#International
Prabowo speaks at Qatar Economic Forum, sharing Indonesia’s development story
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo attended the Qatar Economic Forum held in the Emirate’s capital of Doha on Tuesday, speaking about the Indonesian development progress under the presidency of Joko Widodo.
Prabowo meets UAE President, discusses defense and international issues
Minister of Defense and President elect Prabowo Subianto met with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan or MBZ, at Al Shati Palace, Abu Dhabi, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Indonesia advocates for Palestinian rights at emergency UN Session
Indonesia has taken a firm stance in support of Palestine during the Emergency Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the U.S. As one of the 77 co-sponsors of the resolution titled "Admission of New Members in the United Nations," alongside 143 other UN member states, Indonesia has voiced its strong support for granting special privileges to Palestine.
Indonesia-Australia to enhance legal and security cooperation
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Air Chief Marshal (ret) Hadi Tjahjanto met with the visiting Australian Minister of Home Affairs Clare O'Neil in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, discussing efforts to enhance bilateral legal and security cooperations.
ADB agrees to US$5 billion increase in funding to combat global challenges
The 57th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in T'bilisi, Georgia, has agreed to increase funding of US$ 5 billion for the Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8 to combat global challenges.
Indonesia gets OECD membership accession roadmap, strengthened global position
Indonesia secured the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Membership Accession Roadmap at the OECD Ministerial Level Meeting in Paris, France, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Indonesia callsforIsrael-Hamas ceasefire at OIC Summit
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant Hamas in the wake of the seven-month conflict, with Israel threatening to invade Rafah, a city of 2.5 million people in Gaza Strip.
Indonesia-Türkiye FMs talk about Palestinian, strategic issues
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara on May 2, 2024, discussing Palestinian issue, defense cooperation, counter-terrorism and Indonesia-Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (CEPA).
PGN explores construction of mini LNG plant for Meulaboh & Singkil gas
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), together with Conrad Asia Energy Ltd (ASX:CRD), is exploring the possibility of constructing a mini LNG plant in connection with the effort to commercialize gas from the Meulaboh & Singkil Blocks, offshore Aceh.
Indonesia-Singapore electricity export deal nears Implementation
Indonesia's ambitious plan to export electricity to Singapore is edging closer to realization, with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo spearheading efforts to develop the nation's green energy industry. The initiative, which involves exporting electricity generated from solar power plants (PLTS) to Singapore, is seen as a key step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
ESDM ministry, IEA join hands on energy transition acceleration in Indonesia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif recently signed the 2024-2025 Joint Work Program (JWP) alongside Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol for the support of the acceleration of energy transistion in Indonesia and the achievement of Net Zero Emission (NZE) targets. This signing took place amidst Arifin's visits for the World Energy Congress (WEC) in Rotterdam and the IEA Global Summit on People-Centerd Clean Energy Transitions in Paris.
ESDM minister invites Dutch firms to invest in Indonesia’s electricity infrastructure
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, during his visit to the Netherlands this week.