#Diplomacy
UK climate envoy strengthens climate, energy partnership with Indonesia
The United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, visited Indonesia on May 8–9, 2025, with a mission to reinforce the newly established UK–Indonesia Strategic Partnership in climate and energy.
Indonesia expands global carbon trade deals with Norway and beyond
Indonesia is preparing to sign a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on carbon trading with several countries, with Norway being the closest to finalization, said Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.
RI delegates explore forest management innovations in U.S. exchange program
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is currently in the United States as part of the U.S. State Department’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with this year’s focus on “Improving Forest Management.”
RI-Norway sign climate agreement on environmental diplomacy, sustainability efforts
Indonesia and Norway have renewed their commitment to environmental cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen climate diplomacy, promote biodiversity conservation, and advance sustainable development.
Prabowo to meet visiting Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen
President Prabowo Subianto is set to host a visit by President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Hun Sen, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta today, May 5, 2025.
Palestine allows temporary evacuation of 1,000 Gazans for medical treatment, recovery
Jakarta claims to have secured the green light from the Palestinian Government regarding President Prabowo Subianto's proposal to evacuate 1,000 Gaza Strip residents to Indonesia.
Indonesia fast-tracks talks with U.S., aiming to finalize tarif and trade deal in 60 days
An Indonesian delegation led by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington D.C. to discuss tariff policy issues and strengthen bilateral economic partnerships.
Indonesia stands by free and active policy amid false claims of Russian military base
The Ministry of Defense has dismissed an international media report that the Russian military would be present in Indonesia and make the Indonesian Air Force’s Manuhua Base in Biak, Papua as the location for its military aircraft headquarters.
Indonesia seeks Russian investment in SEZs amid talks on agriculture, energy
The Indonesian government has called on Russia to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the archipelago.
Indonesia targets finalization of Eurasia FTA deal by mid-2025
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, reveals that the government is targeting the completion of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with countries in the Eurasian region in the first half of this year, an initiative expected to be a new opportunity for exports amid the global trade war.
Indonesia prepares for high-level tariff talks with U.S. on trade, investment
The government has prepared for tariff negotiations with the U.S. as a delegation from Indonesia consisting of ministers and high-ranking officials will meet with U.S. representatives to discuss the issue on April 16-23, 2025.
Indonesia-Qatar launch US$2 billion join investment fund to boost key sectors
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Sjahrir, has revealed of Qatar and Danantara's investment plan worth US$2 billion (Rp33.4 trillion).