In a significant move to strengthen regional economic cooperation, Indonesia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Instatech, Inc., a leading medical equipment distributor based in Davao City, Southern Philippines.
During the 2025 HIPELKI National Leadership Meeting, held on July 29, 2025, in Jakarta under the theme “Strengthening an Innovative and Independent National Medical Equipment Ecosystem Towards a Healthy and Globally Competitive Indonesia,” the MoU was signed by representatives from both parties.
The partnership aims to enhance medical equipment supply chains between Indonesia and Southern Philippines, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation and sustainable cooperation in support of regional health resilience. The collaboration symbolizes mutual trust and is expected to serve as a model for productive cross-border partnerships in addressing health sector challenges.
Consul General Agus Trenggono emphasized the significance of the partnership during the signing ceremony, stating that it represents a tangible form of Indonesia’s proactive economic diplomacy. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to play a leading role in connecting national businesses with promising markets abroad,” he added.
The partnership is expected to open new avenues for expanding Indonesian medical equipment products overseas, further solidifying Indonesia’s position as a key player in the regional medical device industry. This cooperation aligns with national development goals toward Indonesia Emas 2045 and is driven by a spirit of collaboration and aligned vision.
Attended by HIPELKI members, cross-sectoral stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Bank BNI, and the Melbourne Institute of Technology, the signing ceremony marked an important milestone in enhancing regional economic cooperation. The partnership is set to play a crucial role in addressing health sector challenges while contributing to national development goals.
The collaboration between HIPELKI and Instatech Inc. highlights Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its relationships with neighboring countries and promoting regional economic growth. As the country continues to pursue its strategic objectives, this partnership is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s health sector and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
- The MoU signed between HIPELKI and Instatech Inc. marks an important step forward in strengthening medical equipment supply chains between Indonesia and Southern Philippines.
- The partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, sustainable cooperation, and regional health resilience.
- Indonesia’s economic diplomacy continues to focus on connecting national businesses with promising markets abroad, including the rapidly developing Southern Philippines.
This significant development underscores Indonesia’s proactive approach to promoting regional economic growth and cooperation. As the country looks to strengthen its relationships with neighboring countries, this partnership is set to play a crucial role in addressing health sector challenges while contributing to national development goals.