Puan met the Timor LESTS & BRUNEI parliament and discussed the issue of women's economy

Jakarta – Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament Puan Maharani held a bilateral meeting with the chairman of the Timor Les and Brunei parliament. During the meeting, Puan discussed the issue of women, protection of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) and economy. The meeting was held today in the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta. The meeting was attended by the chairman of the National Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste Maria Fernanda Lay and the chairman of the Legislative Assembly Brunei Darussalam, he. Pehin Rich Man of the Lela Dato series Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman Bi Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib. In addition, this meeting was an honorary search after the chairman of the Timor-Parliament Leste and Brunei Darussalam the annual session of the Indonesian MPR and a joint session of the DPR-DPD RI at the parliamentary complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday (15/8) with a number of other as-parlor. Browse to continue the content “is an honor for me to officially meet with the chairman of the Timor Lecte Parliament, Ms. Maria Fernanda Lay and his Majesty Pehin Dato Abdul Rahman Taib, during her visit to Jakarta, we enjoyed the gala yesterday,” Puan said in a written statement, Saturday (16/8/2025). “I say again, thank you for the presence of Mrs. (chairman of the Timor Leste Parliament) in Jakarta, and the willingness of the chairman (Brunei parliament) fulfilled my invitation to attend the opportunity in the framework of the 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia,” he continued. In his meeting with the chairman of the Timor Leste Parliament, Puan said the two countries have the same value as a country that maintains democracy, human rights and the rule of law. He also assessed that the two countries should continue to work together to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region. “The two countries must also promote international cooperation and encourage the settlement of war and conflict. Peace is a prerequisite so that our development can carry out in our country,” he said. Puan said that Indonesia Timor supported lesions that would get full Asean membership in October 2025 and supported the Timor Leste Parliament to become a permanent member at AIPA (Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly). At this meeting, Maria Fernanda Lay requested the support of Indonesia for Timor’s membership in Asean. Furthermore, both female issues discussed. Puan invited Maria Fernanda to work together in the context of the empowerment of women, especially to be active in politics. “We can certainly be an inspiration for young women to enter politics. Because by entering the world of politics, women can contribute to solving problems in our country,” Puan said. Puan hopes that cooperation on the economic field between Indonesia and Timor will increase. Along with the bilateral trade of the two countries in 2024 that reached US $ 391 million, I grew by 12 percent from 2023. “On this occasion, I immediately resolved the bilateral investment treatment between Indonesia and Timor. This is to encourage legal security and protection to encourage a sustainable business climate,” says Puan. While he met with the chairman of the Legislative Assembly Brunei Darussalam, he. Pehin Rich Man of the Lela Dato Series Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman Bi Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Puan referred to economic cooperation. Puan has appreciated the comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and Brunei since 2020, which contributed to the increasing bilateral trade. The trade balance of the two countries in 2024 was also US $ 655 million, or has grown by 30% since 2020. “Therefore, we must continue to encourage increased trade in the two countries. At the event, Puan also asked the support of the Brunei Darussalam parliament for Indonesian migrant workers (PMI). On the other hand, Pehin also had the contribution of the Indonian workers in the development in Brune. of the domestic sector PMI in Brunei. Lesson students at education recorded in Indonesia. I hope Timor Lecte graduates of Indonesia can be a bridge to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, “Puan said.” I also appreciate the implementation of collaboration between the Indonesian educational institutions and Brunei Darussalam that went very carefully. One of these was by the Alliance of Brunei Malay Teachers (PGGMB) and the Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI), “explained that Puan. live and the inventment of the gala gala to fulfill Parliament building. I hope the chairman will continue to succeed in the lead of the Timor Lecte Parliament, “Puan said.” And thank you to the chairman of the Brunei Darussalam parliament in Jakarta. I hope Indonesia can be a partner for Brunei Darussalam at the age of 80, ‘he added. Meanwhile, Pehin thanked him for being invited by Puan to attend the annual session of the Indonesian MPR and a joint session of the DPR-DPD. ” I am grateful for the invitation and can also be witnessed by the Indonesian parliamentary process. To learn a lot from Puan’s speech about the legislature in synergy with the executive. Yesterday I listened seriously and learned from the mother’s mother’s speech about how the legislative institution related to the executive, and despite different opinions, but for national interests, it remained united, “Mary concluded. (Anl/Ega)