Jakarta (Antara West Kalimantan) - Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla, on Thursday,
officially inaugurated the 24th Gaikindo International Auto Show at the
Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City being held on August 11-21,
2016.
"I would like to laud this exhibition and express hope that
the event is not intended to increase consumption but would help to
boost the economy and technology," Kalla noted in his speech here on
Thursday.
The vice president remarked that the automotive industry had become a
driver of growth in several developed countries as the sector had
upstream and downstream functions.
"There are multiple players in this industry. If its upstream
industry is developing, its supporting or downstream industry is also
growing. The supporting industry comprises dealers, workshops, spare
parts manufacturers, and others," the vice president stated.
With regard to growth in the automotive industry today, the vice
president was optimistic that the ownership of cars and houses would
also become a benchmark of welfare in Indonesia.
The vice president also highlighted the theme of the exhibition that
is green technology for a better future. The theme was considered
sensitive to the demands of the times.
"Today, the world demands a car that not only has sophisticated
technology and design but is also environment-friendly," he affirmed.
Therefore, the vice president has urged Industry Minister Airlangga
Hartarto to assess environmentally friendly cars that could be part of
the industry and the superiority of Indonesian exports.
"The government should follow the developments in technology," he affirmed.
The event was also attended Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartanto,
Banten Governor Rano Karno, and the ambassadors of friendly countries.
As many as 361 participants are showcasing 31 brands of cars,
comprising 25 transport vehicles and six commercial vehicles at the
exhibition.
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