The governments of Indonesia and Slovakia have begun exploring opportunities to forge an alliance aimed at developing inclusive global governance for AI. This initiative was discussed during a meeting in Jakarta between Nezar Patria, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs and Tomas Ferko, Slovakia’s Ambassador to Indonesia.

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The dialogue comes ahead of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Summit scheduled for November 25-26, 2025, in Bratislava, Slovakia. Indonesia has been invited to participate in this forum as it is currently in the process of acceding to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Deputy Minister Patria highlighted the need to address disparities in AI development between the Global North and South. “We realise there is a gap in AI development between the Global North and South. We do not only want to become a user but to become a significant developer,” he said in a statement released by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs.

Slovakia is recognised as one of the pioneers in developing the OECD AI principles, which now serve as a global reference point for AI governance. This makes the potential partnership especially important for Indonesia, which is currently finalising its national AI regulation.

Indonesia has prepared a National AI Road Map and a draft presidential regulation on AI development and utilisation, based on the Circular Letter of the Minister of Communication and Informatics Number 9 of 2023 concerning Artificial Intelligence Ethics. Patria emphasised the importance of this policymaking process, noting that “there is no ideal benchmark that can be met by all countries because every country has its own needs and problems.”

The alliance with Slovakia is also expected to open opportunities for mutual learning in AI regulation, including expert exchanges and strengthening human resource capacity. Broader strategic cooperation in the digital sector is also part of the ongoing discussions between the two countries.

This emerging collaboration represents a significant step toward shaping an inclusive AI governance framework, ensuring that AI development benefits countries across the globe and addresses their unique challenges.

Indonesia is keen to collaborate with international partners and regional blocs to advance safe and inclusive AI development. By engaging in strategic partnerships and multilateral forums, the country aims to promote responsible AI innovation that balances technological progress with ethical considerations.

This approach reflects Indonesia’s commitment to ensuring that AI benefits all communities while addressing diverse social, economic and regulatory challenges across the region and beyond.

As OpenGov Asia reported, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to building strategic partnerships with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to create a robust, inclusive and sustainable AI ecosystem. At the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform in Tehran, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto highlighted Indonesia’s readiness to lead AI cooperation within the Islamic world, focusing on fairness, innovation and equitable technological progress.

Yuliarto emphasised AI’s role as a strategic enabler across key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, energy and natural resource management. He noted AI’s potential to enhance food security through precision agriculture, expand healthcare access via telemedicine, optimise renewable energy systems and support environmentally friendly industrial development.

Indonesia also promotes joint research, knowledge sharing, capacity building and stronger regulatory frameworks among OIC members to ensure responsible and ethical AI development. By fostering inclusive innovation, Indonesia aims to guide the Islamic world toward sustainable growth and fair technological advancement, benefiting all communities.

This collaboration with Slovakia, alongside Indonesia’s wider international partnerships, highlights its commitment to safe, ethical and inclusive AI development. By working together on policy and capacity building, Indonesia aims to lead global AI governance that benefits all and addresses diverse challenges.