Jakarta, Feb. 3 -- The F1 Powerboat (F1H2O) Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) World Championship, which will take place in Lake Toba, North Sumatra province, can further help promote Indonesian tourism to the international community.

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, delivered the remarks at a press conference here on Thursday following the signing of a sponsorship agreement for the implementation of the championship.

He expressed the hope that the championship, which will be held from February 25-26, 2023, will have a positive multiplier effect.

"The F1H2O event is expected to attract nearly 25 thousand spectators," he said.

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