Indonesia and Russia Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Several Strategic Sectors

The Indonesian government and the Russian government signed Agreed Minutes on strengthening cooperation in several strategic sectors. The signing was conducted by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov during the 14th Indonesia-Russia Joint Commission Session on Trade, Economic, and Technical Cooperation on Tuesday (12/5) in Kazan, Russia. The Agreed Minutes is a joint document that contains developments in the implementation of bilateral cooperation, understandings achieved in the Joint Commission Session, and directions for follow-up cooperation in various priority sectors. “This document serves as an important reference to ensure the continuity of implementing the results of discussions between the two countries in a more directed and concrete manner,” said Airlangga in his statement in Jakarta on Wednesday. The substance of the Agreed Minutes covers strengthening cooperation in various strategic sectors, including trade and investment, renewable energy, agriculture and fisheries, industry, transportation and construction, higher education and science, health, tourism, culture, digital development and mass media, sports, geology and utilisation of mineral resources, as well as urban solid waste management. Airlangga stated that the signing of the 14th Indonesia-Russia Joint Commission Session Agreed Minutes reflects the commitment of both countries to continue strengthening and following up on bilateral cooperation in various priority fields. This is in line with the directives of the leaders of both countries in promoting the strengthening of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia. Through this signing, continued Airlangga, Indonesia and Russia reaffirmed their joint commitment to continue strengthening bilateral partnerships that are mutually beneficial for both countries, and aligned with the national development priorities of each country.