Diaspora Invites Optimism, Aims for Opportunities

Members of the Indonesian diaspora in various parts of the world have shared their optimism in welcoming 2023. Moreover, even in the midst of pressure, there is always space for working on opportunities.

YOSEPHA DEBRINA RATIH PUSPARISA

Moderator and several speakers at Kompas Talks, namely Maria Paschalia Judith, President of the Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) Global Kartini Salsilaningsih, Trade Attache in Ankara Eric Gokasi Nababan, Head of Export School Handito Joewono, and Head of Indonesian Trade Promotion Center Sydney Christophorus Barutu on Thursday ( 29/12/2022).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have cast a shadow over the global economic and geopolitical dynamics throughout 2022. However, there is hope that 2023 can still be welcomed with optimism, while looking for a break in opportunities in the midst of continuing pressures.

"We really have to be concerned, life cannot always be happy, [but] we must still be vigilant and resilient to take advantage of opportunities," Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Siswo Pramono said by video link during Kompas Talks on Thursday (29/12/2022).