CACCI President Mr. Peter McMullin AM called on Mr. Arshad Rasjid, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), during his visit to Jakarta on April 12, 2023 accompanied by his Chief of Staff Mr. Stuart Thomson.

During the visit, Mr. McMullin and Mr. Rasjid exchanged ideas on possible areas where their two organizations can work together for the common benefit of their respective members.

According to Mr. McMullin, the main focus of his CACCI Presidency – namely, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, that is, not only to support business do what business does best, which is to provide jobs and essential products and services, but also to help business prepare for a net-zero and more equitable economy – resonated strongly with the KADIN Chairman.

The CACCI President said that he and Mr. Rasjid, who is also the current Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council of which CACCI is an Associate Member of its Joint Business Councils, share a common vision of ‘Innovating Towards Greater Inclusivity’.

“We firmly believe that the Asia-Pacific region has the skills and ideas to address our most pressing global issues. We just need to work together to support emerging businesses and entrepreneurs. We have what we need right under our noses!” Mr. McMullin stated.

He added that “Despite regional and global insecurity business and chambers of commerce play a critical role in strengthening multilateralism and peace. Through trade and supporting each other we can contribute strongly to maintaining dialogue, building mutuality and continuing our work in ensuring prosperity for all.“