BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Provincial Government of Aceh and the Provincial Government of Jawa Tengah have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement valued at Rp 1.065 trillion. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the multipurpose hall of the Aceh Provincial Government Secretariat in Banda Aceh.
The agreement was formalized during a working visit by Governor of
Jawa Tengah Komjen Pol. (Ret.) Drs. Ahmad Luthfi, S.H., S.St.M.K., who was personally welcomed by
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf.
Cross-Sector Partnership Worth Rp 1.065 Trillion
Read Also: Aceh Governor Strengthens AMANAH: Youth Positioned as Engine of Development The collaboration covers a broad range of strategic sectors, including industry and trade,
investment facilitation, integrated public services through the One-Stop Integrated Service System (PTSP), human resource development, and strengthened
food security programs.
STRENGTHENING INVESTMENT SECTOR: Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf emphasizes that the cooperation strengthens investment, industry, and sustainable development. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Both regional administrations also agreed on several priority programs to be implemented in the near term, aiming to accelerate the practical execution of the partnership across sectors.
Read Also: Muzakir Manaf Opens RKPA 2027, Prioritizes Aceh Reconstruction The estimated transaction value of Rp 1.065 trillion reflects the significant economic potential between
Aceh and
Jawa Tengah, signaling stronger interregional economic integration.
Focus on Investment and Regional Economic Growth
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf highlighted that
Aceh holds strong potential across various sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, trade, and culture- and religion-based tourism. He emphasized that interregional collaboration is a key strategy to maximize these resources.
"We hope this cooperation will not only strengthen relations between Aceh and Jawa Tengah but also produce concrete programs that benefit both regions and contribute to national development," Muzakir Manaf stated.
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Jawa Tengah Ahmad Luthfi highlights the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening fiscal independence. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Strengthening Fiscal Independence Through CollaborationGovernor of Jawa Tengah Ahmad Luthfi underscored the importance of the "collaborative government" approach in addressing regional development challenges. He noted that each region possesses complementary strengths that, when combined, can reinforce fiscal independence.
Read Also: Missing Aceh Tengah Man Found Dead in Aceh Timur "Through this kind of cooperation, fiscal independence can become a key instrument to jointly advance regional development and maximize benefits for the community," he said.
He also expressed hope that the partnership would expand beyond the initial sectors, reaching additional strategic areas in the future. (IDNC)
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