Indonesia and China will prepare a Working Level Group to discuss technical cooperation in the communications and digital sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) development, technology transfer and the involvement of industry ecosystems from both countries (21/08).

The plan follows the first Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue (CSD) between Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China, which was held in Indonesia as the host.

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo said the Working Level Group would bring together Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and its counterparts in China.

“Among the sectors themselves, it was discussed that there would be what is called a Working Level Group,” Angga said after attending the CSD at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Central Jakarta on Friday (21/8).

Working Group to Involve Industry Ecosystems

The group will involve industry ecosystems from both countries so that the cooperation can move toward more concrete agendas.

“For example, at Komdigi, our counterparts from China will also involve their industry ecosystem with us,” Angga said.

The cooperation agenda includes AI development in Indonesia and technology transfer. The discussions are part of efforts by the two countries to build technology cooperation that benefits both sides.

“Many sectors at Komdigi were discussed earlier, with possible future cooperation including technology transfer and how to develop AI in Indonesia,” Angga said.

Cooperation Also Covers Critical Minerals and Semiconductors

Indonesia and China also discussed potential cooperation involving critical minerals.

Angga said Indonesia has critical mineral resources that could potentially be processed into materials to support the development of microchips and semiconductors.

The discussions show that digital cooperation between Indonesia and China can cover a wider technology chain, from AI development to material needs for the semiconductor industry.

The CSD involved several ministries, including the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Trade. The forum was used to discuss cross-sector cooperation between Indonesia and China.

Indonesia Highlights Its Role in Global AI Governance

During the CSD, Angga also presented Indonesia’s position on global AI governance.

He said Indonesia had joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), an AI cooperation organization initiated in Shanghai and under the United Nations.

Angga said Indonesia’s participation in the organization provides an opportunity for the country to contribute to global AI governance.

“What does that mean? Indonesia has an important role going forward to also participate in AI governance in the world,” he said.

Indonesia promotes the principle that AI development should provide benefits for humanity.

“We also emphasize that AI is for good, for humanity,” Angga said.

Next Meeting Set for Early 2027

Indonesia and China will continue to base their cooperation on their respective national interests.

Angga stressed that cooperation between the two countries should provide mutual benefits without sacrificing the national interests of either country.

“The most important thing is how cooperation between the two countries is mutually beneficial and does not sacrifice the national interests of each country,” he said.

After the Working Level Group is formed, sector-specific discussions will continue at the next meeting.

China is scheduled to host the next meeting in early 2027.

“The next meeting may be held early next year in China, which will be the host,” Angga said.

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