Jakarta, June 13 -- The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) underscored the critical role of robust economic diplomacy in attracting foreign investment and expanding international trade amid shifting global economic dynamics.

Kadin Chairman Anindya Bakrie made the statement during the Kadin Monthly Economic Diplomatic Breakfast, which featured Foreign Minister Sugiono as the keynote speaker in Jakarta on Friday (June 12).

Bakrie noted that under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto and Foreign Minister Sugiono, the government has significantly increased opportunities for the private business sector to participate directly in state economic diplomacy.

"This is the best form of economic diplomacy. There are not ma...