Indonesia and Switzerland Forge Stronger Healthcare Ties
Indonesia is seeking to bolster its strategic partnership with Switzerland, focusing on health technology and pharmaceuticals, to transform its healthcare system. This initiative was highlighted by Indonesian Ambassador to Switzerland Ngurah Swajaya at the Swiss–Indonesia Innovation and Investment Forum 2025 held in Basel on June 11.
Swajaya emphasized that Indonesia’s healthcare transformation requires significant investment in integrated pharmaceutical and health technology sectors. “Switzerland’s innovative industrial ecosystem can be a strategic partner in supporting the growth of this sector,” he stated, underscoring the potential for collaboration to enhance Indonesia’s health system through research, innovation, and development of medical devices and health technology.
The partnership is expected to address challenges in Indonesia’s healthcare sector and create sustainable solutions. The Indonesian pharmaceutical market is projected to grow 7.8% to reach $9.6 billion by 2028, while the medical equipment market is anticipated to grow 9.1% to $10.47 billion by 2033. Indonesia has also witnessed a significant increase in the local production of high-tech medical devices.
Indonesia and Switzerland have maintained bilateral relations since 1951, with over 150 Swiss companies currently operating in Indonesia, including pharmaceutical giants Roche and Novartis. These Swiss businesses have contributed to Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure and pharmaceutical sector development, valued at around $7 billion in 2023 and projected to grow 8–10% annually.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, Swiss Federal Council member Guy Parmelin is scheduled to visit Indonesia in October, accompanied by a business delegation. The Swiss–Indonesia Innovation and Investment Forum 2025, organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Bern, focuses on health technology, finance, life sciences, and high-tech industries, bringing together Swiss business leaders to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in Indonesia.
