REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BATAM -- China is the most willing among countries interested to cooperate with Indonesia in its maritime infrastructure development programs, Chief Executive of Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs I. G. Ngurah Swajaya said.

"We must recognize that China is ready to build partnership with Indonesia. If we are ready, China can commence development activities next month," Swajaya stated here on Tuesday.

He added that China seemed quicker and more concrete in its support for the government's maritime axis vision. This is evident when its investment in the development of maritime infrastructure is compared to those of other countries such as Japan and the United States.

"There are differences in characteristics among China, Japan and the United States in terms of investment. They vary as the Chinese are quick to make an approach," Swajaya pointed out.

Although the United States is not as expeditious as China, it does not mean that the country in not committed to invest in Indonesia.

He further noted that investment from the United States in Indonesia is quite rapid.

In addition, Indonesia was the United States' second partner in its investment in ASEAN after Singapore.

Swajaya also observed that foreign investments for the development of maritime infrastructure in Indonesia must be balanced, with the country prepared to accept and manage them.

"The vision to become the world's maritime axis requires support from all stakeholders," he remarked.

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