BRATISLAVA | CYBERNUSANTARA1.ID — The Indonesian Dispute Board (Dewan Sengketa Indonesia/DSI) is undertaking a high-level international legal mission across Central and Eastern Europe, covering Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Croatia, from 1–15 February 2026. The visit marks a strategic step in reinforcing Indonesia’s role in the global arbitration ecosystem while advancing legal diplomacy that supports cross-border investment certainty.
As part of this mission, DSI held an official meeting with the Arbitration Court of the Slovak Bar Association on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in Bratislava, Slovakia. The meeting served as a pivotal platform for institutional dialogue between Indonesian and European arbitration bodies, focusing on best practices in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and international commercial arbitration.
President of the Indonesian Dispute Board, Prof. Sabela Gayo, S.H., M.H., Ph.D., CPL., CPCLE., ACIArb., CPM., CPArb., CPLI., emphasized that this international engagement reflects Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening the rule of law, enhancing arbitration professionalism, and fostering a reliable legal environment for global business and investment.
Prof. Sabela Gayo stated that international cooperation is a fundamental pillar in enhancing the credibility and global recognition of dispute resolution mechanisms in Indonesia. In an increasingly interconnected global economy, arbitration institutions must remain adaptive, transparent, and aligned with international best practices.
She highlighted that Central and Eastern Europe possess a strong legal tradition, particularly in arbitration and mediation led by highly professional legal communities. DSI, she noted, seeks not only to learn from these established systems but also to contribute Indonesia’s growing experience in dispute resolution within emerging markets.
Regarding the meeting with the Arbitration Court of the Slovak Bar Association, Prof. Gayo underlined the strategic importance of discussing arbitrator ethics, appointment mechanisms, institutional independence, and procedural efficiency in handling complex cross-border commercial disputes.
She further stressed DSI’s commitment to strengthening human capital through international knowledge exchange, joint training programs, certification initiatives, and academic collaboration, aimed at producing Indonesian arbitrators and mediators who meet global standards and expectations.
Concluding her remarks, Prof. Gayo expressed hope that this mission would lay the foundation for long-term partnerships that enhance international confidence in Indonesia’s alternative dispute resolution system, while positioning Indonesia as a trusted legal partner in global trade and investment.
Objectives of the Meeting Between DSI and the Arbitration Court of the Slovak Bar Association
- To establish institutional cooperation between the Indonesian Dispute Board and international arbitration bodies.
- To exchange best practices in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
- To discuss standards of professionalism, independence, and ethical conduct of arbitrators.
- To explore cooperation in training, certification, and legal research in arbitration.
- To promote international recognition and trust in Indonesia’s arbitration institutions.
Key Benefits for Indonesia
- Enhancing the competence and global competitiveness of Indonesian arbitrators.
- Expanding Indonesia’s international legal and arbitration network.
- Supporting the development of arbitration regulations and practices aligned with global norms.
- Strengthening investment confidence through legal certainty and effective dispute resolution.
- Reinforcing Indonesia’s position as a regional hub for alternative dispute resolution in Asia.
Sumber : Dewan Sengketa Indonesia ( DSI)
