Coordinating Minister AHY Leads Bilateral Consultations, Indonesia-Russia Strengthen Maritime Connectivity Cooperation
The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (Menko AHY), led Indonesia-Russia bilateral consultations in the maritime sector alongside the Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, Nikolai Patrushev, in Moscow on Monday (1/6/2026).
This meeting, a follow-up to the dialogue initiated in November 2025 in Jakarta, resulted in agreements to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime connectivity, logistics, human resource development, and the sustainable use of marine and fishery resources.
Menko AHY emphasised that the relationship between Indonesia and Russia continues to evolve towards a more strategic partnership, particularly following the launch of the Strategic Partnership Declaration agreed upon by President Prabowo Subianto and President Vladimir Putin in June 2025.
“The relationship between our two nations is no longer solely based on political and diplomatic ties; it is moving towards a more concrete strategic partnership in economic development, connectivity, technology, and regional resilience,” Menko AHY stated in a briefing on Wednesday (3/6/2026).
He noted that as an archipelagic nation with 17,380 islands, Indonesia requires an integrated and sustainable connectivity system. Consequently, he believes Russia’s experience in transport, infrastructure, logistics, and maritime technology holds great potential to support Indonesia’s national development agenda.
“Connectivity development cannot rely on a single mode of transport. A balance and collaboration between modes are required to strengthen equitable development while reducing national logistics costs,” said Menlar AHY.
The two nations discussed several priority areas of cooperation, including increasing sea transport capacity, scientific and technical cooperation in the maritime field, and the development of sustainable ports. Other areas include the development of the shipbuilding industry, maritime human resource education and training, and the sustainable management of marine and fishery resources.
Menko AHY observed that Indonesia and Russia share similar characteristics as major maritime nations, offering vast opportunities for long-term partnership. Both countries agreed to establish three strategic working groups: the first focusing on shipbuilding and sustainable port development; the second handling the development of sustainable marine and fishery resources; and the third focusing on human resource development, research, and training.
Menko AHY stated that the formation of these working groups is a vital step to ensure all cooperation agendas proceed in a directed and measurable manner, yielding tangible benefits for both nations. He also highlighted concrete developments from previous consultations, such as the cooperation between PT PAL Indonesia and Rosatom regarding Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPP), which began with a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in April 2026.
Furthermore, discussions regarding shipbuilding cooperation between PT PAL Indonesia and Ak Bars Shipbuilding Corporation are ongoing, while PT Pelindo is following up on cooperation with CIFREX for the development of high-speed vessels. Additionally, the Ministry of Industry, alongside the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is coordinating plans to send skilled workers from the shipbuilding sector to Russia.
Concluding the meeting, Menko AHY asserted that Indonesia-Russia cooperation in the maritime sector is not merely a commitment on paper but is moving towards real implementation aimed at strengthening connectivity, increasing industrial competitiveness, and driving economic growth for both countries.