RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia is once again drawing attention from international institutions, with its strategic position considered crucial for strengthening supply chains and promoting investment across the Indo-Pacific region.

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) stated that Indonesia plays a central role in building a more resilient, secure, and diversified supply chain network. The assessment also underscores Indonesia’s significance as an investment destination for both the US government and the private sector.

“The DFC views Indonesia as a key partner in building more resilient, diversified, and secure supply chains throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” a DFC official said in a written statement, as quoted by Antara in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

The DFC, a US government development finance institution, supports economic diplomacy through private-sector financing. It sees promising investment opportunities in Indonesia, particularly in infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, and digital connectivity, as well as in strengthening regional supply chain security.

Following an expanded mandate from the US Congress, the DFC’s investment capacity rose from USD 60 billion to USD 205 billion. This new authority enables the institution to fund commercially viable projects while supporting economic development and US policy priorities.

Earlier, DFC Chief Policy Officer Caroline Vik visited Jakarta as part of her Southeast Asia tour from June 19–25. During her visit, she met government officials and business leaders to discuss investment cooperation opportunities.

Discussions covered support for energy security through upstream exploration, the development of energy storage and transportation infrastructure in the midstream sector, and opportunities for new port development.

Both sides also explored cooperation in domestic critical mineral processing, nuclear energy development, and the financial services sector. ***