Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka held discussions centered on digital transformation in Indonesia at a meeting on Wednesday.
The meeting took place at the office of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in Jakarta.
Setiadi welcomed Gibran’s visit and conveyed his commitment to persistently striving to develop the communication and information technology sector in Indonesia.
“We are ready to support various programs and initiatives that will be carried out by the new government to accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia,” he remarked.
At the meeting, the vice president-elect highlighted the importance of synergy between the central government and regional governments in accelerating digital transformation across the country.
In this regard, Gibran discussed strategic steps with the minister to accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia, including the development of digital infrastructures and the improvement of the community’s digital literacy.
The meeting also discussed increasing cybersecurity, as it is deemed crucial to protect important data and information from cyber threats.
Furthermore, the two discussed the development of the digital economy, including startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in utilizing digital technology to improve competitiveness.
Moreover, Gibran drew attention to regulations and policies that support technological innovation and personal data protection.
He lauded the Ministry of Communication and Informatics’ hard work in pushing digital transformation in Indonesia and emphasized his commitment to supporting the ministry’s various initiatives until now and in the future.
“Digital transformation is the key to improving the nation’s competitiveness in the globalization era. I hope the synergy between the central and regional governments would continue to be increased to support Indonesia to become a country that is more developed and has higher competitiveness,” he remarked.