Secretariat, Taipei City Government

On behalf of the Taipei City Government, Taipei Mayor Wan-An Chiang warmly welcomed Indonesian Economic and Trade Representative Arif Sulistiyo and colleagues from the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to the city government on January 20, 2025. The visit was scheduled with the aim of exploring opportunities to further enhance exchanges and cooperation between Taipei and Indonesia.

Mayor Chiang noted that Representative Arif Sulistiyo assumed office on October 24, 2024. His visit to Taipei marks a return to a familiar city and symbolizes the deepening relationship between Taipei and Indonesia. In recent years, official and civilian exchanges between Taiwan and Indonesia have grown increasingly frequent. According to Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency, approximately 250,000 Indonesian expatriates currently reside in Taiwan; this is the largest expatriate population of all Asian countries, and nearly 32,000 of these individuals live in Taipei. To create a diverse and inclusive international city, the Taipei City Government has implemented inclusive policies to safeguard the rights and well-being of Indonesian migrant workers, students, and residents.

Mayor Chiang emphasized Taipei City’s long-standing commitment to promoting a Muslim-friendly environment. Muslims constitute approximately 24.1% of the global population, and Indonesia is home to the world’s largest Muslim population. In consideration of this, the city government has guided over 70 hotels and tourist attractions in obtaining Muslim-friendly certification. In 2023, Taipei was honored with the “Most Promising Muslim-Friendly City Destination of the Year (Non-OIC)” award by CrescentRating, a renowned international Muslim travel promotion company. This recognition highlights the city’s efforts toward and achievements in fostering a more inclusive environment.

Mayor Chiang also highlighted that the annual Eid al-Fitr celebration, hosted by the Taipei City Government, has become a signature event of the city. Each year, it attracts many Indonesian expatriates and has received strong support from the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office. During his visit, Representative Arif Sulistiyo will discuss cohosting the 2025 Eid al-Fitr event with the city government to contribute to help Taipei develop this festival into a symbol of its cultural inclusivity.