Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Jokowi pushes for the swift conclusion of IEU-CEPA to boost economic growth
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has instructed his cabinet ministers to expedite the completion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) before the State leadership transition in October this year.
Indonesia sets up working committee for defense agreements with five countries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to establish a Working Committee (Panja) to discuss and finalize five defense cooperation bills with India, France, Cambodia, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
RI poised to ratify ASEAN air transport protocol, seeking investment-job opportunities
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi says Indonesia is determined to ratify the 12th Protocol on Air Transport Services Commitments within the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services, having so far ratified up to the 8th protocol.
RI-Cambodia collaborate on protecting Indonesian citizens involved in online gambling, scams
A delegation of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs went on a visit to Cambodia on June 11-15, 2024 to strengthen cooperation on the protection and handling of Indonesian citizens allegedly involved in online gambling and scam.
Retno discusses bilateral, global issues during Finland visit
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi addressed five key issues in her meetings with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, during her recent visit to Finland.
Aeroflot and Indonesia explore reviving Moscow-Bali direct flights
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, welcomes Russian flag carrier Aeroflot's proposal to reinstate direct flights between Moscow and Bali, a move aimed at boosting tourism and economic ties between the two nations.
S. Korea-UAE business association explores oil refining opportunities in Indonesia
President Joko Widodo met with a delegation of the South Korea-United Arab Emirates Business Association at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, discussing potential investments in Indonesia's oil refining sector.
Prabowo discusses bilateral, global issues with Saudi Crown Prince
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) in Jeddah on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, discussing measures to expand Indonesia-Saudi bilateral relations and global issues, including the situation in Palestine.
Indonesia explores nuclear energy collaboration with Russia to boost power supply
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, says that the government is considering nuclear energy collaboration with Russia to enhance domestic electricity availability and support Indonesia’s energy infrastructure development.
Prabowo: Palestinian independence, a solution to Gaza Conflict
Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, told a recent international forum in Jordan that the establishment of a Palestinian state is the real solution to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Prabowo discusses efforts for permanent ceasefire in Gaza with US State Secretary
Amman − Indonesian MInister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, held a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony John Blinken, in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, discussing efforts to seek a peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Prabowo meets Jordan King Abdullah II
Jordan − Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto met with Jordan's King Abdullah Hussein in Amman, Jordan, on Monday, June 10, 2024. He is in Jordan to attend the high-level conference ‘Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza’ held today, June 11, 2024.