印度尼西亞總領事 獻辭

印度尼西亞總領事 獻辭
Message from the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Hong Kong

印度尼西亞人民將於二零一三年八月十七日慶祝印度尼西亞獨立六十八周年。在這喜慶節日，本人謹代表印度尼西亞共和國政府，向居於香港的印尼同胞們致以最親切的問候。

自一九五三年在香港設立本總領事館以來，印尼與香港一直享有非常友好的關係。從那時以來，我們感謝香港政府和人民所作出的支持。印尼與香港在各領域的關係仍保持強勁。

在全球金融、經濟和能源危機當中，印尼顯示出其彈性和穩定性的經濟增長。在二零一三年，印尼的經濟增長預計約為百分之六點三至百分之六點五，使印尼可能是二十國集團中第二最快增長經濟體。強勁的經濟基礎，包括快速增長的中產階級、豐富多樣的天然資源、年青及受過良好教育的勞工隊伍、適應穩定的經濟和財政政策等都是印尼前景穩定的關鍵因素。

憑藉龐大的年輕人口及強勁的內需，使印尼對海外公司而言是越來越有吸引力。印尼的人口給投資者帶來重要的訊息是，印尼不單是一個龐大的國內市場，而且還可為他們部分的工業僱用年輕、具生產和競爭力的勞工。結合印尼廣袤的土地和豐富的天然資源，使工業能容易地降低生產成本和有效率地營商。

在印尼與香港關係方面，印尼與香港的貿易仍持續增加。據香港貿易和工業報告顯示，印尼是香港第十九大貿易夥伴、第二十三大出口和第十八大轉口市場。

以上所述的成就，加強了印尼在地區性和全球範圍內的能力。作為東盟最大經濟體和世界第四大入口國，即使市場仍處低迷，但印尼仍保持其經濟表現，並充滿信心地克服經濟危機。在過去的五年來，印尼的經濟發展比許多其他東盟國家更為快速。

在全球範圍方面，印尼作為世界第三大民主國家、世界穆斯林人口最多和溫和聲音之國，顯示了其獨特性。即使如此，印尼本身仍會保持作為應對二零一三年全球挑戰解決方案的一份子，繼續積極為其地區的和平、穩定與繁榮作出貢獻。即是說，印尼會積極促進亞太經合組織制定未來方向，在增加地區經濟合作上發揮重要作用。因此，印尼歡迎出席在巴厘舉行的二零一三年亞太經合組織高峰會議的所有代表團，與地區的其他經濟體為美好的未來加強緊密的經濟連繫。

藉印度尼西亞獨立六十八周年之機會，本人誠邀閣下訪問印尼，並被印尼的獨特之處所迷倒。事實上，我們是樂意為他們的商旅、經濟活動，或有興趣的地方作出安排和方便。

最後，本人想和大家分享我的強烈信心，印尼與香港的關係將會更為成熟及培育未來。

居於香港的印尼同胞們：慶祝印度尼西亞獨立日！

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Message from the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Hong Kong
INDONESIA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

On August 17th 2013, all Indonesian will celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Indonesian Independence Day. On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, allow me first of all to extend my warmest greeting to all Indonesian fellows in Hong Kong.

Indonesia and Hong Kong have been enjoying very warm relations since 1953 when we established our Indonesian mission in Hong Kong. We are thankful for the support of the people and government of Hong Kong since then. The relations between Indonesia and Hong Kong remain strong in every sector.

Amid global financial, economic and energy crisis, Indonesia shows its resilience and consistent economy growth. In 2013 Indonesia’s economic growth projected around 6.3% to 6.5% and Indonesia could be the second-fastest-growing G20 economy. The strong economy fundamentals will be the key issues of the Indonesia’s stable outlook, such a fast growing middle class, rich and diverse natural resources, a young and educated workforce, and have adapted sound economic as well as fiscal policies.

With its huge young population and strong domestic demand, Indonesia is increasingly attractive to companies overseas. The population here brings an important message for investor, that Indonesia is not only a massive domestic market, but also can be considered as a mean to employ young, productive and competitive labour as part of their industry. Together with its vast land and abundant natural resources, and industry could easily lower the cost of production and doing business efficiently.

In its relation to Hong Kong, the total trade of both Indonesia and Hong Kong continue to grow. Based on the Hong Kong Trade and Industry report, Indonesia was Hong Kong 19th largest trading partner; 23rd largest domestic export and 18th largest market for re-export.

All the above-mentioned achievements have strengthened Indonesia’s capacity in regional and global context. In ASEAN, being the largest economy and the world’s fourth most populous country, Indonesia still maintain its economic performance in the midst of sluggish markets, and fully confident to overcoming the economic crisis. Over the last five years, the Indonesia economy has developed at a faster rate than in many other ASEAN countries.

In global scale, Indonesia is showcasing its uniqueness as the world’s third largest democracy, the country with the world’s largest Muslim population and a voice of moderation. Nonetheless, while keeping itself to be part of solutions to global challenges in 2013; Indonesia will also continue its strong commitment to contribute to the peace, stability and prosperity of its own region. Having said that, Indonesia actively contributes in setting the future direction of APEC on its important role in increasing regional economic cooperation. Hence Indonesia welcomes all delegations of APEC Summit 2013 in Bali to enhance close economic linkages with other economies in the region for the betterment of the future.

With all these available opportunities, on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day, I am taking the pleasure to invite you to Indonesia and find yourself fascinated by Indonesia’s unique features. It is indeed our privilege to arrange and facilitate your business travel to Indonesia, be it for economic activities, or simply to enjoy a lot of places of interest.

To conclude my message, I would like to share my strong confidence that Indonesia and Hong Kong relations will be more mature and nurturing in the future.

And for all my Indonesian fellows in Hong Kong, Dirgahayu Kemerdekaan Indonesia.