Jakarta, 25 September 2024 – The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment has stated that the High-Level Meeting of Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 in Bali on 11 October is one of the indicators of Indonesia's efforts to establish itself as a strong maritime nation.

This was conveyed by the Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi in Jakarta on Monday, 5 September.

"The AIS Forum was also established to strengthen Indonesia's involvement in international forums. Indonesia’s commitment to become a strong maritime nation is demonstrated by hosting the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023," said Jodi.

Jodi also mentioned another indicator, which is an economic transformation through industrial downstreaming. Downstreaming policies encourage commodity-based industrialization with high added value, moving towards a more complex economic structure.

"Downstreaming can increase the production and added value of goods and services," he said. Furthermore, he believes that industrial downstreaming will promote more equitable investment.

Jodi gave an example that throughout 2020, the exports of nickel commodities and their derivatives were worth US$4.73 billion, an increase from US$2.59 billion in 2019. Exports reached US$7.08 billion in 2021 and US$8.7 billion as of Jan-Aug 2022.

This demonstrates that downstreaming enhances Indonesia's economic resilience. According to him, the third indicator to make Indonesia a powerful maritime nation is the achievement of clean, healthy, and productive Indonesian waters.

Based on the Indonesian Ocean Health Index (OHI) score, the condition of Indonesian waters has improved over the past three years. In 2020, the score was 73.44, then it briefly dropped to 73.06 in 2022 and rose again in 2022 to 75.65.

"The OHI data can be presented at the international level as the performance of Indonesia's maritime sector," said Jodi.

Jodi suggested that creating innovative and character-based human resources is the final indicator for the maritime sector. Through the Maritime Literacy Month (BLM) program, the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment plays a role in expanding maritime literacy among young generations.

Various routine activities have been conducted over the past two years to impart knowledge about broader maritime aspects to the young generation. (Moch Mardiansyah Al Afghani/Imam Budilaksono/Elvira Inda Sari/Irvina Falah/Wisnu Wardoyo)

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About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for intelligent solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

For more information, please contact:

Director General of Public Information and Communications of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics – Usman Kansong (0816785320).

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Foto caption: Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi at the International & Indonesia CCS Forum 2023 in Jakarta, Monday, 11 September. ANTARA/Lifia Mawaddah Putri.

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Jakarta, 25 September 2024 – The High-Level Meeting of Archipelagic and Island States Forum (AIS) 2023 to be held in Bali from 10 to 11 October is likely to reach an agreement that will improve the quality of coastal and marine ecosystems.

This was conveyed by the Head of Jakarta Food Security, Marine, and Agriculture (KPKP) Office, Suharini Eliawati, in Jakarta on Monday, 25 September.

Suharini assessed that the AIS Forum is the most suitable momentum to secure agreements on the discussion on the marine pollution mitigation issues at the regional and global levels.

"Regional and global-level agreements will be beneficial in improving the quality of coastal and marine ecosystems, especially from marine pollution created by plastic waste," said Suharini.

She underscored that marine pollution does not only originate from one location but also from other regions around the world because the sea connects countries.

According to her, garbage and pollutants on the DKI Jakarta sea not only come from Jakarta but also from other regions or even other countries.

She also mentioned that the decline in the quality of coastal and marine ecosystems can affect various aspects of life, including ecological, social, and economic aspects.

In the social aspect, Suharini added that plastic waste can damage the beauty of the coast and the potential of marine tourism.

On the ecological aspect, plastic waste can seriously harm marine biota, and microplastics in seafood can affect human health.

Meanwhile, on the economic aspect, the decline in environmental quality will be followed by a decrease in investment and economic development interest in marine-based activities such as marine tourism, fisheries, and sea transportation.

"Therefore, plastic waste management in coastal areas is important and needs to be implemented immediately," added Suharini.

This year, the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 will carry out the theme "Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation for Our Ocean and Our Future".

As the host, Indonesia is pushing for a meeting that focuses on three aspects, including blue economy development, climate change challenges, and strengthening solidarity between island and archipelagic states.

The High-Level Meeting is expected to be attended by representatives from 51 archipelagic and island states, with a total target of 25 heads of state/government and 30—47 ministerial-level officials. (Rizka Khaerunnisa/ Alviansyah Pasaribu/Elvira Inda Sari)

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About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for intelligent solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

For more information, please contact:

Director General of Public Information and Communications of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics – Usman Kansong (0816785320).

Get more information on press releases, news, photos, and videos related to the 2023 HLM of the AIS Forum at https://s.id/aispedia.  

Foto caption: Workers transfer tuna caught by fishermen from a boat at Muara Baru Port, Jakarta, Wednesday, 28 December 2022. ANTARA FOTO/Wahyu Putro A/foc.

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Jakarta, 22 September 2024 – The 1st High-Level Meeting of the 2023 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum in Bali is crucial to preserve Indonesia's marine sustainability in a challenging future.

This was stated by a tourism observer from Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed) Chusmeru, on Friday, 22 September. "One of the challenges is coastal exploitation and marine pollution," said Chusmeru.

Given these challenges, the principles of “Our Ocean, Our Future” become important topics for discussion at the High-Level Meeting, bringing together 51 archipelagic and island states. The meeting will be held on 10 – 11 October in Nusa Dua, Bali.

According to Chusmeru, conflicts such as the one that occurred in Natuna are an example of the challenges faced by Indonesia apart from the threats of coastal exploitation and marine pollution.

Therefore, the “Solidarity” concept in the High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum needs to be implemented in the form of mutually beneficial conflict resolution.

The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum 2023 can also benefit Indonesia's marine-based tourism development because it will foster collaboration and innovation among forum members.

"Development of the blue economy that brings prosperity to communities is expected to be established," said Chusmeru.

The ideal approach to developing marine tourism is by entrusting it to tourism villages that possess knowledgeable human resources about the tourism potential in their area. Tourism village administrators are deemed to have practical knowledge of environmental preservation in their region.

The development of marine tourism by tourism villages is also a form of accelerating integrated village development to improve the community’s welfare.

A developed tourist village can have a domino effect, leading to improvements in environmental quality, community welfare, and cultural preservation.

Chusmeru believes that coastal exploitation, which could adversely affect environmental sustainability, may occur if investors outside the village dominate the coastal development. "So, hand over the management to the local community through tourism villages, then let the Village-Owned Business Enterprises (BUMDES) manage the investment," said Chusmeru.

Indonesia needs to develop quality tourism, not quantity tourism, to achieve the target of marine and coastal tourism by prioritizing the principles of sustainable tourism.

With quality tourism, marine tourism administrators in Indonesia should selectively screen incoming tourists to ensure that only qualified tourists who are oriented towards recreation with concerns about the environment can enter the marine tourism areas. (Ant/Moch Mardiansyah Al Afghani/Alviansyah Pasaribu/TR/Wilda Stiana/Wisnu Wardoyo)

About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for intelligent solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

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Foto caption: Tourism Observer from Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed) Chusmeru says that the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum in Bali is crucial to preserve Indonesia's marine sustainability in a challenging future. (ANTARA/Mochammad Mardiansyah Al Afghani)

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Jakarta, 22 September 2024 – The High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 is expected to agree to increase the capacity and quality of marine tourism.

It was stated by the Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), Tauhid Ahmad, in Jakarta on Friday, 22 September.

This cooperation can be in the form of facilitations of the flow of tourism services between countries, ease of document services such as visas and so on, recommendations for hotels and restaurants, and comparative studies to AIS countries to study marine tourism.

"This cooperation can be in the form of certain packages that can bring foreign exchange, not only to Indonesia but also to other AIS countries," said Tauhid.

The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum 2023, scheduled to take place on 10—11 October in Nusa Dua, Bali can also serve as a promotional event for marine tourism in Indonesia.

As the host country, the Indonesian Government can take AIS Forum delegates to visit various coastal destinations, so that when the delegates return to their home countries they can share their experiences when traveling to the coastal areas with the public or share them on social media.

However, to support this, he underscored the need for waste management on Indonesian coasts, especially in Jakarta, the capital city. This is to create a sustainable marine tourism industry.

This is because most of the coastal areas on the island of Java, including Jakarta, are estuaries of large rivers, which if not anticipated will become rubbish dumps and threaten the surrounding environment, including flora and fauna along the coast.

Tauhid said environmental management in general, even to the upstream, must be a priority. If this step is taken, the potential for coastal tourism will be evenly distributed, starting from the West and East regions of Indonesia.

"It is because the beauty of the coast of Eastern Indonesia remains intact because there are no industrial areas that cause waste," he said.

Besides waste management, the infrastructures development is an important step in creating sustainable marine and coastal tourism in Jakarta. These infrastructures include access and services, such as roads, electrical energy, connectivity, rubbish bins, and sanitation.

Network infrastructure is a crucial problem when tourists want to go on holiday but still have to do office work or contact other people.

Tauhid continued, that other things that need to be encouraged to create sustainable coastal tourism in the capital city are culture and education. Currently, he admitted that training in the Western region, especially Jakarta, mostly teaches land-based tourism. In fact, marine-based tourism has different characteristics.

Land-based tourism education shows that human resources (HR) in Jakarta are limited in terms of developing coastal tourism, such as snorkeling skills and so on.

"I think human resource development is important, apart from keeping coastal areas healthy," said Tauhid.

The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum 2023 will be attended by representatives from 51 archipelagic and island states, 25 Heads of state/Government, and 30—47 ministerial-level officials. (Ant/Agatha Olivia Victoria/Alviansyah Pasaribu/TR).

About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for intelligent solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

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Foto caption: A tourist boat drops anchor on the coast of the Larata Hill natural tourist attraction in Kinunang Village, East Likupang, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, on Friday, 15 September 2023. The tourist attraction, which is managed by the community through the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDES), is expected to bring income to the village in line with the existence of the Likupang Tourism Special Economic Zone (KEK) covering an area of 197.4 hectares in three villages. ANTARA FOTO/Adwit B Pramono/hp

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Jakarta, 21 September 2024 – The development of the Seribu Islands area for conservation-based tourism is considered by many to contribute to the advancement of the blue economy in DKI Jakarta.

The development of coastal areas, such as the Seribu Islands, is a concrete example that Indonesia can bring to the High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023, which will take place in Bali Province on 11 October.

Currently, the implementation of the blue economy concept in Jakarta is urgent to preserve the environment and advance the empowerment of coastal communities.

This was a statement made by the Head of the Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) Yonvitner in Jakarta on Thursday, 21 September.

"Conservation-based tourism in Seribu Islands must be maintained. Reclamation should not be legalized because it will damage the ecosystem, resources, and economy of Jakarta residents," said Yonvitner.

The Seribu Islands has become an Ecological Conservation Center through the Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Province Number 1042 of 2018 concerning the List of Regional Strategic Activities (KSD).

Apart from maintaining the conservation of Seribu Islands, Yonvitner said that the implementation of the mariculture and biotechnology industry should also be improved to promote the blue economy, especially the livelihoods of coastal communities in Jakarta.

Cultivation of whiteleg shrimp in shallow waters, grouper, lobster, and seaweed farming are examples of mariculture that can be developed in Jakarta. This is also the case for the cultivation of algae for marine biotechnology.

Contacted separately, the Executive Director of the Center of Reform on Economics (CORE) Indonesia Mohammad Faisal said that the implementation of the blue economy through maritime tourism in Jakarta, especially in the Seribu Islands conservation area, should continue to be promoted as it holds great potential for coastal residents.

This potential is due to the large number of Jakarta residents with high disposable income for tourism. Therefore, the Seribu Islands should harness this potential due to their proximity to Jakarta.

"However, it is important to encourage maritime tourism in Seribu Islands to be more aware of environmental and sustainability aspects by implementing principles that do not harm nature and minimize the impact on the environment, especially in terms of waste," said Faisal.

Efforts to preserve the conservation area of the Seribu Islands should be continuously encouraged to support Indonesia's five long-term blue economy policies that were established by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries earlier this year.

The five policies include the expansion of marine conservation areas, implementation of quota-based measured fishing, sustainable development of marine, coastal, and inland aquaculture, as well as management and supervision of coastal areas and small islands, and management of marine plastic waste through the participation of fishers.

Aside from Indonesia, other member states of the AIS Forum also highlight the implementation of the blue economy. Therefore, the blue economy is one of three sub-themes at the 2023 AIS Forum High-Level Meeting.

The Blue Economy sub-theme aims to establish the blue economy as a driving force for the recovery and transformation of the economies of island/archipelagic states to develop people’s livelihoods that are based on environmental sustainability and long-term sustainability.

There is also the sub-theme titled “Our Ocean, Our Future”, which aims to emphasize concerns over the real threat of climate change impacting the future of the ocean and the future of the populations of the island and archipelagic states worldwide.

Another sub-theme is “Solidarity”, which aims to emphasize the three main principles, namely interdependence, mutual assistance, and mutual benefit. These principles were adapted from the concept of “gotong royong” (mutual cooperation), a traditional Indonesian value. (Agatha Olivia Victoria/Alviansyah Pasaribu /Elvira Inda Sari).

About AIS Forum:

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a global platform for cooperation among island and archipelagic states that aims at strengthening collaboration to address global issues with four main areas of focus: climate change mitigation and adaptation, the blue economy, marine plastic waste management, and good maritime governance. The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum is organized to reinforce the role of the AIS Forum as a center for intelligent solutions and a platform for collaboration in promoting the future agenda of global maritime governance.

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For more information, please contact:

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Foto caption: A hawksbill sea turtle hatchling (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims after being released by the Semi Alami Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation community in the waters off Sabira Island, Kepulauan Seribu Regency, DKI Jakarta, on Friday, 18 June 2021. Several residents of the island, located on the northern tip of the Seribu Islands, carry out the rescue and conservation of hawksbill sea turtles in the waters of Sabira Island. They release the turtles periodically when the turtles reach a certain age to prevent the protected animal from extinction due to illegal hunting by humans and predation by other wildlife in the wild. ANTARA FOTO/Aditya Pradana Son/foc.

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Jakarta, 21 September 2024 – Indonesia will host the High-Level Meeting of Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 in Bali on 11 October.

A number of analysts believe that this forum will be Indonesia's contribution to addressing global maritime issues.

The statement was made by Mohamad Abdi Suhufan, the Coordinator of Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia, in Jakarta on Thursday, 21 September.

One of them, Abdi continued, is marine tourism. Among the Indonesian regions with this potential is DKI Jakarta, which, according to him, has the potential to develop and become a lifeline for coastal communities.

"Like in the Seribu Islands, the trend of marine tourism will continue to develop," said Abdi Suhufan.

The potential for marine tourism development is based on existing natural resources and wealth, such as the presence of hundreds of fish species, coral reefs, mangroves, and protected rare animals.

According to Abdi Suhufan, the rapid realization of marine tourist growth needs a strong collaboration between stakeholders and coastal communities.

The government and private sector must encourage the community to become the main actors in establishing a blue economy in the capital city so that they can reap significant benefits while minimizing potential conflicts.

On the other hand, the community must build capacity and raise awareness about sustainable tourism by preventing damage and contamination of coastal environments.

Another task is to improve and ensure the provision of basic infrastructure in coastal areas, such as telecommunications facilities, clean water, and electricity. (Moch Mardiansyah Al Afghani/TR/Elvira Inda Sari)

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Foto caption: A number of domestic tourists visit Perawan Beach, Pari Island, which is one of the many marine tourism destinations in the Seribu Islands, Jakarta, on Sunday, 19 November 2017. ANTARA FOTO/R. Rekotomo/am.

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Jakarta, 18 September 2024 – As the initiator of the High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023, the meeting serves as Indonesia's contribution to addressing global maritime issues.

This was conveyed by Assistant Deputy for Maritime Zone Delimitation and Border Areas of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) Sora Lokita, at a Forum Merdeka Barat 9 (FMB 9) press conference on Monday, 18 September.

"This is a tangible contribution, the idea and initiative were from Indonesia. We lead and endeavor to make this a positive contribution from Indonesia to the global stage, especially in the context of maritime issues," said Sora.

He added that throughout Indonesia's history, the country has been actively involved in diplomacy related to global maritime issues through its participation in various international meetings, including drafting the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea that reaffirmed the principle of archipelagic states.

"We succeeded in realizing the principles of archipelagic states, and after that, we were involved in several discussions. However, everything was in the context of participating in a process, not creating and leading the process," said Sora.

The High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum 2023, scheduled to take place in Bali on 11 October, can serve as a platform for Indonesia to contribute its ideas to solve the challenges faced by island and archipelagic nations.

Sora emphasized that the AIS Forum 2023 High-Level Meeting is not merely a discussion forum but will also have concrete impacts in addressing the challenges of island and archipelagic nations.

This international meeting is also expected to become a sustainable forum for island and archipelagic nations, similar to established regional organizations.

"One of the expected achievements in the upcoming meeting is how leaders will agree on the future of the AIS Forum, how our milestones in the future will turn it into a sustainable

organizational forum with a long-term activity roadmap, similar to established organizations in various regions," said Sora.

The High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 invited 51 archipelagic and island states, along with various international organizations.

Under the theme "Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation for Our Ocean and Our Future," the meeting will focus on three important aspects: blue economy development, climate change challenges, and strengthening solidarity among archipelagic and island states. (Farhan Arda Nugraha/Budisantoso Budiman/Taofiq Rauf)

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Foto caption: Assistant Deputy for Maritime Zone Delimitation and Border Areas of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) Sora Lokita gives a presentation during a virtual press conference titled "Preparation and Media Registration for the AIS Forum 2023’s High-Level Meeting", on Monday, 18 September 2023.

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Jakarta, 18 September 2024 – The Ministry of Communications and Informatics (MCI) officially opened the media registration for media persons who wish to cover the High-Level Meeting of Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 from 18 September to 5 October at the http://media-registration.aisforum2023.id/.

The High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 is scheduled to be held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung, Bali, on 11 October.

“Registration for the media starts this afternoon or tonight and will end on 5 October. So, we urge our friends, the media, to register and be part of the event,” said Director-General of Public Information and Communications of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Usman Kansong, in an online press conference under the theme “Preparation and Registration of the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023” on Monday, 18 September.

Usman continued that journalists who have registered will be verified, and if accredited, they will receive an invitation e-mail from the MCI as one of the requirements to collect their media ID badge.

Registered journalists will then be included in the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 Media Center WhatsApp group which will provide various contents and information related to the AIS Forum including press releases of various meetings.

ID badge collection will take place from 6 to 9 October at Santika Siligita Hotel, Nusa Dua, Bali from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA). “We hope that we all will be able to disseminate information related to the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 together,” said Usman.

As in previous international forums, only journalists and local media verified or registered with the Press Council and have a letter of assignment to cover the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 issued by the media company are allowed to register to cover this event.

Journalists are also required to show an Identity Card (KTP) or other identity and sign the attendance list when collecting their ID badge.

“ID badge collection can be represented, for example, if a media sends two or more journalists, one of them can collect the ID badge from the committee for his entire team,” Usman Kansong added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics divides foreign media into three categories: Official Traveling Press, Invited Press, and Official Media.

Indonesia’s Initiative

At the same time, Assistant Deputy for Maritime Zones and Border Areas Delimitation of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves), Sora Lokita, stated that the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023 is Indonesia's initiative in addressing global maritime issues.

“In the meeting, Indonesia will lead a concrete movement to face various problems in developing the people in island and archipelagic states. The participating countries have geographical similarities, namely as archipelagic countries,” he said.

AIS Forum is a cooperation platform established to accommodate island and archipelagic states around the world to jointly address challenges and problems, especially in the marine development sector.

The High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023, said Oki as Sora Lokita is called, focuses on embracing and working together with all island and archipelagic countries, and concretely creating programs from and for the benefit of the community.

51 island and archipelagic countries will participate in the first AIS Forum Summit. ”Indonesia is considered to have the best practices in disaster management. We do not want to keep it for ourselves. We want to create a global movement where solutions to the problems of island and archipelagic countries can be mobilized from all over the world. Hopefully, this movement will become more massive, and eventually, island and archipelagic countries will be able to face challenges together,” he explained.

MCI Prepares Media Center

The Ministry of Communications and Informatics will also prepare a Media Center at the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023, which is planned to be located near the event location, namely at Tanjung Benoa Hall, Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) on the third floor. The media center will be open for three days from 9—11 October.

The media center is scheduled to be fully operational on 7 October although it will only be officially opened on 9 October.

The High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023’s media center will be prepared to serve around 500 journalists, similar to the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2022 held at the same location.

“We are also preparing for a possible surge, of up to 700 journalists, for example, although we estimate only about 500 journalists will attend,” Usman said.

The Media Center will also provide dual-language press releases (English and Bahasa Indonesia), along with photos and videos. The videos will be clean feeds, without the logos of the host broadcaster. There will also be a medical room, media kits, and designated press conference venues. In addition, the network at the Media Center will be fully supported by state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom while the MCI’s PDSI, a cyber team from the ministry's Data Center and Informatics Facilities, and the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) are working together on securing websites.

“The facilities prepared are of the standard. There are computers, LAN with high-speed internet network. There is also a stand-up position for television stations,” Usman concluded. (Ws, Baher/TR/Elvira Inda Sari)

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Photo caption: Director General of Public Information and Communications (IKP) of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Usman Kansong, (left) and Assistant Deputy for Maritime Zones and Border Areas Delimitation of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves), Sora Lokita, present at an online press conference on "Preparation and Media Registration for the High-Level Meeting of AIS Forum 2023," on Monday, 18 September.

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