Jakarta, December 17, 2025 — The Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas officially launched the book Thriving in Harmony: Nature, Culture, Future, marking the conclusion of Indonesia’s participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka. The book comprehensively documents a series of strategic processes that ensured Indonesia’s presence in Osaka as a manifestation of national excellence, in line with the Expo 2025 Osaka theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

Throughout the six-month event, the Indonesia Pavilion achieved remarkable milestones. It welcomed over 3.5 million visitors, exceeding the initial target of 2.8 million, and was awarded the Silver Award for Self-Built Pavilion. Additionally, more than 104 business forums and one-on-one meetings were held, resulting in investment commitments totaling USD 28.9 billion (approximately IDR 450 trillion) across various forms of collaboration, including Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Letters of Intent (LoIs), and tourism sector agreements.

In his remarks, Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized that the success of the Indonesia Pavilion in Osaka represents both a legacy and a strategic stepping stone for future achievements.

“Expo Osaka not only produced measurable results—it proved that if we are willing, and God wills it, we can achieve. If we work hard, work smart, and work sincerely, Allah SWT will surely bless our efforts. Let us prove that this success does not end at the Osaka Expo,” said Minister Rachmat Pambudy in Jakarta, Wednesday (17/12).

Indonesia’s participation began with the appointment of the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas as the Responsible National Authority (RNA), followed by key decisions regarding the concept, funding, and theme selection. The Indonesia Pavilion carried the theme “Thriving in Harmony: Nature, Culture, Future,” showcasing the nation’s natural wealth, cultural wisdom, and sustainable vision for the future.

The success of the Indonesia Pavilion was driven by a spirit of cross-sector collaboration—ranging from ministries and government agencies, regional governments, business actors, creative communities, to Indonesia’s friends in Japan. Strategic partnerships with Astra, Artha Graha Peduli, KAPPI, Barito Pacific Group, Pertamina, Indofood, Royal Golden Eagle, the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), Japfa, Telkomsel, and Garuda Indonesia played a key role in ensuring Indonesia’s meaningful presence at the Expo.

Deputy Minister of National Development Planning/Deputy Head of Bappenas, Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, invited all partners to continue walking together in raising Indonesia’s profile on the global stage. “May the spirit we built in Osaka become a strategic foundation for Indonesia’s global role and a real contribution toward realizing the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045,” added Deputy Minister Febrian.

Through this book, Indonesia reaffirms its commitment that participation in Expo 2025 Osaka goes beyond the achievements of the event. It serves as a valuable reference and learning experience for future Indonesian participation in international forums, ensuring the continuity of cooperation networks and sustaining the spirit of collaboration built on the global stage.

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BAPPENAS LAUNCHES BOOK THRIVING IN HARMONY: NATURE, CULTURE, FUTURE, AFFIRMING INDONESIA’S STRATEGIC LEGACY ON THE GLOBAL STAGE