(Above) Philippine Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista shakes hands with Indonesian Transport Minister Budi K. Sumadi
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(06 September 2023, Jakarta) – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista met with Indonesian Transport Minister Budi K. Sumadi at the Ministry of Transportation in Jakarta on 6 September 2023, on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Leaders’ Summit held in Jakarta on 4-7 September 2023.
Secretary Bautista and Minister Budi exchanged views on how to expand transport cooperation and connectivity between the Philippines and Indonesia, including the reopening of Manado - Davao flights or commencing Manado - Manila flights, and possible resumption of Bitung-General Santos-Davao Ro-Ro services. Other transportation matters such as railways, e-vehicles (EVs), and the ongoing development at the Indonesian new capital city Nusantara, were likewise discussed.
The two Ministers committed to conduct further meetings moving forward, and made plans to enter into a cooperation MOU in maritime professionals training. Said proposal would allow the sharing of best practices and training between maritime students of both countries, and allow the Philippines to highlight its experiences in the field of maritime training and as major source countries for seafarers in the world.
The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta facilitated the meeting between the two Ministers. (END)
(Above) DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista and Indonesian Transport Minister Budi K. Sumadi discussed possible collaborations in expanding transportation cooperation and connectivity between Philippines and Indonesia. Also attending is Ambassador Gina A. Jamoralin, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Glenn Joseph D. Teh, Assistant/Translator Irma Tarigan and other Indonesian Officials from the Ministry of Transportation.
(Above) DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista and Indonesian Transport Minister Budi K. Sumadi also discussed other transportation matters and ongoing development projects.
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(Above) Ambassador Gina A. Jamoralin, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Glenn Joseph D. Teh, and Assistant/Translator Irma Tarigan assisted in the meeting between the two (2) Ministers.
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(Above) The Two (2) Ministers exchanged Philippines and Indonesia fabrics as tokens.
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(Above) The Two (2) Ministers exchanged Philippines and Indonesia fabrics as tokens.
Photo Credits: BKIP KEMENHUB