RI PRESIDENT Prabowo Subianto will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) High Level Conference (KTT) which will be held on November 11-16 in Lima, Peru.
From Media Indonesia’s monitoring, there is a special media center for media crew covering the 31st APEC Summit in Peru. The media center is located outside the main APEC event building, namely behind the Lima Convention Center (LCC) Building.
The APEC Peru Summit Media Center has tables and chairs that can be used by media crew. Based on Media Indonesia’s monitoring, several local media, such as RPP, IRTP, El Peruano, Andina, and Canal Online have filled the stands available in the media center.
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Not only does it provide facilities that make work easier, the committee also ensures that journalists’ stomachs do not go hungry. It can be seen that the APEC Peru Summit committee also prepared free food and drinks.
As for the plan, the number one person in Indonesia will give a speech on the last day of this grand annual event. The 31st APEC Summit, which was held in a retreat format, took place at the Lima Convention Center (LCC).
The LCC building is known as the January 27th Convention Center or in Spanish the Centro de Convenciones 27 de Enero. The LCC building is also a convention center in San Borja, Peru.
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This building is located in the cultural center of the city of Lima, which is in the vicinity of the Museo de la Nación and the National Library of Peru. The LCC building was built on an area of 10,884 m2 and was inaugurated on October 1 2015.
From monitoring by Indonesian Media, hundreds of Peruvian special police forces have carried out tight security. Peruvian special police forces are seen wearing full dark green uniforms and black berets. They were also seen carrying complete weapons.
Not only that, there were a number of police cars and ambulances on standby near the event location. The entrance and exit of the APEC Summit area are strictly guarded when every delegation and vehicle enters and exits.
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All delegates from various countries are required to enter the area using special IDs. So far, representatives from Brunei Darussalam, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia have visited the APEC Summit venue in Lima, Peru.
APEC is a cooperation forum for 21 economies around the Pacific Ocean. APEC’s main activities include trade, investment and other economic cooperation to encourage growth and increase prosperity in the Asia Pacific Region.
APEC member economies consist of the US, Australia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Papua New Guinea, China, Russia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand .
APEC cooperation is non-political and all decisions produced are based on the consensus of its members and are non-binding. (Ykb/I-2)
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What are the main opportunities for Indonesia at the 31st APEC Summit in Lima?
**Interview with Dr. Clara Martinez, International Relations Expert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Martinez. The 31st APEC Summit, featuring President Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia, is underway in Lima, Peru. What significance does this summit hold for Indonesia in the context of APEC?
**Dr. Martinez:** Thank you for having me. This summit is crucial for Indonesia as it allows the country to strengthen its position within the Asia-Pacific region. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s participation in APEC is an opportunity to foster trade relationships, attract investment, and collaborate on pressing regional issues like climate change and economic recovery post-pandemic.
**Editor:** The Lima Convention Center is hosting the event, and it seems to be equipped to support various media operations. How important is media coverage in such high-level conferences?
**Dr. Martinez:** Media coverage is vital at summits like this one. It not only ensures transparency but also helps to shape the narrative around the discussions and decisions made. It’s encouraging to see that the APEC Peru Summit committee has prepared a dedicated media center with facilities to support journalists. Their role in disseminating information to the public and stakeholders is indispensable.
**Editor:** It has been reported that the committee is also providing free food and drinks for journalists. How does this contribute to the overall environment of the event?
**Dr. Martinez:** Providing amenities like food and drinks shows appreciation for the hard work that journalists do to cover the event. It helps create a more welcoming atmosphere, allowing reporters to focus on their coverage without the added stress of finding meals during long hours at the media center. This small gesture can foster good relations between the organizers and the media, further enhancing the quality of coverage.
**Editor:** President Prabowo is scheduled to deliver a speech on the final day. What key points do you anticipate he will address?
**Dr. Martinez:** I expect President Prabowo to focus on Indonesia’s commitment to economic cooperation, sustainable development, and resilience in the face of global challenges. He might also highlight Indonesia’s role as a bridge in APEC, promoting collaboration among member countries to ensure inclusive growth. Given the current global landscape, themes around digital economy and climate action are likely to be prominent.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Martinez. It will be interesting to see how these discussions unfold over the next few days.
**Dr. Martinez:** Thank you for having me. I look forward to the outcomes of this important summit.