Meeting discussed Canada–Indonesia relations, trade, sustainability, education and opportunities for future media engagement.
On 9 October 2026, IndoConnect Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar and team members Alma Amarthatia and Rezkia Maghriby Yoandra met with representatives of the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta to discuss Canada’s engagement in Indonesia and areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, sustainability, education, innovation and public affairs. The meeting involved Ms. Nadege Giroux, Second Secretary, Political & Public Affairs, and Mr. Fajar R. Harisantoso, Public Affairs Officer.
The discussion focused on Canada’s diplomatic activities in Indonesia and the Embassy’s work in promoting relations between the two countries. Participants exchanged views on areas of shared interest, including economic cooperation, sustainable development, educational engagement, innovation and public affairs.
Trade and investment were among the topics addressed during the meeting, alongside sustainability and innovation. Education and opportunities to develop connections between people, businesses and institutions in both countries were also discussed.
Public affairs and communications provided another area of discussion, particularly in relation to informing audiences about diplomatic activities, bilateral engagement and international cooperation. The exchange offered Sun Media’s editorial team an opportunity to gain further insight into the Embassy’s priorities and its engagement with Indonesian stakeholders.
Canada and Indonesia maintain a partnership encompassing economic cooperation, sustainable development, education, innovation and regional engagement. Dialogue between diplomatic missions and media organisations provides a channel for sharing information about bilateral relations, policy priorities and opportunities for engagement with wider audiences.
The meeting reflected Sun Media’s continued work to expand diplomatic and international affairs coverage through IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect. The platforms cover diplomatic missions, international cooperation, economic diplomacy and bilateral partnerships, with a focus on developments relevant to Indonesia and its international relationships.
Sun Media thanked the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta for its welcome and expressed its intention to continue covering Canada’s engagement in Indonesia through its editorial platforms.
Source: IndoConnect Reporter
