Jakarta, Sept. 23 -- Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has urged industry players and global investors to tap opportunities in marinas and marine tourism at the sixth Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous.

Widiyanti said in a statement that ANTARA confirmed here Wednesday that Indonesia aims to develop a high-quality, sustainable marine tourism ecosystem involving MSMEs, tour operators, transportation and hospitality providers, and local communities.

At the September 20-21 event in Monaco, Widiyanti highlighted Indonesia's vast archipelago and marine biodiversity as a foundation for developing world-class marine tourism.

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