Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid held a bilateral meeting recently with Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the US Department of Commerce, and US Ambassador to Indonesia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the digital technology sector, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) development, inclusive digital transformation, and the smart city concept. Indonesia is currently accelerating its digital transformation, including the development of smart city concepts across various regions, including the new capital city, Nusantara. The Minister hopes US companies will contribute through investments to support the smart city development, particularly in Nusantara.