RI, China Finance Ministers meet in Beijing to deepen funding ties

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with his Chinese counterpart, Lan Fo’an, in Beijing on Wednesday as part of a strategic push to diversify Jakarta’s sovereign funding and expand its international investor base.

"Indonesia is not waiting around," Purbaya said in a written statement, framing the high-level visit as a proactive move to secure long-term capital.

"We are taking early action to build a strong and sustainable financing foundation, ensuring that development continues despite global head-winds."

Unlike many emerging markets currently struggling with debt sustainability, Indonesian officials are leveraging the country's steady macroeconomic indicators to negotiate from a position of strength.

Purbaya emphasized that Jakarta’s pitch to Chinese institutional investors is backed by robust domestic fundamentals, including a tightly controlled sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio, a budget deficit kept strictly within safe limits, and resilient economic growth.

"When the economic foundation is solid, we have the room to act more strategically and with greater confidence," Purbaya noted, adding that foreign appetite for Indonesian government bonds remains high despite broader global volatility.

The minister attributed this enduring investor trust to Jakarta's commitment to fiscal discipline and predictable policy frameworks rather than short-term market sentiment.

"Market trust is not built overnight," Purbaya asserted. "It is the result of fiscal discipline, consistent reforms, and policy credibility that the government maintains. Because of this, Indonesia remains an attractive investment destination in the region."

Translator: Imamatul Silfia, Raka Adji Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono Copyright © ANTARA 2026