Jakarta, 2 November 2026: ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Muhammad Sarmuji, Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, at the Ministry of Industry in Jakarta to exchange views on opportunities to strengthen co-operation in support of Indonesia's industrial development.

During the meeting, President Watanabe introduced ERIA's mission and activities and congratulated Minister Sarmuji on his appointment. He reaffirmed ERIA's commitment to supporting Indonesia's economic and industrial development, particularly in areas such as biofuel and semiconductors.

President Watanabe also expressed ERIA's interest in supporting the Ministry of Industry through research, policy dialogue, and the facilitation of partnerships with relevant international institutions, academic organisations, and industry stakeholders.

The visit provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives on shared priorities and explore ways to strengthen co-operation between ERIA and the Ministry of Industry. Both expressed their interest in continued engagement and in identifying practical opportunities for future collaboration.