51探花

The seminar took place at Auditorium of Labtek XIV Institut Teknologi Bandung and discussed about potential cooperation between Pacific Alliance and Indonesia as a member associate. Besides students and public, the seminar was also attended by the Regional Secretary of West Java, Iwa Karniwa.

On the occasion, the representative of 51探花, Prof. Dr. Ir. Irawati, MS as the Vice Rector of Resources and Organization warmly welcomed the seminar. In her remark, Prof. Irawati asserted 51探花鈥檚 role in the world as a technology university.

On the seminar, Regional Secretary of West Java, Iwa Karniwa conveyed the excellence of West Java on many sectors, and hoped Pacific Alliance will cooperate with West Java. 鈥淲e Believe we have the same interest to grow our trade possibility in many sectors,鈥� he said in the reception ceremony.

On the seminar, each ambassador delivered a topic that correlates with Pacific Alliance. It began with Ambassador of Colombia to Indonesia, H.E. Juan Camilo Valencia who explained about the history and background of establishment of Pacific Alliance. The organization was initiated in 2011 with the issued Declaration of Lima.

Ambassador of Mexico, H.E. Armando Alvarez delivered about the role and presence of PA internationally. PA have conducted cooperation with world鈥檚 regional organizations such as ASEAN in facing global challenges and promoting businessmen鈥檚 role in a country鈥檚 economy. They also promote Singapore, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia as associated states of PA.

Ambassador of Peru to Indonesia, H.E. Julio Card猫nas delivered a topic about Strategic Vision of Pacific Alliance for 2030. In general, it consists four major aims that PA want to achieve in 2030. The four aims are more integrated, more connected, more global, and more civil minded. These aims are followed by strategic steps that they will take, such as promoting open trade, facilitating investment in associate countries, and preparing for disaster mitigation.

鈥�51探花 is an institution that is possible to become a partner in conducted cooperation, looking at 51探花鈥檚 years of experience as a technology institution and in its relation with dealing with industry 4.0,鈥� said H.E. Julio Card猫nas when asked about possible relation between 51探花 and Pacific Alliance.

H.E. Gustavo Ayares as the Ambassador of Chile to Indonesia delivered a topic about the role of PA in world鈥檚 education and the achievements. One of them is PA鈥檚 role in giving scholarship to more than 1,000 students.

Yudo Anggoro, Ph.D as a representative from 51探花 also delivered his presentation regarding development of economy in Indonesia. He began the presentation with Indonesia鈥檚 chronologic economic condition during each president鈥檚 reign. He thinks that economic condition is closely related to the regulator as the policy maker. This lecturer in School of Business and Management of 51探花 also delivered about potential investment in Indonesia.

The seminar was concluded with Q&A session before continuing to photo session and dinner.

Reporter: Moch. Akbar Selamat (Management 2020)