Perkuat Hubungan Ekonomi Indonesia–Swiss, Guy Parmelin Pimpin Kunjungan Delegasi Swiss ke Indonesia

Anggota Dewan Federal dan Kepala Departemen Federal Urusan Ekonomi, Pendidikan, dan Penelitian Swiss, Yang Mulia Guy Parmelin, hadir di Indonesia hingga 3 Oktober 2025.

Kamar Dagang dan Industri (Kadin) Indonesia bersama dengan Economies Suisse (Kadin Swiss), menyambut kunjungan resmi Yang Mulia Guy Parmelin, Anggota Dewan Federal dan Kepala Departemen Federal Urusan Ekonomi, Pendidikan, dan Penelitian Swiss, yang hadir di Indonesia dari tanggal 29 September hingga 3 Oktober 2025, dengan didampingi delegasi bisnis tingkat tinggi Swiss yang terdiri lebih dari 30 perwakilan. 

Kunjungan ini menandai tonggak penting dalam memperkuat hubungan harmonis antara Indonesia dan Swiss, menjelang peringatan 75 tahun hubungan diplomatik pada tahun 2026. Hubungan diplomatik dan ekonomi antara Indonesia dan Swiss telah lama terjalin erat. 

"Pertemuan hari ini adalah simbol nyata dari komitmen kami untuk mengubah niat baik menjadi inisiatif konkret untuk pertumbuhan berkelanjutan, sekaligus membuka jalan menuju perayaan 75 tahun hubungan diplomatik," kata Wakil Ketua Umum Bidang Hubungan Luar Negeri Kadin Indonesia, Bernardino M. Vega, Selasa (30/9/2025).

Acara utama kunjungan Guy Parmelin ke Indonesia adalah menghadiri Forum Annual Joint Economic and Trade Council (JETC) dan Forum 4th Sustainability Trade Council (STC) yang diselenggarakan bersama oleh Kadin Indonesia dan Economie Suisse di Hotel Raffles, Jakarta, Selasa (30/09/2025). 

Kedua forum bisnis ini semakin menegaskan dan memperkuat implementasi dari Indonesia-EFTA Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) dan melengkapi upaya yang lebih luas untuk memperluas perdagangan dan investasi bilateral kedua negara. 

Forum bisnis STC tahun ini sangat penting karena dihadiri oleh Yang Mulia Guy Parmelin dan Menteri Investasi dan Hilirisasi/Kepala BKPM Rosan Roeslani, yang menggaris bawahi komitmen kedua negara untuk memperkuat kerja sama dalam perdagangan berkelanjutan, investasi hijau, dan menciptakan nilai tambah bagi dunia usaha antara kedua negara. 

Guy Parmelin menegaskan kembali kesiapan Swiss untuk memperdalam kemitraannya dengan Indonesia, sementara itu Menteri Rosan menekankan bahwa kerja sama dalam perdagangan berkelanjutan dan investasi hijau akan memberikan manfaat jangka panjang bagi kedua negara. 


Membuka Peluang Baru

Selama pertemuan, perwakilan dari kedua negara menegaskan kembali komitmen bersama mereka untuk memperdalam kerja sama di beberapa bidang strategis, termasuk:

-          Perdagangan & Akses Pasar: Mengatasi hambatan tarif dan non-tarif untuk memfasilitasi ekspor dan impor yang lebih lancar antara Indonesia dan Swiss/EFTA.

-          Keberlanjutan: Memajukan perdagangan hijau, energi terbarukan, dan praktik ekonomi sirkular melalui the Sustainability Trade Council.

-          Inovasi & Transformasi Digital: Memanfaatkan keahlian Swiss dalam teknologi canggih, penelitian, dan pelatihan vokasional (kejuruan) untuk melengkapi strategi pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional.

-          Kolaborasi UMKM: Mendorong kemitraan antara UMKM Swiss dan perusahaan perusahaan Indonesia di bidang manufaktur, rantai pasokan, dan industri kreatif.

-          Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia: Inisiatif bersama dalam pendidikan kejuruan dan pelatihan keterampilan untuk memperkuat daya saing tenaga kerja. 

Seiring menuju peringatan 75 Tahun Hubungan Diplomatik Indonesia dan Swiss pada tahun 2026, forum bisnis ini menjadi bukti kedalaman dan kematangan kemitraan antar kedua negara. 

Selain mengatasi hambatan tarif dan non-tarif, kedua belah pihak berkomitmen untuk memperluas kerja sama di bidang-bidang seperti energi terbarukan, transformasi digital, pelatihan kejuruan, dan infrastruktur berkelanjutan. 

Program delegasi Swiss ke Indonesia ini juga akan memberikan peluang bagi perusahaan Swiss dan Indonesia untuk menjajaki kemitraan, memperkuat akses pasar, dan mengembangkan inisiatif bersama yang mendorong ketahanan ekonomi

Melalui the Joint Economic dan Trade Council dan the Sustainability Trade Council, KADIN Indonesia dan Economie Suisse menegaskan kembali komitmen mereka untuk membangun hubungan ekonomi yang lebih kuat yang berlandaskan keberlanjutan, inovasi, dan kemakmuran bersama, menetapkan arah untuk babak berikutnya dalam hubungan dagang dan investasi antara Indonesia dan Swiss. (rpi)


Strengthening Indonesia-Switzerland Economic Relations, Guy Parmelin Leads Swiss Delegation Visit to Indonesia

His Excellency Guy Parmelin, Member of the Federal Council and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research in Switzerland, is visiting Indonesia until October 3, 2025.

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), together with Economies Suisse (Kadin Swiss), welcomed the official visit of His Excellency Guy Parmelin, Member of the Federal Council and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research in Switzerland, who will be visiting Indonesia from September 29 to October 3, 2025, accompanied by a high-level Swiss business delegation of over 30 representatives.

This visit marks an important milestone in strengthening the harmonious relationship between Indonesia and Switzerland, ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026. Diplomatic and economic relations between Indonesia and Switzerland have long been strong.

"Today's meeting is a tangible symbol of our commitment to transforming good intentions into concrete initiatives for sustainable growth, while paving the way for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations," said Bernardino M. Vega, Deputy Chairman for Foreign Relations of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), on Tuesday (September 30, 2025).

The main event of Guy Parmelin's visit to Indonesia was attending the Annual Joint Economic and Trade Council (JETC) Forum and the 4th Sustainability Trade Council (STC) Forum, jointly organized by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and Economie Suisse at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta, on Tuesday (September 30, 2025).

These two business forums further affirmed and strengthened the implementation of the Indonesia-EFTA Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and complemented broader efforts to expand bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.

This year's STC business forum was particularly significant, as it was attended by His Excellency Guy Parmelin and the Minister of Investment and Downstream Development/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani. They underscored the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation in sustainable trade, green investment, and creating added value for businesses.

Guy Parmelin reaffirmed Switzerland's readiness to deepen its partnership with Indonesia, while Minister Rosan emphasized that cooperation in sustainable trade and green investment would provide long-term benefits for both countries.

During the meeting, representatives from both countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening cooperation in several strategic areas, including:

- Trade & Market Access: Addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers to facilitate smoother exports and imports between Indonesia and Switzerland/EFTA.

- Sustainability: Advancing green trade, renewable energy, and circular economy practices through the Sustainability Trade Council.

- Innovation & Digital Transformation: Leveraging Swiss expertise in advanced technology, research, and vocational training to complement national economic growth strategies.

- MSME Collaboration: Encouraging partnerships between Swiss MSMEs and Indonesian companies in manufacturing, supply chains, and the creative industries.

- Human Resource Development: Joint initiatives in vocational education and skills training to strengthen workforce competitiveness.

As Indonesia and Switzerland approach the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, this business forum is a testament to the depth and maturity of the partnership between the two countries.

In addition to addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers, both sides are committed to expanding cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, digital transformation, vocational training, and sustainable infrastructure.

The Swiss delegation's program to Indonesia will also provide opportunities for Swiss and Indonesian companies to explore partnerships, strengthen market access, and develop joint initiatives that promote economic resilience.

Through the Joint Economic and Trade Council and the Sustainability Trade Council, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and Economie Suisse reaffirmed their commitment to building stronger economic ties based on sustainability, innovation, and shared prosperity, setting the course for the next chapter in trade and investment relations between Indonesia and Switzerland. (rpi)