Discussions covered sustainability, education, technology, innovation and Indonesia-Finland bilateral relations.
On 8 October 2026, IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar, accompanied by team members Alma Amarthatia and Rezkia Maghriby Yoandra, met H.E. Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury, Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia, and Ms. Fildzah Arifin, Event and Communications Coordinator, at the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Finland’s engagement with Indonesia and potential areas of cooperation in sustainability, innovation, education, technology and business partnerships.
The discussion focused on Finland’s initiatives in Indonesia and opportunities for knowledge exchange and cooperation in sectors relevant to Indonesia’s economic and social development. The meeting also provided insights into the Embassy of Finland’s role in facilitating engagement between Finland and Indonesia.
Finland is internationally recognised for its expertise in education, innovation, digital transformation, sustainability and clean technologies. These areas offer opportunities for engagement between the two countries, particularly in sharing knowledge, developing business partnerships and exploring investment opportunities.
Through its activities in Indonesia, the Embassy of Finland supports engagement and partnerships in various sectors. The discussion with Sun Media provided an opportunity to learn more about Finland’s priorities and explore potential avenues for future coverage of bilateral relations and initiatives involving both countries.
During the meeting, the team discussed the respective roles of IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect in covering diplomacy, international affairs, business, culture and bilateral engagement. IN Diplomacy covers diplomatic relations, international cooperation and economic diplomacy, while IndoConnect focuses on connections between Indonesia and Singapore, including business, education, healthcare and community engagement.
The meeting reflected Sun Media’s ongoing engagement with diplomatic missions and international stakeholders to develop coverage of bilateral relations, economic cooperation and international partnerships. Through its media platforms, the organisation reports on developments and initiatives connecting Indonesia with the international community.
Sun Media looks forward to further coverage of Finland’s initiatives and engagement in Indonesia. The team expressed its appreciation to the Embassy of Finland for the welcome and discussion.
Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter
