Monday, April 10, 2006

Minister of Trade of Indonesia met the Chairman of the Board


The Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Her Excellency Dr. Mari E. Pangestu with the Chairman of the Board of St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Organization, Alexander Soetjipto.


On April 07, 2006, the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia visited Chicago, Illinois. During this visit the Minister met with the Chairman of the Board of St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Organization, Alexander Soetjipto.

In one on one meeting with the Minister, witnessed by the Indonesian Business Leaders and the advisors of the Minister, Mr. Soetjipto mentioned the planned visit of a Saint Louis Trade Delegation to Indonesia and the planned creation of the Sister State between the State of Illinois and the West Java Province of Indonesia.

The Minister is in support of the two plans. Several suggestions and plans had been discussed during the meeting. The St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Organization is in the process of bringing the plans into reality.