FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 31, 2019 Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Commerce WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will lead a Business Delegation to the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand and subsequently to Indonesia and Vietnam from November 3 – 8, 2019. This mission supports President Donald J. Trump’s …

YOKOSUKA, Japan – The U.S. 7th Fleet hosted staff talks with their counterparts in the Indonesian Navy aboard the flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Yokosuka, Japan, on Oct 11. The U.S. Navy has had a robust relationship with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) for decades and these staff talks built …

President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Indonesia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, on October 20, 2019. The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Transportation, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Joseph R. Donovan …

While in Jakarta September 30, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney joined U.S. dairy industry leaders at meetings to discuss enhancing links between U.S. dairy exporters and Indonesian importers. “The United States and Indonesia have a strong bilateral agricultural trade relationship, and dairy products are a major …

Jakarta – On September 24, Embassy Jakarta co-hosted a breakfast event, Silakan Valley: Levering Indonesia’s Innovative Fintech Solutions and Women Entrepreneurs, at the Jakarta Convention Center.  The event, which took place on the sidelines of the Asosiasi FinTech Indonesia’s (AFTECH) first Fintech Summit & Expo, highlighted existing Indonesian, women-led and women-focused fintech companies and showcased …

JAKARTA — Senior officials representing the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Export Finance Australia, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) this week traveled to Indonesia to explore joint opportunities to support the development of infrastructure in the country …

The Indonesian Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Pacific commenced participation in the Garuda Shield 2019 exercise which is being held in eastern Java, Indonesia from 19-30 Aug 2019. Garuda Shield is a regularly-scheduled, bilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted annually by the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI – Indonesian Army Forces). This …

The U.S. Coast Guard conducted its first joint exercise with Indonesia’s Maritime Security Agency and Coast Guard, the Badan Keamanan Laut [known as BAKAMLA], August 9-11, 2019, in Batam, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. In celebration of the inaugural USCG-BAKAMLA training exercise and to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations with Indonesia, the U.S. Embassy and …

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – The United States Marine Corps and the Indonesian Korps Marinir (KORMAR) have begun a month-long military exchange program taking place in Eastern Java, Indonesia, and at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay from August 6 to August 29, 2019. The exchange program, designed to strengthen the partnership between …

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs (808) 471-3769 www.cpf.navy.mil Release No. 9-19 July 3, 2019 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs JAKARTA, Indonesia (NNS) – Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, wrapped up a multi-day visit to Indonesia July 3, reaffirming the U.S. Navy’s commitment to …

JAKARTA – Today, the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a U.S.-based global medical technology company, formalized a new partnership to support Indonesia in eliminating tuberculosis (TB) through its National Tuberculosis Program. With an estimated 842,000 new cases each year and 294 deaths …

Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan Jr., the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, and Juha Salin, U.S. Consul for Sumatra, hosted a gala event to celebrate the 243rd American Independence Day with more than 400 distinguished guests from Sumatra. This year’s celebration of the American Independence Day also commemorated the 70th Anniversary of bilateral relations between the United …

Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. visited West Sumatra May 15 to 17 to deepen the United States’ partnership with this culturally and historically significant province. He received a warm welcome from members of the Minangkabau community, meeting with local and regional government officials, Muslim scholars, community leaders, students, and U.S. exchange program alumni. In Padang, …

USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs May 1, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Jakarta for a port visit May 1, as the United States and Indonesia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2019. Seventh Fleet ships like Blue Ridge have visited Jakarta for decades as …

JAKARTA – As part of the yearlong celebration of the 70th Anniversary of diplomatic ties with Indonesia, the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta proudly announces the launch of the IndonesiaUSA70th digital platform:  indonesiausa70th.com .  A stunning, interactive visual display, the platform allows visitors to explore the breadth and depth of the relationship between the United States and Indonesia.  …

A team from the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta traveled to Lung Barang, North Kalimantan March 18-20 to commemorate the rescue of 11 U.S. sailors and airmen during World War II.  The visit and commemoration are part of the year-long celebration of the 70th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesia relations. From 1944-1945, people of the Malinau and Nunukan …

Indonesia, the United States, and Japan convened a workshop on March 5, focused on meeting Indonesia’s growing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG).  Over 250 attendees from both the public and private sectors discussed Indonesia’s LNG growth plans and how Japanese, American, and Indonesian companies can contribute through financing and technology.  Japanese and U.S. government …

Jakarta – The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Vice President for Administration and Finance (and Head of Agency), Cynthia Huger visited Indonesia this week to hold discussions on the development of a new MCC compact – a large scale five-year grant program. Last December, Indonesia was selected by MCC’s Board of Directors as eligible …

United States Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. hosted a piano concert in collaboration with the Bandung Philharmonic at his residence to launch the Embassy’s year-long program to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesia diplomatic ties. This inaugural event, featuring visiting classical pianists Sally Pinkas and Evan Hirsch, showcased musical and cultural connections between …

During a December 19 groundbreaking ceremony in Cilamaya District, West Java, United States Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. hailed the contributions of American and Japanese companies in what will be Indonesia’s first power plant integrating natural gas infrastructure and power generation. Ambassador Donovan noted the project, known as Jawa 1, is a product …

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 18, 2018 One year ago in Vietnam, President Donald J. Trump laid out America’s vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all nations are sovereign, strong, and prosperous. This week, Vice President Michael R. Pence reaffirmed the ironclad and enduring U.S. commitment to the …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2018 From November 12-16, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education are celebrating International Education Week (IEW) by encouraging Americans to seek opportunities to study abroad and welcoming international students to study in the United States. International education makes the United …

NATUNA – United States Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr., accompanied by U.S. Consul for Sumatra Juha P. Salin, emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership for expanding ties between Riau Islands Province and the United States during a trip to the Natuna Islands November 7 to 9.  During the visit the Ambassador …

Bali, October 29, 2018. Today, at the fifth Our Ocean Conference, the U.S Government and the Government of Indonesia launched the “State of the Sea” publication. Presented by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in three volumes, State of the Sea is a reader-friendly publication that provides an overview of Indonesia’s marine and coastal …

JAKARTA – On October 18, the United States Government announced that it will implement 3 million USD in new funding through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) in support of relief efforts for the Central Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami response. This additional funding raises the total United …

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi on October 10 to convey his condolences and continued support to those in Indonesia affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi on September 28. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Marsudi discussed …

Jakarta — Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. observed PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) mining operations and contributions to Papuan development during a September 21-24 visit to Timika and Tembagapura in Mimika District, Papua.  In addition to touring Freeport’s operations, Ambassador Donovan met with local community leaders, law enforcement officials, alumni of a PT Freeport Indonesia-funded scholarship …

Today, during a ministerial-level meeting on Burma, Ambassador Nikki Haley announced more than $185 million in additional humanitarian assistance for those in Burma and Bangladesh who have been affected by the Rakhine State crisis. ‎The new funding, which includes $156 million for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, will support the implementation of critical …

BALIGE – United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Joseph R. Donovan Jr., and U.S. Consul in Medan, Juha Salin, emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership for expanding people-to-people ties between Toba districts and the United States during a trip to the Lake Toba area on September 7 to 9.  Ambassador Donovan spoke at the Del …

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to send our warmest wishes to the people of Indonesia as you celebrate your 73rd year of independence this August 17th. Our relationship is founded on shared democratic values and ideals. This common vision forms the basis of our strong …

The U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA will host three free university fairs across Indonesia to introduce students to the many benefits of higher education in the United States.  Approximately, 40 U.S. universities, colleges, and community colleges will participate in the fairs.  The university fairs will provide Indonesian students and their parents a chance to learn more …

Jakarta – This week, United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Joseph R. Donovan Jr., emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership for expanding commercial and people-to-people ties between Central Java and the United States.  The Ambassador’s two-day visit to Semarang included meetings with Mayor Hendrar Prihadi, representatives for the Central Java Branch of the Indonesian …

JAKARTA-On Mother’s Day (December 22, 2017), the United States and Indonesia announced the launch of Jalin, a five-year $55 million project that will help save lives of the poorest and most vulnerable mothers and newborns in Indonesia. Through Jalin, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH) will improve …

November 15, 2017 –   From November 13-17, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education will celebrate International Education Week (#IEW2017) by encouraging Americans and international students to seek opportunities to study abroad, make connections with peers in other countries, and ultimately see themselves as actors in and shapers of both their …

JAKARTA – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced four Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) between Indonesian and American scientists. Administered by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, these four research partnership grants will gather evidence to inform policy and management decisions in: peatland restoration; Science, Technology, Engineering and …

JAKARTA – The U.S. Embassy Jakarta announces Susan Shultz as the new Counselor for Public Affairs and Rakesh Surampudi as new Press Attaché and Spokesperson. As Counselor for Public Affairs, Ms. Shultz heads the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) that promotes and advances the U.S. – Indonesia Strategic Partnership through @america, our American Cultural …

Vice President Mike Pence and Indonesia Vice President Jusuf Kalla celebrated over $10 billion dollars in trade and investment agreements that demonstrate the strength of the U.S.-Indonesia economic relationship. The deals include the delivery of cutting-edge U.S. technologies to help meet Indonesia’s energy needs and process waste into valuable byproducts. U.S. companies are also supporting …

JAKARTA –Tropical Forest Conservation Act Kalimantan (TFCA Kalimantan), a partnership program among the United States Government, the Government of Indonesia, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the Yayasan World Wide Fund for Nature – Indonesia (WWF-I), approved 14 new grants worth $3.3 million to local Indonesian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These NGOs will work with forest-dependent communities …

International Student Enrollment in the U.S. Tops One Million for the First Time Students from Indonesia Increased by 6.6% to 8,727 November 14, 2016 – The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, indicates that the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities surpassed one million for the first time …

Manado, Indonesia – Chargé d’Affaires Brian McFeeters, Consul General Heather Variava, and marine scientists and professors from Sam Ratulangi University, participated in a follow-on event to the 2016 Our Ocean conference at Bunaken National Marine Park on November 1.  There they viewed the rich marine diversity of Bunaken and learned about Indonesia’s efforts to preserve …

SIEM RIEP, November 1, 2016 – The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) awarded first place of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) World of Food Innovation Challenge to a team of three Indonesian students from Gadjah Mada University. The team’s MINO Microbubble Generator technology increases oxygen in water and as a result, enlarges tilapia fish size by 40 percent, improving fish survival rate by nine percent, …

Manado, Indonesia – Service members from both the United States Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Forces participated in an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the ten day Cope West joint training exercise between the two militaries in Manado, Indonesia. The inauguration of Cope West marks the first time in 19 years that the …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced approximately $1 million in grants through the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program for six research partnerships between Indonesian and American scientists. The research will address research questions in topics such as climate change mitigation, infectious disease, and science education. “The United States is proud …

JAKARTA, Indonesia – In an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring Strategic Partnership with Indonesia, U.S. Ambassador Robert O. Blake today along with US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian and Director-General for Protocol and Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andri Hadi marked the completion of the initial structural phase of the new …

Indonesia-U.S. Aviation Working Group Seminar “Enhancing Indonesia-U.S. Aviation Cooperation” Indonesia-U.S. AWG Seminar to Mark One-Year of Aviation Cooperation JAKARTA, Indonesia – The Indonesia-U.S. Aviation Working Group (AWG) seminar today marks the one-year anniversary of successful U.S.-Indonesia cooperation on aviation.  Since its establishment with the MOU signing between Minister of Transportation Ignasius Jonan and Ambassador Blake …

The United States is concerned over Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s travel to Indonesia for the OIC summit. President Bashir has been charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) with war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and warrants for his arrest remain outstanding. While the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) PRESTASI scholarship program is now accepting applications from Indonesian public servants and other accomplished professionals interested in attaining postgraduate degrees in the United States or Indonesia. Scholarship opportunities are available for Indonesians interested in pursuing degrees in the fields of public policy, economics, political science, public administration, environment, …

The United States announced today the second annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women supported by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the U.S. Mission to ASEAN and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with UL. By 2035, ASEAN’s energy needs are projected to more than double to meet the region’s targeted …

Today at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry-sponsored “Climate Festival” U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake expressed his government’s strong support for Indonesia’s climate change goals and announced two new projects aimed at bolstering the work of the newly formed Peatland Restoration Agency. The two projects, funded under the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Compact with Indonesia, will help …

U.S. Ambassador Robert O. Blake visited Papua and the North Maluku during the week of January 18th making stops in Ternate, Manokwari, Nabire and Jayapura.  The primary purpose of the trip was to visit USAID programs aimed at reducing poverty and protecting the environment in the region through the promotion of sustainable farming methods, the …

Following the heinous attack that took place today in Jakarta, the U.S. Embassy issued two Emergency Notifications for American Citizens living in Indonesia. These e-mails were sent from an emergency response network with a Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 7 time stamp. The e-mails, sent at 11:44WIB and 12:36WIB respectively, were sent to registered American …

The United States strongly condemns today’s heinous attack on Indonesian police, citizens and foreigners.  We extend our condolences to the families of those killed, and wish a quick and full recovery to those injured. We stand in solidarity with our Indonesian partners and reaffirm our determination to continue to work with the government to combat …

Events of the past weeks, in the United States and around the world, have generated a significant discussion around the key issues of security, terrorism, community, and religion.  In a televised address on December 6, President Obama made it clear that the United States will seek to enlist Muslim communities as allies in our joint struggle …

On this World AIDS Day 2015, imagine a world where we have everything we need – the tools, science, and shared goals – to reduce by 90 percent the number of women, men, and children newly infected by HIV.  Imagine an AIDS-free generation where HIV is no longer a public health threat.  This is not …

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Center for International Forestry (CIFOR) have launched a partnership to address critical environmental issues in Indonesia concerning forestry management and biodiversity protection. The partnership will include collaborative research and providing scholarships for emerging Indonesian leaders to attend U.S. universities. The …

The U.S Agency for International Development will offer funding through its Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program for Indonesian scientists to conduct research on climate change, education and wildlife trafficking.  Applications are now open, and proposals are due January 15, 2016. PEER is a competitive awards program that invites scientists in developing countries …

For Immediate Release October 26, 2015  Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following statement: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosted Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu this morning at the Pentagon to discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral defense relationship between the two countries. They discussed the regional security environment as well as opportunities …

U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake, Jr. announced that the United States will contribute an initial $2.75 million USD in assistance to support Indonesian efforts to address the effects of the forest fires and haze.  Ambassador Blake noted: “This assistance is part of the United States’ wider effort to support Indonesian activities to suppress …

At the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, October 5-6, participants committed to over 80 new initiatives on marine conservation and protection valued at more than $2.1 billion, as well as new commitments on the protection of more than 1.9 million square kilometers (nearly 735,000 square miles) of the ocean.   The United States’ initiatives …

Today the United States announced the launch of the third annual Making All Voices Count Global Innovation Competition (GIC 2016). Submit your idea for a project that uses technology – of any sort – to improve the relationship between government and citizens in 12 countries, including Indonesia.  Ideas must tackle one of the following themes: …

A U.S. Congressional delegation arrived in Indonesia ahead of the 70th Independence celebration and met with President Jokowi on August 15. The U.S. delegation led by Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida, included Representative David Price from North Carolina, Representative Jim McDermott from Washington, Representative Susan Davis from California, Representative Dina Titus from Nevada, and Representative …

The United States welcomes the decision of the Jakarta High Court to acquit the two Jakarta Intercultural School teachers Neil Bantleman and Ferdinand Tjiong. The rule of law and an independent judiciary are vital components of any democratic system, and we appreciate the fairness and prudence shown by Jakarta’s appeals court.

On August 6th, the United States and Indonesia conducted a workshop with regulatory, financial, and technical experts, as well as high-level government officials, to advance geothermal development in Indonesia.  The United States and Indonesia agree to increase collaborations and explore opportunities over the coming weeks and months to accelerate private investment in geothermal energy.  The …

On Monday, June 22, U.S. President Barack Obama hosted his seventh annual Iftar dinner at the White House, noting to Muslims in the United States and around the world that “whatever our faith, we’re all one family”.  In addition to inviting members of the diplomatic corps and elected officials, he also honored young leaders and …

On June 19, the U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director Andrew Sisson signed an agreement awarding $5 million USD to the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) alongside the Ministry of National Development Planning Deputy Minister and ICCTF Board of Trustees Chairwoman Endah Murniningtyas. This contribution will fund Indonesian non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) climate change …