Anindya Highlights Five Pillars at ABAC Meeting 2026 as Indonesia Courts APEC Investors

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — ABAC Indonesia Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie highlights five key discussion pillars at ABAC Meeting I 2026 on Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 in Jakarta as Indonesia positions itself to strengthen regional integration and attract global capital, a move expected to reinforce its role in the Asia Pacific economy. The agenda focuses on aligning business priorities with policy direction across APEC economies.

Speaking during the Gala Dinner of ABAC Meeting I 2026, Anindya said the five pillars covered regional economic integration, sustainability, digital innovation, connectivity, and economy and finance. He delivered the remarks as welcoming remarks to business leaders from across the APEC region.

“The five main points include regional economic integration, sustainability, digital and innovation, connectivity, as well as economy and finance,” Anindya said.

Anindya, who also serves as chairman of Kadin Indonesia, stressed the strategic importance of the 21 APEC economies in the global economy. He said the Asia Pacific region remained a key driver of global growth and trade.

“APEC represents three billion people or around 40 percent of the world’s population, accounts for 50 percent of global trade, and contributes 60 percent of global gross domestic product,” he said.

Alongside the ABAC agenda, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said Indonesia was offering priority national infrastructure projects to investors from APEC member economies. The projects included interregional connectivity and the Giant Sea Wall coastal protection initiative.

“This is a directive from President Prabowo Subianto that infrastructure across Indonesia must continue to serve as the backbone of economic growth,” Yudhoyono said.

He said infrastructure development was not only about physical construction but also about its broader economic impact, including lowering logistics costs, reducing regional disparities, and creating jobs. He added that connectivity remained critical for Indonesia as a large maritime and archipelagic nation.

“I explained connectivity earlier. As a large maritime and archipelagic country, we need interregional connectivity so that excessive disparities do not arise between Java and other regions,” Yudhoyono said.

Yudhoyono said infrastructure strengthening would span land, maritime, and air transport, as well as environmental protection projects. He cited coastal protection along Java’s northern coast, widely known as the Giant Sea Wall project, as an example that required substantial investment.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sugiono formally welcomed ABAC delegates from 21 APEC economies at the gala dinner, reaffirming Indonesia’s readiness to facilitate international business activities. He said the forum played a vital role in bridging business realities with government policy.

“I believe this ABAC meeting is a vital platform to foster innovation and cooperation. We value ABAC’s role not only in translating business realities into policy insight, but also in turning economic challenges into strategic opportunities,” Sugiono said.

Sugiono acknowledged ongoing global uncertainty driven by rapid technological change and shifts in global supply chains. Despite these challenges, he expressed optimism that strong cooperation among APEC economies would deliver shared prosperity.

“One thing is certain. We all work for the good and prosperity of our respective countries and for all our people,” he said.

He closed by assuring foreign investors of Indonesia’s commitment to providing the best possible facilitation for business activities. Sugiono said the government remained open to investments that would support innovation and long term economic growth.

“I want to assure you that the Indonesian government will facilitate every business activity that brings prosperity and a better future for all of us,” Sugiono said.