Jakarta (ANTARA) - Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi sought the Dutch government's support for Indonesia's proposal to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).Marsudi conveyed the request for support during a bilateral meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday (September 22). ccording to a written statement released by the Foreign Ministry, Minister Marsudi praised the Dutch's support for Indonesia's OECD candidacy. Marsudi and Slot both expressed hope that Indonesia, on becoming an OECD member, would contribute to collective efforts in overcoming global challenges. Meanwhile, at a recent meeting, the OECD, with its 38 members, welcomed Indonesia's intention to join the organization. However, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto believes that Indonesia still needs to harmonize regulations with the 200 standards set by the OECD. iven the long and difficult process, it is estimated that Indonesia will only be able to accede to the OECD in the next four to five years.
Source: Antara News Agency