Belgium to reactivate honorary consul in Medan
Belgium considered Medan's strategic potential, as one of Indonesia's international gateways and the largest city on Sumatra, in its plan to reactivate its honorary consul post there.
Belgium has decided to reestablish its honorary consul post in Medan, citing the city's strategic importance as one of Indonesia's international gateways and the largest city on Sumatra. The Belgian ambassador to Jakarta, David Jordens, stated that this move aims to enhance diplomatic channels, business relations, and inter-citizen ties between the two nations.
The announcement came during a meeting between Jordens and Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas at the city hall. Jordens emphasized that the reactivation of the honorary consul would bolster relations and create new opportunities for cooperation between Belgium and Medan. Mayor Waas welcomed the plan, highlighting Medan's multicultural nature and its potential as a hub for micro, small, and medium enterprises, as well as the creative economy.
Medan's position as a major city in Sumatra makes it an ideal candidate for this diplomatic initiative, according to both Jordens and Waas. The mayor's support underscores the city's significance and the potential benefits of reestablishing the honorary consul post.
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