Netherlands Pledges $300 Million Investment in Indonesia’s Food, Maritime, and Water Sectors
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — The Netherlands has pledged a $300 million investment in Indonesia, focusing on strategic sectors such as food security, maritime industries, and water management. The initiative will involve 120 Dutch companies set to explore direct business and investment opportunities with local partners.
The announcement was made by Marc Gerritsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN, during a meeting with Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Anindya Novyan Bakrie in Jakarta.
“A major delegation from the Netherlands will visit next week, bringing 120 companies focused on horticulture, water, and the maritime sector,” said Gerritsen. “Kadin has shown real commitment to supporting this mission, which I see as a concrete outcome of today’s meeting.”
The visit will culminate in the “Invest International” forum on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta. It will serve as a key matchmaking platform, facilitating investment dialogues across various cities, including Medan, Semarang, and Makassar, depending on sectoral interests.
Long-Term Partnerships and Nutritious Meal Program
Gerritsen emphasized that the Netherlands sees long-term potential in Indonesia’s priority sectors, highlighting the free nutritious meal program (Makanan Bergizi Gratis, or MBG) as an area where Dutch expertise and investment could contribute meaningfully.
“Kadin wants to be involved in areas like MBG, housing, and more. I believe Dutch companies and Kadin can collaborate to deliver long-term, visible outcomes,” he added.
From the Indonesian side, Anindya Bakrie welcomed the initiative, underscoring that Indonesia seeks not just trade but sustainable, mutually beneficial investments.
“We’re looking for investment partners, not just trading ones. The Netherlands has earmarked $300 million for long-term business development in Indonesia — that’s a serious commitment,” Anindya said.
A Strategic Economic Relationship
Anindya noted that the Netherlands is already a leading investor from Europe in Indonesia, accounting for 46% of all European Union investments in the country.
“That’s huge. It’s not only about our historically close relations, but also a very significant economic partnership,” he stated.
The meeting was also attended by Irwan Habsjah, Chairman of Kadin’s Bilateral Committee for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, and Latif Gau, the committee’s Secretary General.
