JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia will seek to strengthen regional economic cooperation, promote inclusive trade and explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, a senior official said on Wednesday.
The Director General for Asia-Pacific and African Affairs at Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Santo Darmosumarto, said at a press briefing that APEC remained a strategic platform for fostering economic growth and addressing shared regional challenges.
Darmosumarto underscored the importance of cooperation in building a more open, equitable and resilient Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesia's priorities included strengthening regional connectivity, improving supply chains and promoting inclusive trade and investment, particularly by expanding opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, he said.
On technological cooperation, Darmosumarto said Indonesia saw AI as an important area for collaboration among APEC economies, particularly in ensuring that emerging technologies benefit developing countries.
He said that Indonesia would promote the safe, responsible and human-centered use of AI while seeking stronger cooperation in agriculture, energy, women's empowerment, transportation and natural resources. ■