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April 17, 2025 | 11:23 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The two figures discussed various issues, including defense and security cooperation, as well as U.S. import tariffs.
The spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Tammy Bruce, stated in a release on Thursday, April 17, 2025, that Sugiono and Rubio affirmed the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the United States and Indonesia. Bruce also revealed the joint agreement to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.
"They discussed ways to deepen defense and security cooperation, including efforts to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea in accordance with international law," said Bruce, quoted from the official statement of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta.
Furthermore, Bruce said that Rubio and Sugiono also discussed reciprocal U.S. tariffs on Indonesia. Bruce clarified that Rubio welcomed Indonesia's efforts to reform the economy towards fair and balanced trade relations.
Moreover, Bruce explained that Rubio expressed gratitude to Sugiono for Indonesia's efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Indonesian citizens deported from the United States.
"Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Sugiono underscored the importance of continuing to advance our partnership," Bruce said.
During the visit, Sugiono also pushed for strengthening economic cooperation between Indonesia and the U.S., including supply chain issues, by inviting U.S. investors to invest in critical mineral sectors, such as nickel, and other essential sectors.
"The Indonesian government has taken many deregulatory steps to facilitate and create a conducive situation for foreign investors," said Sugiono, quoted from the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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