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DEPUTY Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa visited Mpumalanga, South Africa, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration among G20 countries in building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient tourism.
“Indonesia is committed to supporting joint tourism development with G20 nations, while also enhancing bilateral cooperation in line with South Africa’s G20 Presidency output points,” Puspa said here on Monday (09/15), 2025.
During her visit on Saturday (September 13), she attended the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, where Indonesia actively participated in discussions to shape global priorities for the tourism sector.
The forum culminated in the adoption of the Mpumalanga Declaration, a joint commitment by G20 ministers to foster sustainable and inclusive tourism. The declaration received unanimous support from G20 tourism ministers and representatives.
“By endorsing the Mpumalanga Declaration, Indonesia reinforces its commitment to collaborate with G20 members and international partners in positioning tourism as a driver of inclusive and environmentally friendly economic growth that gives tangible benefits to communities,” Puspa added.
Indonesia emphasized four focuses in the declaration: advancing digital innovation to empower tourism start-ups and MSMEs, promoting fair and sustainable tourism financing and investment, improving air connectivity, and strengthening resilience for inclusive and sustainable tourism.
On financing, she highlighted Indonesia’s push for greater access to funding for developing countries, integrating sustainability and inclusivity into investment criteria, and ensuring tourism benefits society.
On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, she also held bilateral talks with ministers from Japan, the UAE, South Africa, and Brazil to discuss cooperation and showcase Indonesia’s latest tourism initiatives, including five priority destinations and ten tourism Special Economic Zones.
“As a G20 member, Indonesia is committed to collective efforts in strengthening the role of tourism for sustainable and inclusive global growth,” she concluded. [sources/photo special]
