BELGIAN KING PRAISES INDONESIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by Fardah

Jakarta, April 23, 2016 (Antara) - "Indonesia's economy is remarkable," King of Belgium Philippe told President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) when they met at the Royal Palace in Brussels, the Belgian capital on April 21, 2016.
       He has followed the economic development of Indonesia closely, and he gave high credit to the progress, King Philippe claimed.
       He particularly expressed his support to the economic deregulation measures carried out by President Jokowi, who is expected to reveal his 12th economic stimulus package aimed at boosting investment and trade, in the very near future.
       Belgium is Indonesia's key partner, in terms of trade and investment.
       Total trade between Indonesia and Belgium in 2015 reached US$1.67 billion, while investments amounted to US$7 million.           
   The European country's investments in Indonesia include those in diverse fields, ranging from power generation to the cocoa processing industry.

INDONESIA TIGHTENS SECURITY MEASURES FOLLOWING BRUSSELS ATTACKS by Fardah

Jakarta, March 25, 2016 (Antara) - The recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, have prompted the Indonesian government to tighten security measures across the country and to issue a travel advisory for Indonesians in or planning to visit Belgium.

      "We have told all (security personnel) to prevent (any possible terror act) and to increase alertness," Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Luhut Binsar Padjaitan stated a few hours after the Brussels attacks on March 22.

      The Indonesian government does not want such a terror attack to happen in the country, he emphasized.

         Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi expressed her sympathy and offered condolences to the Belgian government, people, and families of the victims of the Brussels attacks.

       "We strongly condemn terror acts, and let us unite in fighting terrorism," she stated before officially opening the Sixth Bali Process Ministerial Conference on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime in Bali, on March 23.

INDONESIA, BELGIUM AGREE TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC TIES by Fardah

Jakarta, March 18, 2016 (Antara) - The Belgian government has sent a high-profile delegation to Indonesia, headed by Princess Astrid of Belgium, to strengthen bilateral economic relations, particularly in the fields of trade and investment.      Some 25 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and business contracts between business associations of both countries were signed during Princess Astrid's visit to Jakarta.          Also, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Princess Astrid, during their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, on March 15, 2016, agreed that the two nations should step up economic cooperation.          Jokowi expressed his optimism that Belgium's largest economic mission to Indonesia would help strengthen bilateral relations between both countries.         The Head of State also called for expanding interactions between both nations' business communities and for expanding market access for Indonesian products, such as footwear, rubber, textiles, electronics and furniture, to enter Belgium.          Jokowi also invited Belgian investors to start businesses in strategic sectors in Indonesia, such as infrastructure, telecommunications, the film industry, and raw materials.          "The president agreed to boost economic ties with Belgium, especially in trade and investment, as Indonesia is the production base and gateway for Belgian products to Southeast Asia," Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi stated after the bilateral meeting.

Konser Orkes Musik Kamar Belgia Memukau

  Jakarta, 12/11/1988 (ANTARA) - Orkes Musik Kamar Belgia, "I Fiamminghi", memukau pencinta musik klasik di Jakarta dengan menyuguhkan suatu pertunjukan yang kompak dan rapih di Libra Ballroom, Hotel Hilton, Jum'at malam.
        "I Fiamminghi", yang terdiri atas seorang wanita dan 11 pria termasuk pemimpinnya, Rudolf Werthen, membawakan beberapa komposisi gubahan Mozart, Louel, Haydn dan Tchaikowsky.