curbs with Malaysia also relaxing its mask mandate.
Indonesia will keep its remaining virus restrictions until May 23 when the government would evaluate whether the rules are still needed. Covid-19 cases in the world’s fourth-most populous nation have been easing, even reaching this year’s low in early May, as death tolls also fall drastically.
Confirming the announcement in an interview in Accra with our newsteam, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, H.E. Paskal A.B.Rois said the relaxed restrictions as announced by the President of Indonesia, were very welcoming. According to him, many Ghanaians including businessmen and women had been knocking at the doors of the Consulate in order to acquire Visas to travel to Indonesia either for business ventures or private tours but were unsuccessful due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Mr. Rois was of the view that the relaxed protocols would enable such prospective visitors and the business community in Ghana to visit Jakarta in order to pursue their business, tourism and other dreams.
The Honorary Consul touched on the tourism potentials of Indonesia, saying it consists of over 17,000 islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. According to him, there are tourist areas such as Bali and its forest seaside resort of Kuta. Bali, with its beautiful island beaches, is arguably Indonesia’s most popular vacation spot which has a number of cultural landmarks and traditions that make any visit to that site worthwhile, the Honorary Consul emphasized.
Consul Paskal A.B. Rois emphasized that the Republic of Indonesia re-opened the country for international tourists since 12th January, 2022 and encouraged all Ghanaians to take advantage of the latest relaxed Covid-19 restrictions to visit Indonesia.
He gave the assurance that the Consulate is ready to assist anyone to acquire the necessary documents including Visa to travel to Indonesia for business ventures and other purposes. According to him, his outfit would also assist any first-time visitor to Indonesia to get to any destination of his or her choice within the Republic of Indonesia, emphasizing, ‘it is opened and now easier for people to travel to Indonesia’.
Indonesia recorded a total of four million tourists in 2020. In 2021, there were about 1.56 million international visitor arrivals in Indonesia. The number significantly decreased in comparison to the previous year’s due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions.
The Indonesian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap with support from his Honorary Consul in Accra, Ghana, H.E Paskal A.B. Rois has held a fruitful meeting with the Minister of Defense, Hon. Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul and his staff in Accra.
The engagement which was one of the post-credential presentation activities by the Ambassador at the Jubilee House in Accra, was also attended by the Indonesian Minister Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs in Ghana, Mr. Fahmi Aris Innayah. Also present at the meeting was the Indonesian Defense Attache, Col. Ottow Resalino Maniagasi.
Hon. Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwulpresent a gift to H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap
The meeting was described as very fruitful and reveling considering the fact that Ghana and Indonesia have had closer historical ties dating back to the early middle 50s. This closeness of the two countries was built by the founding fathers led by the two Independence Heads of State of the two nations, Presidents Soekarno of Indonesia and Nkrumah of Ghana as the basis for improving relations between the two countries especially in the field of defense co-operation. This relationship was also further cemented with a visit to Indonesia in 2019 by the Minister for Defense, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul where he also interacted with H.E. Prabowo Subianto Indonesian Minister of defense.
From Left, Col. Ottow Resalino Maniagasi,Hon. Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul, H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap,H.E Paskal A.B. Rois & Mr. Fahmi Aris Innayah.
During the Accra meeting, both leaders agreed to immediately call for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or a Defense Co-operation Agreement which would cover various fields of co-operation including the use of industrial strategy products, education and training as well as sharing intelligence, data and information.
Dr. Harahap acknowledged the visit of the Defense Minister to Indonesia in November, 2019 and said it was a milestone and a new hope to bring excellent collaboration in the defense industry by signing a Letter of Intent (LI) between his Ministry and PT PINDAD of Indonesia.
The letter, he recapped would cover the supply of defense products and equippment amongst others.
Hon. Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul present a gift to the Indonesian Defense Attache, Col. Ottow Resalino Maniagasi.
Ambassador Harahap informed the Minister of the track-record of Pinhantanas of the Indonesian Private Defense Industry Association that provides an array of defense and other products to nations around the world. The Company, he said has a membership of 31 subsidiary outlets or divisions that are into the manufacturing of all manner of defense products as well as renewable energy. Pinhantanas is also into ship and sub-marine vessels construction amongst others.
Dr. Harahap disclosed that Ghana has been chosen not only to host an office for this global iconic company in Africa but also an exhibition centre or showroom in Accra where countries within the continent and beyond can visit and subsequently place their orders for such supplies to be delivered to them.
Hon. Dominic Nitiwul during the discussion with the Indonesia entourage
He assured government of deriving the maximum benefit from such co-operation agreements are in the right direction and would inure to the benefit of Ghana and other African countries.
The Ambassador also assured the Minister that the Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Accra would assist his Ministry in every way possible to deepen discussions related to the implementation of the LI.
Hon. Dominic Nitiwul during and H.E Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap during their discussion
The Ambassador was grateful to the Ghanaian people and the Government of Ghana for its support, touching on the promotion of education and training co-operation between the two countries, Dr. Harahap welcomed the participation of Ghanaians in the Indonesian scholarship program at the National Defense University located in Bogor.
The Ambassador said Indonesia is keen in seeing an active participation from military officials of the two countries in regular joint military training sessions, adding that the Embassy would strongly advise the use of a Service Passport for the Ghana Military officials to participate in the education and training programme in Indonesia in order to ensure fast and smooth implementation of such an initiative.
H.E Paskal A.B. Rois, H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap & Dr Evans Agbeme Dzikum (Chief Director)
The Minister of Defense, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul was grateful to Ambassador Dr. Hendra Harahap and the Honorary Consul Paskal A. B. Rois for the visit and their commitment to deepening the relations between the two countries.
He lauded the Republic of Indonesia for its achievements over the years not only in industry, defense, trade and tourism but also in producing quality world-class standard products that can stand the test of time. According to him, Ghana has a lot to learn from Indonesia hence the need to effectively collaborative in several fields of endeavour.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Abuja with accreditation to Ghana, Dr Usra Hendra Harahap has stressed the need for Ghana and Indonesia to boost the volume of trade between each other. According to him, the two sister countries can take advantage of the long standing bi-lateral ties between them since the establishment of the beginning of diplomatic relations in 1959.
Dr. Harahap noted that such a move would go a long way to further reflect and improve the real capacity of bi-lateral trade co-operation between the two countries. The Ambassador made the point in a brief address at a ceremony at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 where he presented his credentials to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo.
Ambassador, Dr Usra Hendra Harahap and President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo
Ghana is one of the important partners to Indonesia in Africa. The country’s volume of trade is only about USD250 million, a situation the Ambassador noted could be drastically improved upon through further boost of volumes of trade between Indonesia and Ghana. There are currently thirty-four (34) Indonesian Enterprises that have established business partnerships in Africa with a total investment portfolio of USD5 billion in value with the area of investment being in the mining industries, the oil and gas sector, the pharmaceutical space, agriculture, construction, energy, textiles as well as in the food and beverages industries.
The Ambassador assured President Akufo Addo that state-owned enterprises in the Republic of Indonesia are ready to support Ghana to develop many of its projects in the train and railway sector, construction of airports and power plants as well as in the housing sector. According to him, countries such as Senegal, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Niger amongst other have variously benefited from the expertise of Indonesia. Dr. Harahap disclosed that Indonesia has one indigenous aerospace company that has core competences in aircraft design and development, adding that the company has been producing various types of aircraft including helicopter and drones that have been operating in countries such as Burkina Faso, Senegal and Gabon.
Ambassador, Dr Usra Hendra Harahap and President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo
According to him, the country’s needs in the area of weapons and ammunition as well as vehicles for the military can be satisfied by Indonesia since the country has specialties in armoured vehicles, assault rifles and an extensive array of small-large-medium caliber of ammunition. The Ambassador therefore proposed a defense co-operation between the two countries in order to explore deeper opportunities in this sector as well.
Dr. Harahap recalled the historical relationship between the two countries leading to efforts culminating into the two countries becoming founders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). He assured President Akufo Addo and Ghanaians that as Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Ghana, he would do everything within his power to maintain the utmost interests and aspirations of the two great peoples and countries. ‘I am ready to bring the highest level of co-operation between Indonesia and Ghana. I will also develop a new era of collaboration between our two sister countries’, the Ambassador emphasized.
Hon. Paskal A.B Rois, Mrs. Umrotien Zunaeny Sahroni, Ambassador, Dr Usra Hendra Harahap and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo
The Ambassador was grateful to the President and government for supporting the integrity of the territory and sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia amidst the global Covid-19 challenges and some secessionist attempts the country has faced from a small group of Papuan people who claimed to be an oppressed and marginalized group, despite the Indonesian government’s tremendous efforts in developing and providing welfare to the people in that region.
In his statement, the President warmly welcomed the envoy to the country and wished him well and a successful duty tour of the country. He assured him of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening all the needed ties with Indonesia and entreated him to seek the necessary assistance from the government in the discharge of his duties and responsibilities.
Mrs. Umrotien Zunaeny Sahroni, Mr. Fahmi Aris Innayah, Ambassador, Dr Usra Hendra Harahap, H.E Paskal A.B Rois & Col Ottow
President Akufo Addo touched on exploring new areas of co-operation between Ghana and Indonesia for the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries. He gave the assurance that officials at the Presidency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration were always at his disposal for any form of assistance and support in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. The Indonesian Ambassador was accompanied by his Honorary Consul in Accra, Ghana, H.E Paskal AB Rois.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo received the credentials of five (5) other new envoys posted to Ghana at separate colourful ceremonies at the Jubilee House in Accra. The envoys were Ali Redjel from Algeria, Jon Tong Choi from North Korea, Fidelia Graand-Galon from Surinam, Mohamedour Musa Nje from The Gambia and Leena Pyslvanainen from Finland.
The Indonesia Honorary Consul to Ghana, His Excellency Paskal Rois paid a curtesy call to Former President Kuffuor to seek for his guidance, counsel and mentorship.
He requested from the ExPresident, J.A Kuffuor his blessings in the discharge of his duties so as to meet the work demands of the office and made known his intentions to intensify bilateral trade between both countries.
H.E Rois shared Indonesia’s interest in investing in the Oil and Gas Industry, roads construction, bridges, railways and mining. He added educational scholarships, capacity building, agriculture, trade and manufacturing among others.
He further indicated the intention of the consulate to work with Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) to organize a trade expo in Indonesia to give a platform to Ghanaians to exhibit their products to Indonesia and network, adding similar expo will be organised in Ghana for Indonesians.
He assured Indonesia’s readiness and willingness to partner develop Ghana’s industrial sector
President Kuffuor congratulated H.E Rois and bestowed on him his blessings.
He entreated him to make stronger the collaboration between Ghana and Indonesia for their mutual benefits.
He urged him to work hard towards making Indonesia more visible in Ghana just like other Asian countries.
The Indonesian Honorary Consulate in Ghana has implored businesses to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities in Indonesia.
According to His Excellency Paskal Rois, the business community in Indonesia is seeking investment partners with a special interest in Ghana.
He opined that a partnership between businesses in Ghana and Indonesian investors would translate into job creation, economic growth and improve the country’s Gross domestic product (GDP).
“There are opportunities in the tourism, agribusiness, mining, pharmaceutical, real estate, oil and gas, among others, which Ghanaians can take advantage of”, he said when speaking at a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mark Badu-Aboagye.
H.E Rois called on the chamber to connect its members with Indonesian investors. This, he believes would ameliorate the Ghanaian industrial sector.
He indicated that he is urging the investors to step up production units in Ghana instead of exporting finished products into the country.
“This is a long term objective we are working at, but in the interim, we can partner so they export their products which are of European quality on the Ghanaian market”, he said.
He believes this would ensure skill development and job creation.
He also suggested that a Ghanaian expo should be organised in Indonesia to advertise Ghanaian products in Indonesia and provide a platform for networking.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mark Badu-Aboagye acknowledged that a Ghana-Indonesian partnership would be of immense benefit to both countries.
He agreed to discuss the opportunity with the regional and sectorial heads and device modalities on how the Ghanaian business class could take advantage of the opportunities.
Mark Badu-Aboagye further extended an invitation to Indonesian investors to participate in the upcoming National Trade Fair, where thousands of products and services would be displayed.
