Batam, Riau Islands, Sept. 4 -- Mayor of Batam Amsakar Achmad emphasized that strong bilateral relations between Batam and Singapore must be further strengthened to unlock new economic opportunities for both regions.

Amsakar expressed confidence that deeper ties will solidify Batam's position as a key strategic hub within the broader Indonesia-Singapore economic framework.

Speaking in an official statement released in Batam on Friday, Amsakar highlighted geographical proximity as a critical asset for advancing cross-border cooperation across various sectors, including investment, tourism, trade, and human resource development.

"We must continue to maintain and improve the good relations that have existed so closely," Amsakar said follo...