MATARAM — Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) is making a bold move on the international stage by initiating a strategic investment partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco. Governor Dr. H. Lalu Muhamad Iqbal presented the province’s vast economic landscape directly to Moroccan representatives, highlighting key sectors ranging from agriculture and marine resources to renewable energy.
Branded under the theme “The Islands of Endless Potentials,” the presentation positioned NTB as a gateway to investment in Eastern Indonesia. With a portfolio boasting 265 tourist destinations, 375 established tourism villages, and an annual fishery production reaching 1.25 million tons, the province aims to attract high-value capital.
| Collaboration Focus | Strategic Goal |
|---|---|
| Capital Investment | Funding for IPRO projects (IDR 1.61T) |
| Knowledge Exchange | Technology & Human Capital Development |
| Market Integration | Establishing NTB as a Global Hub |
Governor Iqbal emphasized that the collaboration with Morocco is intended to go far beyond simple trade and capital investment. The vision encompasses a long-term partnership involving technology transfer, educational exchanges, and human capital development. By tapping into Moroccan expertise in specific industries—such as renewable energy and agricultural technology—NTB hopes to elevate its domestic capabilities to global standards.
”We are mantling NTB’s journey toward becoming a world-class investment destination,” said Governor Iqbal. The proactive approach reflects the province’s ambition to integrate its local economy into the global market, leveraging its geographic advantage and natural resources to foster sustainable growth.
This diplomatic push is expected to stabilize long-term capital inflows and provide a blueprint for other Indonesian provinces to diversify their international partnerships.
