NEWS LETTER EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN JAKARTA

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015

Indonesia concludes MoU on rice import from Pakistan

Pakistan and Indonesia signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on rice import from Pakistan on 8th December 2015. The MoU was signed by Indonesian Trade Minister Mr. Thomas Trikasih Lembong and Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia Mr. Mohammad Aqil Nadeem. Indonesian government will import up to 1 million metric ton of white rice from Pakistan from 2016 to 2019, which is estimated around 400 million USD. The G2G agreement will be implemented by BULOG (State Logistics Agency) from Indonesia and Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) from the Pakistani side. The import of rice will help Indonesian government’s efforts to

replenish the rice stocks in view of current rice shortage due to severe drought. Indonesia has MOUs with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar for rice imports already. Pakistan is the first country out of ASEAN region to have such agreement with Indonesian government. Both countries for the first time crossed US$ 2.2 billion mark of bilateral trade in year 2014. Pakistan and Indonesia have also concluded Preferential Trade Agreement in 2013 under which Indonesian exports to Pakistan increased manifold especially in crude palm oil. This import agreement will also help in removing the trade imbalance between the two countries.

Meeting of Pakistan Ambassador with Commander in Chief of Indonesian Armed Forces

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Commander in Chief (Panglima) of Indonesian Armed Forces General Gatot Nurmantyo on 7th December 2015. He was presented guard of honour.

Contents of the Issue

Ambassador Mohammad Aqil Nadeem DHM / Counsellor Syed Zahid Raza Defence Attaché Col. Muhammad Shahid Sideeq Commercial & Press Secretary/Editor Maria Kazi Second Secretary/HOC Ali Mehmood Third Secretary Shazia Muneer Embassy of Pakistan, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat, Block E 3-9, Kav.5-8, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12590-Indonesia Phone: (+62-21) 5785-1723, Fax: (+62-21) 5785-1645, Email: parepjakarta@mofa.gov.pk

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• Indonesia-Pakistan Conclude

MoU on Rice 1

• Meeting with Commander in

Chief of Indonesian

Armed Forces 1

• Meeting with Indonesian

Minister for Trade 2

• Meeting with Indonesian

• Minister for Foreign Affairs 2

• Meeting with Governor of

Jakarta 2

• World Food Day 2

• NMC Visit to Jakarta 3

• Trade Expo Indonesia 2015 3

• Pakistani Journalists Visit to

Jakarta 3

• Courtesy Calls of

Pakistan Ambassador 4

• SIAL Interfood ASEAN 2015 6

• Cosmobeaute 2015 6

• Nahdlatul Ulama Cultural and

Business Expo 6

• Seminar in Kashmir Black Day 7

• Participation on International

Conference on the Question of

Jerusalem 7

• Islamic Conference of

Labour Ministers 7

• Participation in

Bali Democracy Forum 7

• Auditor General’s Visit to Jakarta 7

• Media Engagements 8

• NAASP Course 8

• WIC Bazaar 2015 8

• Cricket Promotion 8

• Visit of Indonesian Students to

Pakistan Embassy 8

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Meeting of Pakistan Ambassador with Governor of Jakarta

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem had meeting with Governor of Jakarta, Mr. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama on 7th October 2015. Ambassador proposed bilateral visits of cultural troupe's, exchange visits for students and visits of officials to learn from each other, through Jakarta-Islamabad sister city agreement. He also appreciated the Governor for fast paced development work going on in Jakarta.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Governor Jakarta Mr. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama on 7th October 2015.

Meeting of Pakistan Ambassador with Indonesian Minister for Trade

Ambassador of Pakistan, Muhammad Aqil Nadeem had meeting with Indonesian Trade Minister Mr. Thomas Lembong, in his office at the Ministry of Trade, Jakarta on 9th October 2015. Ambassador told the Minster that Indonesia is very important trading partner of Pakistan. The bilateral trade crossed US $ 2 billion mark in 2014 but trade balance is heavily tilted in Indonesia’s favour. Specially, IP-PTA has benefitted Indonesia and Pakistan is importing 70% of palm oil from Indonesia after operationalization of PTA. But Pakistan exports have remained stagnant.

Therefore, some steps must be taken to reduce Pakistan’s trade deficit with Indonesia. He offered Indonesia to import rice, beef and other food commodities and textiles from Pakistan and also requested for recognition of Pakistan Halal Certification by Indonesia. Pakistan has requested for Review Meeting of Indonesia-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement. Mr. Thomas Lembong responded that he believes in trade balance and would like to help in increasing Pakistan’s exports to Indonesia. Indonesia is keen to improve economic and trade relations with Pakistan and would look into possibility of imports of food commodities specially rice from Pakistan.

Ambassador of Pakistan, Muhammad Aqil Nadeem presented Pakistani handmade carpet to Trade Minister of Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Thomas Trikasih Lembong

Ambassador of Pakistan, Muhammad Aqil Nadeem had meeting with Indonesian Trade Minister Mr. Thomas Lembong, at the Ministry of Trade, Jakarta on 9th October 2015

Pakistan Ambassador Participating in World Food Day in Palembang, South Sumatera

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem planting Bayur tree on 16 October 2015 in Bukit Seguntang, a hill located at the northern bank of Musi River in Palembang, capital city of South Sumatra province of Indonesia, to mark World Food Day

Meeting of Pakistan Ambassador with Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem discussed Ms. Retno Marsudi's up coming visit to Islamabad for strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. Her meeting with Mr. Sartaj Aziz on sidelines of ARF was also discussed. Ambassador appreciated Indonesian efforts for keeping the Bandung Spirit alive by organizing 60th anniversary of Asia Africa Summit in April 2015. Ambassador requested for removing Pakistan's name from "Calling Visa Countries" and requested for meeting of Joint Commission.

Ambassador of Pakistan, Muhammad Aqil Nadeem presented Pakistani handmade carpet to H.E. Retno Marsudi

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Visit of Pakistan Trade Delegations to Trade Expo

Indonesia 2015 Ambassador Aqil Nadeem hosted a dinner on 22 October 2015 in the Embassy for visiting Pakistani businessmen who attended 30th Trade Expo Indonesia. A strong contingent of 32 businessmen attended the annual event. The dinner was also attended by noted Indonesian business persons. The business exchanges would further strengthen our bilateral trade which reached $ 2.2 billion in calendar year 2014.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem gave speech during dinner and discussion on 22nd October 2015

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem received shield and souvenir from delegations

Pakistan's National Management College Delegation, on a Study Tour in Indonesia

The NMC delegation visited Indonesia from 27th November to 3rd December 2015. Their briefings were arranged at Embassy of Pakistan, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), House of Representative (DPR), Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Indonesian Stock Exchange, LEMHANNAS, National Administration Agency (Lembaga Administrasi Negara), Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia, etc.

Delegates had meeting with Director of Bilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Trade

Mr. Naeem Aslam, Head of Delegation, presented a shield to Mr. Dino Patti Djalal, Chairman of FPCI at Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta

Delegates from NMC had meetings at Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia Stock Exchange, and Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS)

Visit of Pakistani Journalists Delegation to Jakarta A delegation of Pakistani

Journalists, visited Indonesia from 14-20th December 2015. The journalists visited Pakistan Embassy on 15th December and had an interactive session with Ambassador Aqil Nadeem and officers of the Embassy. The visit was arranged by the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi.

Delegation of Pakistani journalists had meeting with Ambassador Aqil Nadeem and Embassy’s officer in Pakistan Embassy, Jakarta

Visit of Pakistan Officials to Jakarta

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem had meeting with Pakistani delegation consisting of Mayor, Quetta and officials of Ministry of Climate Change, CDA and MLC which attended 6th Asia Pacific Urban Forum in Jakarta.

Delegates at Pakistan Embassy

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Courtesy Calls of Ambassador Aqil Nadeem

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Cabinet Secretary Mr. Pramono Anung on 9 October 2015

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Mr. Kristiarto Legowo, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 13th October 2015

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem paid a courtesy call on Mr. Zulkifli Hasan, Chairman MPR (Parliament) on 19th October 2015.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Mr. Mahfudz Sidik, Chairman of Commission I, DPR (Parliament for Foreign Affairs Committee) on 22nd October 2015.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem called on Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna on 20th October 2015.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem on 9th October 2015, had a courtesy call on Mr. Haedar Nashir, newly elected Chairman of second largest Indonesian Muslim organization Muhammadiyah.

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Courtesy Calls of Ambassador Aqil Nadeem

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem today called on Ambassador Nugroho Wisnumurti, member of International Law Commission, on 14th December 2015 to discuss matters of mutual interest

Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Mr. Xu Bu today called on Ambassador Aqil Nadeem to discuss ASEAN related matters on 18th December 2015.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Director of Paramadina Graduate School of Diplomacy Dr. Dinna Wisnu on 3rd December 2015.

Bali Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Ngurah Alit Wiraputra along with his team called on Ambassador Aqil Nadeem on 11th December 2015, at Bali, to explore prospects of doing business with Pakistan.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem on 4th December 2015, called on Indonesian Senate (DPD) Chairman Mr. Irman Gusman to deliver him invitation letter from Pakistan's Senate Chairman to visit Pakistan. He agreed to take a parliamentary and trade delegation to Pakistan.

Meeting of Pakistan Ambassador with DG International Trade Cooperation, Ministry of Trade, Mr. Bachrul Chairi on 8th October 2015

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Pakistan participation in Cosmobeaute’ Indonesia 2015

Pakistan Embassy, Jakarta organised participation of Pakistani manufacturers of cosmetic / beauty products in Cosmobeaute’ Indonesia in Jakarta from 14-17th October 2015. Three Pakistani companies exhibited their products at Cosmobeaute’ Indonesia 2015 in which beauty instruments and flavours/ fragrances received good response. The exhibiting companies were M/s. Monza Impex, Sialkot, M/s. Micro Corporation, Sialkot and M/s. Synarome, Lahore. Pakistani companies were successful in negotiating with interested distributors.

People gather in Pakistani stalls in Cosmobeaute Indonesia 2015

Commercial Attaché receiving shield for Pakistan participation in Cosmobeaute 2015

PAKISTAN Embassy Organized Participation of Pakistani Food Companies in SIAL INTERFOOD ASEAN

(11-14th NOVEMBER 2015)

Sial Interfood ASEAN 2015 was held at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta from 11-14th November 2015.Six Pakistani companies also exhibited their products at Sial Interfood ASEAN 2015 in which rice, halal gelatin, kinnow, potatoes, onions, received good response.

The participants were M/s. Meskay & Femtee (Pvt) Ltd, from Karachi, M/s. Taj Food (Pvt) Ltd, from Gujranwala, M/s. Iftekhar Ahmed & Co, from Karachi, M/s. Union Fruit Export (Pvt) Limited, from Karachi, M/s. Al-Mahmood Establishment, from Karachi and M/s. Muslim International (Halal Gelatin) Pvt Limited, from Lahore.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem with Pakistan exhibitors in front of Pakistan Pavilion

PAKISTAN PAVILION

Situation in some Pakistan stalls during SIAL Interfood 2015. People gather and get information from the exhibitors

Nahdlatul Ulama Cultural and Business Expo

Pakistan Embassy participated in

Cultural and Business Expo 2015

organised by Nahdlatul Ulama in SME Tower, Smesco, Jakarta from

11-13th October. Some participants from Japan, Iran, United States,

Malaysia and some local companies also participated in this exhibition.

The exhibition was opened by

Nahdlatul Ulama Chairman, Mr. Said Aqil Siroj and Minister for Research, Technology and Higher Education, Mr. M. Nasir.

Pakistan Stall at Nahdlatul Ulama Cultural and Business Expo 2015

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Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers

Third Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Jakarta from 29-30 October 2015. The Conference was opened by Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla. Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Aqil Nadeem.

Ambassador Mohammad Aqil Nadeem during 3rd Islamic Conference of Labour Minister organized by OIC

Participation in Bali Democracy Forum

Government of Indonesia initiated in 2008, the intergovernmental Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) as an annual forum of foreign ministers from Asia-Pacific countries that are democratic or are aspiring to be more democratic. Ambassador Aqil Nadeem represented Pakistan in Bali Democracy Forum VIII held in Nusa Dua, Bali 10-11 December 2015.

All participants in photo session during Bali Democracy Forum, held in Bali on 10-11 December 2015

Kashmir Black Day Observed

A Seminar was organised in Dewan Da'wah Islamiyah Jakarta on 28th October 2015 to observe Black Day to express solidarity with people of Kashmir. The largely attended Seminar was addressed by Ambassador Aqil Nadeem, Dr. Zahir and Col. Shahid followed by a question and answers session.

Speakers and audiences in Kashmir Black Day seminar in Jakarta on 28th October 2015 Ambassador Aqil Nadeem speaking to the audiences

International Conference on the Question of Jerusalem

The International Conference on the Question of Jerusalem was held in Jakarta under the auspices of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), under the theme “Addressing the present and shaping the future of Jerusalem” on 14 - 15th December 2015. On 16 December, at the same venue, the Committee held a United Nations Civil Society Forum on the subject of "Civil society action in support of justice

in Palestine and ending the occupation". Ambassador Aqil Nadeem along with the Embassy team represented Pakistan in the conference.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem attending the conference

Auditor General of Pakistan Visit to Jakarta

Auditor General of Pakistan Rana Asad Amin visited Jakarta to attend Asian Auditors General Conference and met Pakistan Ambassador on 8th December 2015

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Cricket Promotion in Indonesia

A meeting was arranged by the British Ambassador in Jakarta Mr. Moazaam Malik on 15th December 2015 to discuss ways to promote Cricket in Indonesia. The meeting was attended by Chairman of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia (PCI) Mr Aziz Syamsudin and his team. Mr. Syamsudin is also Chairman of Commission III of DPR. The meeting was also attended by Ambassador Aqil Nadeem and representatives of other Cricket playing nations.

Photo Session between Ambassador Aqil Nadeem, Ambassadro Moazaam Malik, Mr. Azis Syamsuddin and Indonesia and Pakistan cricket representatives

New Asia-Africa Strategic Partnership (NAASP) Course

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a one week New Asia Africa Strategic Partnership (NAASP) course in Jakarta (1-5th December 2015). Ms. Zunaira Latif from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad attended the five day program. She was selected to deliver remarks on behalf of participants at certificate distribution ceremony.

Ms. Zunaira Latif receiving gift from Ministry of Foreign Affairs during closing ceremony NAASP Course in Jakarta

Participation in 48th Women International Charity Bazaar

2015, Jakarta Wife of Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, Ms. Mufidah Kalla opened 48th Annual Charity Bazaar of Women International Club, Jakarta on 10th November 2015. She along with wife of Jakarta Governor also visited Pakistani stall and bought few items.

Ms. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla visit Pakistan stall during 48th Annual Bazaar of Women International Club, held in Jakarta

Pakistan Stall in 48th Annual Bazaar organized by Women International Club

Visit of Students of Husnul Khotimah Islamic High School, Jakarta to

Pakistan Embassy

Students of Husnul Khotimah Islamic High School, Jakarta, visited Pakistan Embassy on 17th December 2015. They were briefed about educational System in Pakistan and major foreign policy issues.

Student from Husnul Khotimah Islamic Hisgh School took a photo with Ambassador Aqil Nadeem and Embassy officers in Pakistan Embassy, Jakarta

Media Engagements

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Mr. Meidyatama Soeryadiningrat, Chief Editor of “Jakarta Post” on 17th November 2015

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Editorial Team at “Rakyat Merdeka” Daily on November 3rd 2015 in their office

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Indonesian media people to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with media in Indonesia. On 3rd November 2015, Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Editorial team of “Rakyat Merdeka Daily. On 17th November, he met Mr. Mediyatama Soeryadiningrat, Editor-in-Chief of “Jakarta Post” followed by meeting with Mr. Daru Priambodo, Chief Editor of “Koran Tempo” on 24th November and with Editorial team of “Kompas” on 27th November.

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Mr. Daru Priambodo, Chief Editor of “Koran Tempo” daily on 24th November 2015

Ambassador Aqil Nadeem met Mr. Budiman Tanuredjo, Chief Editor of “Kompas” on 27th November 2015