Jakarta, 7 October 2025: ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

Minister Sugiono reaffirmed Indonesia’s strong commitment to supporting ERIA’s continued role as a leading policy think tank for ASEAN and East Asia. He underscored the importance of ensuring that ERIA’s research remains relevant, practical, and outcome-oriented in addressing current global and regional challenges while strengthening economic resilience.

President Watanabe and Minister Sugiono also exchanged views on ERIA’s future strategic directions and discussed ways to ensure that the institute’s research and activities continue to align with and respond effectively to regional priorities.