Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. was presented with a gift from Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy when he visited Milwaukee and City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)
Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy visited City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee , according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee. Mr. Supandy’s delegation was welcomed during a reception on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the third floor Council Chamber anteroom at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. took part in welcoming Mr. Supandy during the reception Alderman Davis, chair of the City of Milwaukee ’s Sister Cities Committee and long active in promoting international relations and trade opportunities to benefit the city, said the Council and the Mayor’s Office have been working collaboratively to explore possible foreign trade and cooperative relationships, and added he is looking forward to meeting and talking with the Consul General.
Alderman Michael Murphy, Ald. Davis, Consul General Andriana Supandy, Common Council president Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderman Nik Kovac posed for a photo prior to sitting down and exchanging ideas on working together. The aldermen also presented Supandy with a gift as well, that included an framed award winning photo. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)
“Last year, Chicago and Indonesia total trade amounted to $1.1 billion, and the United States is the fourth largest trade partner with Indonesia ,” Alderman Davis said. “As we look at possible opportunities to nurture trade and make connections that could create jobs and positive economic activity here in Milwaukee , I believe it behooves us to engage in regular dialogue with potential partners such as Indonesia .”
Mr. Supandy has served as Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia since November 2012, and has represented the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing , Brussels and the United Nations.
His experience includes building Indonesian relations with European communities and during his service at the United Nations.