Jakarta, Dec. 13 -- The Industry Ministry has projected that the automotive industry will support the national exports by boosting its competitive edge to contribute to the country's foreign exchange coffers.

"As the president has stated, the government is focusing on reducing imports, increasing exports, and attracting more investment," Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita noted in a written statement released on Friday.

The minister made the remarks after accompanying President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to see off the maiden export of Isuzu Traga in Karawang, West Java.

During the ceremony marking the maiden export of Isuzu Traga to the Philippines, Kartasasmita, highlighted Indonesia's target to export one million domestically ma...