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JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 THE 4TH ASEM TRANSPORT MINISTERS MEETING (THE ATMM4) On the 26th-28th of September 2017, the Minister of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Marek Gróbarczyk accompanied by Deputy Minister Anna Moskwa led a Delegation of the Republic of Poland to to participated in the 4th ASEM Transport Ministers Meeting (the ATMM4). The Delegation met among others the ’s Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, The Minister of Industry, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Ministry of State Owned Enterprises.

POLISH EDUCATION FAIR BALTEXPO 2017 INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN The Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw in The Indonesian Ambassador H.E. Peter F. The Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw, collaboration with the Embassy of Poland Gontha was one of the speakers in a panel with Polish Marathon champion in and representatives of 15 Polish discussion at the BALTEXPO 2017 in Mariusz Gizynski, organized the 10k university held a Polish Education Fair, on Gdańks, explained Indonesia’s policies and ”Praska-Dycha-Indonesia’s” run. the 23rd-24th of September 2017 in Jakarta. needs, particularly in the maritime sector.

Ulun Danu Temple, Bedugul,Bali QUARTERLY BULLETIN: INDONESIAN EMBASSY Economic Corner In the third quarter of 2017, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Warsaw facilitated several visits and meetings both in Indonesia and Poland. Those visits positively contributed to our mutual efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. In the period of 2014 – 2016, trade relations (export-import) between Indonesia and Poland increased at a remarkable rate. In 2016, the trade booked 0,76% increase. In January-July 2017, the figure improved by 2,65% and amounted to USD 290 million. The Polish investment in Indonesia in the period of January-June 2017 amounted to more investments and 15 new projects. While Rafako, a Polish Engineering Firm, in coorporation with a local Indonesian company were awarded a $ 230 million electricity project.

especially for the further cooperation invited as one of the speakers in the Facilitating Visits in the maritime sector. This sector ATMM4 Business Forum and made a has gained momentum when presentation on the Ports of Gdańks. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister of Together with Mars Shipyard and Indonesia in Warsaw, facilitated an Maritime attended the Maritime Offshore and LOT Polish Airlines, they Indonesian delegation from the Forum in Szczecin on the 9th of June joined the business forum and Indonesian Ministry of Finance, who 2017. They discussed the exhibition of theth 4 ASEM Transport participated in ”SUN Euro Tour opportunities for Polish companies. Ministers Meeting (ATMM4). Europe” that took place in Poland On the sidelines of the ATMM4, the between 10th-13rd of July 2017. They Minister of Maritime Economy and met with investors from Poland and Inland Navigation met the Minister of offered Indonesian Bond. Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia. The Polish Delegation held a meeting with Indonesian State Owned Enterprises, PT ASDP (Ferries Visit to Remontowa Shipyard S.A. operation), PT Pelindo (Port Authorities) to explore cooperation in On the 26th-28th of September 2017, the ferry transportation and port the delegation of the Republic of construction/equipment. th Visit to Port of Gdańsk Authority S.A. Poland participated in the 4 ASEM Transport Ministers Meeting (the To optimize the visit of the Indonesian ATMM4) in Bali. The Minister of Parliament Delegation to Poland on Maritime Economy and Inland the 23rd-26th August 2017, the Navigation of the Republic of Poland, Embassy arranged meetings with the Mr. Marek Gróbarczyk led the business community in the delegation and was accompanied by transportation and infrastructure the Vice Minister, Ms. Anna Moskwa, sector such as the transportation and who attended the TSOM of the Minister of Maritime Economy and Inland maritime sector. The Delegation ATMM4. The Delegation also included Navigation of the Republic of Poland with consisted of 14 Parliamentarians Deputy Director of the Department of Ministry of Transportation of members from the Committee dealing Transport Strategy and International Republic of Indonesia with transportation and infrastructure Cooperation of the Ministry of The Polish Delegation met among issues. On the 23rd of August 2017, the Infrastructure and Construction, Mr. others the Coordinating Minister of Embassy initiated the meeting for an Paweł Skowroński; Vice President of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesian Parliament Delegation to Infrastructure of Port of Gdańks Indonesia, Minister of Industry, Senior visit Ursus in Warsaw discussing Authority S.A., Mr. Marcin Osowski, Officials of the Ministry of Marine cooperation in public transportation Chief Commercial Officer and Board Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of cooperation in this case electric Member of LOT Polish Airlines, Mr. Energy and Natural Resources and busses. Michał Fijoł, Commercial Project Ministry of State Owned Enterprises. Specialist of LOT Polish Airlines, Mr. Furthermore, on the 24th-25th of Wojciech Bartuzi and Commercial August 2017, the Embassy brought the Manager of Mars Shipyard and Indonesian Parliament Delegation to M ee ting s Offshore, Mr. Jaroslaw Staluszka. visit the Port of Gdańks and In the period of July-September 2017, Remontowa Shipyard S.A. The visit The Vice President of the Port of the Indonesian Embassy conducted provided fruitful information Gdańks, Mr. Marcin Osowski, was meetings with several Polish

2 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 companies to boost trade and The first meeting in Jakarta was held to be implemented. investment cooperation between with the Indonesian Coordinating Minister Gróbarczyk also held a businesses of both countries. Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. meeting with the Deputy Minister for Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. Minister The Embassy facilitated Polish State Owned Enterprises and some Gróbarczyk recently received Minister companies and was happy to witness Indonesian state owned enterprises in Luhut in Poland who attended the 5th DRAMINSKI (Ultrasound Scanner) to the shipping and fishery sector, among Maritime Congress in Szczecin on APPOINT business partners in others PT ASDP, PT Perindo, PT Pelni, the 8th-9thof June 2017. Minister Luhut Indonesia as well as Minerals S.A. PT Perinus and PT Dok . also emphasized that both countries which has invested in a nickel ore Issues of mutual interest were should concentrate to a more concrete mining and intended to expand its discussed in the meeting i.e. possibility actions plan. Both Ministers agreed to investment to other sectors in of a joint shipbuilding plant, task their Deputy Ministers to lead the Indonesia. The Embassy is encouraged investment in aquaculture and cooperation at the operational level. with the efforts of PT Indopoland and training/educating Indonesian human Powen Group to explore the resource in the fishery and maritime cooperation prospect and open sector. opportunities in Indonesia. PT ASTRA International, the largest public listed company in Indonesia, and Ursus established communication in exploring business in the transportation sector through a dial-in Meeting with Ministry of Maritime Affairs long distance conference call. and Fisheries

The second agenda for Minister Meeting with State Own Company Gróbarcyzk was a meeting with the (BUMN) Secretary General of the Ministry of Fishery and Marine Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. During the meeting both sides discussed possible Participating in areas of cooperation. Indonesia invited Fa irs Poland to invest in the aquaculture In order to seek further opportunities, Mr. Marek Gróbarczyk attended ATMM4 sector in which end products will be the Indonesian Embassy’s staff in Bali exported to supply the shortage of attended several exhibitions such as fish/raw material in the fish processing As mentioned before Minister Marek the 25th International Defence Industry industries in Poland. Both parties also Gróbarczyk held a series of bilateral Exhibition, held in Kielce on 5th-8th discussed Poland’s offer to improve meetings with his Indonesian September 2017 and the 19th Indonesia’s human resource in fishery counterparts and the Indonesian state International Exhibition Conference and marine sector. owned Enterprises in the maritime and BALTEXPO 2017 at the Amber sector. The purpose of the meeting Expo in Gdańks on the 11th-13rd of was to explore possible cooperation September 2017. On this occasion the development in the maritime sector, Indonesian Ambassador, one of the particularly cooperation in the speakers at the panel discussion, maritime infrastructure, shipbuilding explained Indonesia’s development industry and aquaculture. particularly on Indonesian maritime issues. In those events, the Embassy had the chance to meet several Meeting with Minister of Industry companies which have intention to explore the Indonesian market. During the meeting with Mr. Airlangga The Embassy also participated in the Hartarto, Minister of Industry of the EU-ASEAN Conference: ‘Models of Republic of Indonesia, both Ministers Integration’ organized by the Faculty highlighted the Memorandum of of Political Science, Maria Curie- Understanding on Industrial Skłodowska University (UMCS in Lublin Cooperation signed in 2015 and on the 18th-20th of September 2017. Meeting with Coordinating Minister for emphasized that the said MoU needs Representative of a leading private Maritime Affairs

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response from business communities On the 26th of September 2017, the and visitors at the fairs. PT Indofood Embassy met Mr. Adam Budzynski Sukses Makmur which currently has (CEO) dan Mr. Przemek Doroz (Export several manufacturing plants not only Manager) from WEEBA to discuss their in Indonesia but also in Southeast Asia, strong wish to partner as well as to Middle East, Africa and Eastern develop their business in Indonesia Europe, showed its popular flavoured dealing in and manufacture products noodles in Indonesia known as related to natural gas distribution Indomie. PT Mayora, one of the networks and housing connection. largest Indonesian food producer, Ambassador Peter Gontha as one of the On the 27th of September 2017, the brought various products of food speakers at BALTEXPO 2017 Embassy had the opportunity to meet products such as coffee, candies, two Polish dairy companies, Mlekpol Indonesian University (BINUS), biscuits, etc. Its coffee flavoured and Mlekovita. The Embassy is pleased attended this program. candy, Kopiko, and its biscuit already when Mlekpol informed that the enjoyed quite a market share in Two Polish companies, STOCZNIA largest export destination of Mlekpol Europe. InterAromat BV, a distributor REMONTOWA and NAUTA S.A. in Southeast Asia is Indonesia. This mainly of spices, coconut water, bihun participated in the Indonesian development encouraged Mlekovita to (rice noodles), tea, fruits, fruit snacks, exhibition, INAMARINE 2017 Fair, that expand their business as well as to etc. who participated as well. There was held at the Jakarta International invest in Indonesia due to the huge were many inquiries from the Polish Expo, Kemayoran in Jakarta on the market potential in diary products. business community such as coconut 23rd-25th of August 2017. Another water, coconut milk, spices, Kopiko, Polish company, NITROERG S.A., Danisa, etc. not only for the Polish attended the 18th International Mining market but also other countries like Other Matters & Minerals Recovery Exhibition held at the United Kingdom, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Jakarta International Expo There were inquiries from Polish Lithuania and Sweden. Kemayoran on the 13rd-16th of companies to be matched with September 2017. Indonesian partners in refined coconut oil; pharmaceutical and food additives; food (diary products, breakfast cereals, fish, coffee, tea, fresh/frozen/ dry fruits and vegetables products); fertilizer; shipbuilding; automotive bus/agriculture equipment; rattan garden; paper; cosmetics; recruitment companies; detonators (drilling and Mr. Rudy Kurniady, Economic Affairs of blasting, servicing mines or explosives Indonesian Embassy visited Wielkopolska Chamber of Commerce and Industry for civil application); horticulture, Indonesian companies participating in gloves, cladding and decking, etc POLAGRA 2017 On the sidelines of the Polagra Food From the Indonesian side, companies exhibition, the Embassy visited the On the 25th-28th of September 2017, requested assistance to identify Wielkopolska Chamber of Commerce the Embassy hosted three Indonesian partners in Poland on curry paste, and Industry and was warmly received leading companies in the Food spices, food, green coffee, military by the President, Mr. Wojciech Kruk industry namely PT Indofood Sukses equipment, feedlot (cattle breeders), and the Director, Mr. Jakub Sitek on Makmur, PT Mayora and InterAromat textile, electronic equipment, laser the 25th of September 2017. The BV who participated in the warning system, pharmaceutical, tea, meeting explored possible efforts to International trade fair for food, fried bean, soap, etc. boost trade and economic relations ”Polagra 2017” in Poznan. The with other business organizations and In order to provide the information on Embassy also provided information arranged meeting for Indonesian doing business in Indonesia, the and food samples from other exporters with the Wielkopolska Embassy has published the book titled Indonesian food companies such as PT business community; developing small ”Business Guide Indonesia” or Coco Sugar Indonesia, PT Sinar and medium scale entreprises; ”Przewodnik po biznesie Indonezja” in Indonesia Display, CV. Navil Natural, supporting Indonesian commodities Polish. CV. Oragen, PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera (spices, rubber, crude palm oil, Food and Khatulistiwa/Boutique The Embassy was pleased to inform to furniture, food, etc) to have better Coffee. Indonesia got a positive the business community in Poland market access in Poland.

4 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 several fairs organized in Indonesia the Indonesian Infrastructure week Complex (Benin, Burkina Faso) on the such as the Indonesian Business and held at the Jakarta Convention Center World Heritage List. Indonesia will Development Expo (IBDExpo) held on on the 8th-10th November 2017. continue to play its active role in the September 20th-23rd in Jakarta, the Committee to support the protection The Embassy also facilitated the World Trade Organization Public of the world cultural and natural Indonesian Delegation to attend the Forum 2017 (WTO PF) held on the 26th heritage. 41st Session of the World Heritage -28th of September 2017 at WTO in Committee of UNESCO in Krakow on Geneva, Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) the 2nd-12th of July 2017. The World 2017 held at the Indonesian Heritage Committee comprised of Convention Exhibition Bumi Serpong representatives from 21 states, Damai City, in the Banten province on including Indonesia. the 11th-15th of October 2017, The Integrated Textile Industry Show 2017 During the session, the Committee has held on the 25th-27th of October 2017 inscribed Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town at the Jakarta Convention Center and (Palestine) and- W Arly-Pendjari Krakow hosted the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee Socio Culture

th During the festival, Indonesian 4th-6th of August 2017. Domino, in 25 International students in collaboration with Polish Indonesian called gaple, bowling, Festival of students, were given the chance to futsal and badminton were the chosen Ch ild re n ’ s Fo lk show off their skill in front of the games for this year celebration. Gaple Nowy Sacz’s community. They is one of the favorite pastime game in Ensemble Festival performed numerous Indonesian Indonesia. Even though the game of the Children of traditional dances and music pieces in looks simple, it requires skills and the Center of the city. The students strategies to win the game. Futsal is an the Mountains impressed the attendees with among obvious choice for a country that others the ”Saman Dance” from the considered football as one of its Indonesian students participated in Aceh province, ”Piring (dish) dance” popular sports and has the biggest the 25th International Children’s Folk from West Sumatra, and the ”Pendet” fans/supporter in its population. Ensemble Festival of the Mountains and ”Jejer” dances from Bali. Their Badminton is also an obvious choice, in Nowy Sacz, on the 23rd-30th of July performance received great ovation as Indonesia for generations is home 2017 from the enthusiastic the crowd. of the ”Badminton World champion”, The enthusiasm was also seen at the this game with soccer are among the Indonesian booth. The booth was set most popular sports in Indonesia. to show and sold Indonesian traditional souvenirs, such as traditional masks, bookmarks in the shape of wayang puppets, batik clothes etc. The souvenirs were sold out in a few hours.

Team of artists of Fe st iv ity o f th e the 115th Middle School in Jakarta nd 72 I n do n es ia ’ s Gaple at the Indonesian Embassy in Independence Warsawa A team of Indonesian students from Gaple took place at the Embassy the 115th Middle School in Jakarta Anniversary recreation room, futsal and were among the participants of the The Indonesian Independence badminton in the sport hall in Solec 25th International Festival of Children’s anniversary has always been and bowling at Kręgielnia Saska. Folk Ensemble of the Mountains, on celebrated with festivity. On the July 23-30, 2017. The team of 24 occasion of the 72nd Indonesia’s The Embassy prepared prizes for the students, were accompanied by two Independence Anniversary, the winners of the competitions, based on teachers, representatives of the CIOFF Embassy organized many popular men and women categories. (International Council of Organizations indegenous game competitions for the Gaple game was held on August 4, of Folklore Festival and Folk Arts), and Indonesian community in Warsaw. 2017. The competition was divided two parents. The competitions were held on the into men and women categories:

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Men  Winner 2: Alfonso Wendy  Winner 1: Rajiansyah  Winner 3: Bahdal Ilnata  Winner 2: Eko Winardi Women:  Winner 3: Alif Rachman  Winner 1: Justyna Gostynska Women:  Winner 2: Aneta Kumor  Winner 1: Wiwin Saraswanto  Winner 3: Wiwin Saraswanto  Winner 2: Anna Meiriana

 Winner 3: Fitri Dewanto

The Indonesian unexpectedly, Ambassador Peter Independence 10k Gontha along with the General Manager of Garuda Indonesia in the - R u n Netherlands Mr. Rizal Pahlevi, decided to grant two additional tickets, one for the 72nd place (as 72 years ago Indonesia proclaimed its independence from the Dutch) in the general classification and the other Futsal Team one for the last person that finished the run. The futsal competition took place on August 5, 2017, in the Solec facility. The winners’ team consisted of Mr. Satriyo Pringgodhany, Wawan As it is our tradition to celebrate Saraswanto, Piotr a Polish friend, Indonesia’s Independence Bahdal Ilnata, Jujun, Sunara, and Anniversaries with sport activities Adam Krupinski. In second place the engaging not only the Indonesian team consisted of Mr. Alfonso Wendy, community in Poland but also our Indra Cahya, Wiby, Jeli, Agustani, dan Polish friends and partners. The 72nd Eko Budi. Indonesia’s Independence Day was All the runners were awarded with The Futsal competition was then celebrated in a very exceptional way unusual medals with a traditional followed by a Badminton competition and with no doubt, made many Poles batik motif called ”Mega Mendung”. in the same place. The winners were: get to know our country Indonesia After the run they also had the Men: better. Poles are by nature athletes opportunity to try traditional  Winner 1: Alfonso Wendy & and as such the interest to Indonesian snacks, such as dadar Agustani participated was hughed. All ages gulung (Indonesian egg rolls) and  Winner 2: Rajiansyah & Akbar from 5 to over 70 years young bakwan jagung (corn fritter) and rest Gumbira participated. in the relax zone. For many runners it  Winner 3: Wahyu Nendro & Bahdal On the July 22nd, in cooperation with a was an unforgettable run and we hope Ilnata Polish Marathon champion Mariusz that ”rembering Indonesia” is going to Women: Gizynski, the Embassy organized a stay with them for long.  Winner 1: Yona Alowie & Wiwin sport event called ”Praska Dycha- Saraswanto Indonesia’s Independence Run”. The  Winner 2: Anna Meiriana & Kiki 10 kilometers run, along with special  Winner 3: Diah Martin & Ratna runs for the youngest, were held in Juwita Park Skaryszewski in Warsaw. Although July is the hottest holiday month for Polish people, the runners did not let us down! Hundreds of them arrived in Park Skaryszewski to demonstrate their determination and The Winner of the Indonesia Independence stamina, and to win… Garuda flight tickets to Indonesia! The prizes, double flight tickets to Bali, Flag Raising for the first winners for man and woman category, Andrzej Starzynski, Ce rem ony At the bowling venue and Katarzyna Kowalska were Bowling tournament was organized on sponsored by Indonesia’s national The Indonesian community gathered carrier Garuda Indonesia. During the at the Ambassador’s residence on the August 6, 2017. The winners were: th Men: awarding ceremony, encouraged by a 17 of August 2017 for the Indonesian  Winner 1: Wahyu Nendro cheering crowd of runners, very Merah Putih (red and white) flag

6 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 raising ceremony. As a tradition, the ceremony was held exactly at 10 AM to enact the Indonesia’s Independence Proclamation on the 17th of August 1945. The ceremony was led by Ambassador H.E. Peter F. Gontha and was attended by more than 200 Indonesians living in Poland, Indonesian diplomats, representatives of the Indonesian community, students, Indonesian embassy’s staff, and the members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) – association of wives of diplomats and Indonesian personnel posted in Poland. This year the flag was raised by three representatives of the Indonesian Students Association in Poland. The Flag raising ceremony was an Duet of Indonesian singer Dira Sugandi and Polish singer Kinga Pruś sang Bengawan Solo opportunity to reflect and celebrate the Indonesia’s history. Radio crowned the celebrations of the (its five principles) as the foundation 72nd Indonesia’s Independence of the Indonesian state. The Anniversary. The reception was Ambassador did not forget to show his attended by around 450 guests, pride in Indonesia’s economic and among them Polish government political advancements in recent representatives, Members of years. Parliament, military officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academicians, think tank representatives and friends of Flag raising ceremony in Indonesia. Ambassador’s Residence

After the ceremony, the participants were given a chance to taste Indonesian culinary prepared by members of DWP while socializing The cocktail reception was followed by with others. For the occasion, siomay a concert which showed the (a Chinese-Indonesian dish), kambing cooperation between Indonesian guling (grilled lamb), sate kambing conductor Addie MS and Indonesian (lamb satay), sate ayam (chicken artists: singer Dira Sugandi, classical satay), opor ayam (chicken dish), and The concert was preceded by a pianist Levi Gunardi, pianist Sri gado-gado (vegetable salad with cocktail reception opened by the Hanuraga, and young harmonica peanut sauce) was served. It was also Ambassador. In his opening remarks, player Rega Dauna, also Polish singer a great occasion to award the winners the Ambassador highlighted that the Kinga Pruś, accompanied by the Polish of the sport competitions organized by celebration of the Indonesian Radio Symphony Orchestra. At the end the Embassy earlier that month. Independence Day is a perfect Addie MS presented the CD’s with his moment to higlight the fight for the music to the guests of honor, Mrs.

freedom of our Indonesian Anna Moskwa, Undersecretary of heroes. Furthermore, the Ambassador State at the Ministry of Maritime D ip lo m at ic mentioned and reiterated Pancasila Affairs and Mr. Bartosz Kownacki, Re ce p t io n Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense. Diplomatic Reception and Concert Tears of joy among Indonesian and conducted by Addie MS a famous Polish musicians could be seen indi- Indonesian Conducter and the Polish cating the warm of friendship among Radio Symphony Orchestra both our people. The diplomatic reception organized on

September 9, 2017 in Witold Lutosławski Concert Studio of Polish

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Warsaw, Medical University of Lublin, Polish Education Medical University of Gdansk, Gdynia Am b a ss a do r ’ s Fa ir Maritime University, Szczecin Public Lecture Maritime University, University Polish Education Fair on the 23rd-24th of Agriculture in Krakow, University of of September 2017 Warsaw, Warsaw University of Life Science, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poznan University of Medical Science, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun and College of Europe.

Ambassador Peter Gontha gave public lecture at IPB

On the 29th of September 2017, A collaboration between the Ambassador H.E. Peter Gontha was Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw and invited by Institut Pertanian Bogor the Polish Embassy in Jakarta together (Bogor Agricultural University) to gave with representatives of 15 universities a public lecture to faculty members of from Poland, held a Polish Education economic studies and post manage- Fair was held on September 23rd-24th, Most Indonesian students in Poland ment postgraduate students. 2017 in Jakarta. The idea behind the are awardees of the Ignacy event was to inform students in Łukasiewicz Scholarship program The Ambassador’s was requested to Indonesia about Poland as a potential founded by the Polish government, talk about the Polish economy and destination for graduate and post Erasmus Mundes Scholarship and the agricultural development and how graduate studies, especially in SPIRIT Scholarship. The Ignacy Poland as the heart of Europe has agriculture, medicine, maritime and Łukasiewicz scholarship is awarded to become a strategic trading entry point technology education. Poland is a cost students from developing countries for market development in Central -effective place to study compared to who would like to continue their and Eastern Europe. other develop countries. Over the last master or doctoral studies in the fields Indonesia yearly need to accommo- three years, there has been a 300% of science and technology in date over than a million high school growth in number of Indonesian Poland. Since 2015, Indonesia has students to enter university whereas students in Poland. been the biggest beneficiary of this education in agriculture technology program. The universities that participated that Indonesia hardly need, in which were: Warsaw University of Poland is a champion, can very well Technology, Wroclaw University of become a destination to study as

Technology, AGH University of Science mentioned above. and Technology, Medical University of

Tourism and Promotion

Spotkanie z Bali On the 27th of July 2017, the gratitude to the participants for their Indonesian Embassy in cooperation effort and contribution to the increase “Spotkanie z Bali” an Event for the with Emirates Airlines, Pure number of Polish tourists to Bali, Travel Professionals Connections, Alila Hotels and Resorts Indonesia. The Ambassador and Far Horizon DMC held a unique emphasized that charter flights event at Boogaloo Beach Bar in organized by Rainbow tours resulted Warsaw. The aim of the event is to to the significant increase of Polish promote Bali as an ideal destination tourists visiting Indonesia from 15.000 for Incentive Travel to Polish travel to 28.000 persons in 2016. operators and travel agents. The event Furthermore, Ambassador Gontha was attended by 44 travel operators also expressed that Indonesia’s tourist and travel agents. destination is not only Bali but that there are also various other In this opening speech, Ambassador destinations yet to be discovered. Peter F. Gontha expressed his Currently, the Embassy is also working

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opportunities and characteristics of promotion were home made prepared Indonesia as a MICE destination in by the Indonesian Embassy’s Ladies Southeast Asia. All participants of the Association “Dharma Wanita event also enjoyed Indonesian cultural Persatuan” and served by the dances, performed by Polish friends, members of the Indonesian Students dances and music as well as Association in Poland. Indonesian dishes prepared by the Polish visitors enjoyed the unique and Embassy. genuine Indonesian dishes served in I n d o ne s ian the event. Some visitors who also were interested to taste Indonesian Cu lin a r y cuisines on a regular basis expect to see more Indonesian restaurants to open in Warsaw. Indonesian Culinary Promotion at the Vistula Boulevard During the promotional event, the Embassy also displayed high resolution On the 25th-27th of August 2017, the photos of the beauty of underwater Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw in Indonesia taken by Mr. Janusz cooperation with the Municipal City of Dramiński, a Polish businessman who Warsaw, organized a three day is passionate about Indonesia and its to establish connectivity between the Indonesian Culinary Promotional underwater diversity. Some visitors of two countries by facilitating talks event. The event is part of a series of the Indonesian pavilion admired the between the two national carriers – activities to celebrate the 72nd underwater photos displayed and LOT Polish Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Independence Day. The inquired how to get to the destination Indonesia. Direct flight connections culinary promotion took place on the in the photos. between Indonesia and Poland recently completed pavilions at the hopefully might become a reality and Vistula Boulevard located along would increase the number of the River Vistula in Warsaw, Poland. travellers particularly tourist between two countries. The Indonesian Culinary Promotion presented popular Indonesian dishes During the event, Mr. Satriyo among others Rendang (spicy Pringgodhany, First Secretary at the Indonesian beef curry), traditional Embassy covering Promotion/Tourism Chicken and Lamb Satay, Indonesian & Information Affairs and special Oxtail Soup and various Indonesian projects, also presented the desserts. The dishes served during the

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The Delegation of Commission V of the House of Representative of the Republic of Indonesia visited Poland

Affairs, consisting of 14 members have staff. During the meeting with the visited Poland. The purpose of the visit Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, was to support the bilateral the Ambassador has highlighted the cooperation between the two government of Poland’s commitment countries as well as to learn how in spending on infrastructure and Poland has made progress in its transportation development as well as infrastructure and transportation. the potential of the Polish economy On August 23-26, 2017 the Delegation and cooperation opportunities, During the first day of the visit the of the House of Representative of the particularly in the new technologies of Delegation headed by H.E. Dr. Michael Republic of Indonesia, Commission V transportation such as hybrid and Wattimena has met Ambassador Peter for Infrastructure and Transportation electrical buses. H.E. Frans Gontha and the embassy

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The meeting was also joined by representatives of the Polish bus producer - Ursus.

The second day of the visit was dedicated exclusively to the issues of sea transportation and harbor infrastructure. In the morning the Delegation visited the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of the Republic of Poland to further discuss the possibilities of the cooperation in the above mentioned areas as a follow up to the visit of Coordinating Minister of Maritime from Indonesia. Undersecretary of State Mr. Grzegorz Minister of Maritime Affairs of the economic development priorities, Witkowski accompanied by the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Luhut while the maritime education in representatives of different Binsar Pandjaitan during the Maritime Gdynia and Szczecin are placed in the departments ensured the Members of Congress in Szczecin in June 2017. top 10 maritime schools in the world. the Delegation that Poland is open for According to the representatives of various forms of maritime After the meeting at the Ministry, the the Ministry present during the cooperation. In this context Mr. Delegation departed to Gdańsk to visit meeting, Poland is very interested in Witkowski mentioned the Joint the Port of Gdańsk and the cooperating in shipbuilding industry Statement on Maritime Cooperation Remontowa Shipbuilding site. and maritime education sectors. As it signed by the Minister of Maritime was mentioned – the shipbuilding Economy and Inland Navigation of the industry is included by the Polish Republic of Poland, H.E. Mr. Marek Government as one of its strategic Gróbarczyk and the Coordinating

Protocol, Consular and Other Social Activities

Clean up Vistula responsibility in keeping the program also involved primary schools R ive r environment free of rubbish. This throughout Warsaw.

On Friday, 15th of September 2017, Diplomats from the Embassies in Warsaw, Ambassadors and staff, and representative from the Indonesian Embassy have participated in the “Clean Up the Vistula River“ activity as part of “Cleaning Up the World” program, organized by the Earth Foundation and the Australian Embassy as a Coordinator for the Embassies in Warsaw. The purpose of the annual “clean up activity” is to draw attention on one day in the year Mr. George Lekahena, Second Secretary of the Protocol Consular Affairs Section for all communities to take participated in„ Clean Up the World”

10 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) Indonesian Embassy’s Ladies Association The Association of Indonesian Embassy’s Ladies (DWP) are always involved and ready to give a helping hand in activities that involve the Embassy of the Repbulic of Indonesia.

From left to right: Mrs. Lira Amalia, Mrs. Elok Satoto, Mrs. Fitri Winardi, Mrs. Muslimah Agustani, Mrs. Anna Meiriana, Mrs. Purnama Gontha (wife of the Ambassador), Mrs. Vivi Riberu, Mrs. Lilis Kurniady, Mrs. Fitri Dewanto, Mirs. Wiwin Saraswanti, Ms. Dwi Widayana Picture of DWP was taken on the 17th of August 2017, after the flag raising ceremony at Ambassador’s Residence.

DWP ’ s Participation on Indonesian Culinary at Vistula B o u le vard

On the 25th-27th of August 2017, DWP took a big part at the Embassy event held at the Vistula Boulevard. For three days DWP prepared sauce) and a variety of traditional Indonesian culinary such as Rendang cakes. The event attracted many (Indonesian spicy beef curry), Poles and tourists, the promotion chicken and lamb satay, oxtail soup, was a great success and all the food Indonesian meatballs with noodles, was sold out. cah tahu tauge (stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts), telur balado (Indonesian boiled egg with chilli

DWP ’ s Visit to Homeless Shelter, Centrum Pomocy Bliżniemu (CPB) Monar -M a rko t

On the 18th of September Mr. Robert Starzyński, the 2017, DWP took a visit to Director of CPB. Mr. Starzyński Centrum Pomocy Bliżniemu explained about the activities (CPB) Monar-Markot, and the facilites that CPB Stowarzyszenie Monar, a provides to the homeless. homeless shelter in Warsaw. At this visit, DWP also brought On this visit Mrs. Purnama some daily needs such as food, Gontha, the wife of the warm clothing, amenities and Indonesian Ambassador, with other needs for the homeless other members of the sheltered in CPB. Indonesian Embassy’s Ladies Association were welcomed by From left to right: Mrs. Monika Barzyc-Denisiewicz, Mrs. Lilis Kurniady, Mrs. Muslimah, Mrs. Vivi Riberu, Mrs. Purnama Gontha, Mr. Robert Starzyński, Mrs. Anna Meiriana, Mrs. Fitri Dewanto

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