Jakarta, June 19 -- Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti called for strengthening cross-regional economic connectivity at an international business forum in Uzbekistan.

According to her, as stated in a statement received here on Friday, it is important to strengthen economic collaboration amid evolving global dynamics and uncertainty.

Quoting President Prabowo Subianto, Esti said that Indonesia adheres to the principle that "a thousand friends are still too few, while one enemy is already too many."

The principle serves as the foundation for continuously building partnerships and expanding cooperation with countries around the world.

"Therefore, Indonesia continues to promote active engagement with various countries and regions thr...