IDNEWSNOW.COM, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a letter of intent (LoI) on green industry and marine plastic waste reduction with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries and Minderoo Foundation.
“This signing strongly proves the close and strategic relations between the Indonesian and Australian governments, as well as the people in the two countries,” said Luhut on a virtual broadcast on Friday, September 4.
He added that the move also highlighted the synergy between the ministry and Fortescue Metals Group, especially on the development of renewable energy, which supported a value-added green industry. He believed the agenda would bolster the partnership to build a brighter future together.
According to Luhut, with the huge potential of mineral and renewable energy, both countries could further collaborate in the sector. Thus, they could be one of the key players in the renewable energy field, including in the global green industry.
“I think this collaboration is vital in this challenging time when COVID-19 causes quite serious problems in the health and global economic sectors,” the Coordinating Minister said.
Additionally, Luhut Pandjaitan expressed optimism that the cooperation would enhance government policies in economic recovery and minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MUHAMMAD HENDARTYO