Germany sees Indonesia as key partner in economic resilience

Jakarta (ANTARA) - German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste viewed Indonesia as a potential and reliable partner in strengthening economic resilience, particularly through supply source diversification and stronger supply chains amid global geopolitical uncertainty.

"Diversify, have redundancies, and make sure that also in times of war, or if we are attacked, we still have enough provisions from other partners," Beste said in an exclusive interview with ANTARA in Jakarta on Thursday (Nov 12).

Beste said diversification was key to reduce dependence on a single country or particular supply source, enabling countries to better withstand trade disruptions caused by conflicts or global crises.

He noted the more sources a country has, the less dependent it becomes on any single supplier. Germany's experience when Russian gas supplies were cut off, forcing the government to seek alternative sources to meet national energy needs.

Beste said Indonesia faces a similar situation when Hormuz Strait is closed and must seek alternatives to ensure the continuity of its supplies.

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Several countries worldwide needed to prioritize supply security rather than simply pursue short-term economic gains. One way to achieve this was by reducing dependence on just-in-time supply systems, in which goods are procured only when needed.

Instead, countries should diversify their sources, maintain supply reserves, and establish partnership networks with various nations to ensure domestic needs are met even in the event of war or security disruptions.

Furthermore, Beste emphasized the importance of investing in partnerships with countries that demonstrate reliability as trade and economic partners.

In this context, he identified Indonesia as one of the potential partners Germany could rely on. Conversely, Germany is also ready to position itself as a trusted partner for Indonesia in expanding economic cooperation.

"We see Indonesia as a prospective reliable partner. And we can offer as Germany that we are a reliable partner for Indonesia. If Indonesia wants to do more with us, we are happy to reach out," Beste said.

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