This will increase economic cooperation and reaffirm the cultural and social relationship between the two jurisdictions.
The MoU supports the establishment of a sister province agreement between the Northern Territory Government and the West Nusa Tenggara Government.
Key activities in the plan of action include support around two-way trade missions, training and assessment scholarships, knowledge and skill sharing in the creative industries, tourism industry development and improving biosecurity capability.
Indonesia is one of six high priority markets in the Northern Territory’s International Engagement Strategy 2022-2026.
The MoU signing will enable the Northern Territory to diversify its trade with Indonesia, further grow Indonesia-Northern Territory partnerships and open trade links with Asia.
Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
“Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and as opportunities in East Indonesia continue to grow, the Northern Territory is looking to capitalise on these opportunities.
The signing of this MOU with the province of West Nusa Tenggara, demonstrates our intention to further grow the Indonesia-Northern Territory partnership.
The Northern Territory Government is looking for ways to diversify trade with Indonesia, and the MOU will lead to better outcomes in training, tourism and biosecurity for both jurisdictions.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Northern Australia and Trade, Nicole Manison:
“The MoU recognises and reinforces the strong relationship between West Nusa Tenggara and the Northern Territory.
Indonesia is one of the Northern Territory’s closest neighbours and is an important economic and strategic partner for local businesses.
By diversifying our trading relationship with Indonesia, we are creating more opportunities for Territorians.”
Northern Territory Government
