Batam – The Federal government of Singapore looks to magnify relations in between Indonesian and Singaporean youths, according to Singaporean Minister in the Prime Minister’s Workplace and Second Minister of Education and Foreign Affairs Maliki Osman.
” We hope that we will have the ability to continue to foster cooperation and enhance the relations not only between our leaders but also in between our youths,” he told ANTARA in Batam, Riau Islands, on Saturday.
The minister emphasized the importance of solidifying relations in between the youths of both nations while noting that they will become the next leaders of the 2 countries in future.
” We ought to enhance their relationship as early as possible in the hopes of encouraging and allowing them to operate in collaboration to handle challenges in the future,” he said.
Minister Osman then revealed eagerness to witness more Singaporean youths checking out Riau Islands, particularly Penyengat Island in Tanjungpinang City, to learn more about the history and roots of their ancestors.
Moreover, the minister expressed his support for the sustainability of cooperation programs that have been well-maintained by the governments of the two countries, including those associated to academic and capacity-building activities for youths.
In this context, he highlighted Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province, mentioning that the province wields promising human resources and prospective youths.
Based on his observation during his check outs to numerous organizations in Riau Islands, Minister Osman specified that the archipelagic province is blessed with youths that possess appealing capability in several fields, consisting of innovation and media.
Speaking in connection with cooperation in the economy sector, he kept in mind that Singapore constitutes the most significant financial investment factor to Riau Islands, adding that such a pattern acts as proof of the Singaporean investors’ confidence in the province’s potential.
To this end, he revealed hope that Singapore would be able to continue to cultivate and magnify cooperation with Indonesia, especially Riau Islands, for the sake of shared benefits.
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