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“the program also stimulates and local businesses, to be properly regulated

inclusive economic growth by so that the economic bene ts obtained can
be distributed well to all elements of society
integrating local farmers and in accordance with Goal 8 of the Sustainable
small businesses as primary Development Goals (SDG), which is Decent
Work and Economic Growth. Indonesia also
suppliers, thereby empowering seeks to embrace a tourism industry that puts
high the interest of environmental sustainability.
rural economies, strengthening By working together with various elements
local food supply chains, and of society and tourists to actively protect life
at sea and land, in accordance to Goal 14 and
generating jobs.” 15 of the SDG, because the beauty that can be
enjoyed visually is also an integral element
in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem
of all living things. rough this, Indonesia
believe that it is impossible to achieve attractive
element in achieving Indonesia’s Vision 2045. tourism without also putting a high attention to
e program also stimulates inclusive economic environmental sustainability.
growth by integrating local farmers and small
businesses as primary suppliers, thereby What is your take on Geneva as a main capital
empowering rural economies, strengthening of diplomacy and international relations?
local food supply chains, and generating jobs. On a brief opportunity, we had the honor
is aligns with Indonesia’s broader economic to receive Ms. Marit Fosse and Ms. Evelina
strategy to boost domestic production, empower Rioukhina as Editor-in-Chief and Editor of
MSMEs, and enhance food security. Diva International Magazine respectively, to our
humble place of work at the Mission of Indonesia.
We have heard about Bali as a tourist destination. We had an extensive talk about Indonesia as
Is tourism a big industry in Indonesia? a cultural hub, our Mission in Geneva, and
For a long time, Bali has been a popular tourist how we contribute to the international goals
destination by attracting millions of tourists both through dialogue and collaboration. We had a
domestic and foreign which directly contributes shared understanding of Geneva as a capital for
to Indonesia’s annual income through the tourism diplomacy and international relations.
industry. In retrospect, tourists who come to Bali
to engage in culinary tourism, cultural tourism, ough geographically compact and modest
and spiritual tourism bene ts the community in population, Geneva holds an exceptional
by moving the wheels of economy. Speci cally and unique position on the global stage.
in culinary tourism, Micro, Small and Medium Beyond its breathtaking landscapes and serene
Enterprises (MSME) business actors are greatly environment, the city serves as a melting pot
a ected by the trend of exploring Indonesian where individuals of remarkable expertise,
cuisine. e high interest and enthusiasm of particularly in multilateral diplomacy and
tourists encourages innovation from MSME international governance, converge to shape the
actors, creative industry players, and service world’s future. Geneva is a place where dialogue
providers to further develop and acquire thrives, where solutions to the world’s most
an Indonesian tourism landscape that will pressing challenges are negotiated, and where
continuously attracts tourists. erefore, it is the spirit of diplomacy is deeply embedded in
true that the tourism industry plays a signi cant every discussion.
role for Indonesia.
Academically, Geneva’s role in global governance
In relation to our commitment to attain an is well-documented. e city hosts numerous
environmentally-friendly and sustainable United Nations agencies, intergovernmental
tourism. Indonesia actively encourages the organizations, and leading non-governmental
tourism industry, which has played a major institutions, making it a hub of international
role in opening up jobs, encouraging MSMEs, policymaking. Scholars of multilateralism and

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