UAE Ambassador Meets Deputy MPR Chairman to Discuss Expansion of Renewable Energy Cooperation
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The UAE Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, met with Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI, Eddy Soeparno, in Nusantara III Room at the MPR RI Complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (15/4/2026). Accompanying the UAE Ambassador in meeting Eddy were, among others, the Economic Head of the UAE Embassy, Meera Al Azeezi, and Masdar Business Development Manager, Marsha Prabandani.
Eddy explained that this meeting is a follow-up to discussions on efforts to expand cooperation between Indonesia and the UAE, particularly in the field of renewable energy. According to him, a previous meeting had also been held with the UAE Minister of Energy and Special Envoy of the UAE Government to Indonesia, Suhail Al Mazrouei, in Abu Dhabi in January 2026.
Eddy stated that this meeting takes place amid the momentum of 50 years of diplomatic cooperation and friendship between the governments of Indonesia and the UAE.
“Both countries continue to strive to strengthen cooperation between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates and to follow up on various MoUs that have already been agreed upon, particularly in the field of renewable energy development. We all know that the UAE has shown strong commitment to supporting the development of renewable energy in Indonesia,” said Eddy, as quoted in a press release.
“Currently, the UAE through Masdar manages the floating solar panel project in Cirata, West Java, which is planned to be further expanded and become the largest floating PLTS in the world. To Minister Suhail and also Ambassador Abdulla Salem, I conveyed a commitment to support the expansion of UAE investment projects in the renewable energy sector,” he continued.
According to the Deputy General Chairman of the National Mandate Party, the UAE’s plan to expand investment in the Cirata solar panel expansion represents full support for President Prabowo Subianto’s government plan to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, including the 100 GW solar panel programme across Indonesia.
“We also conveyed to the Ambassador that we in the MPR continue to push for the steps and commitment of President Prabowo to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, including by accelerating the Oil and Gas Bill, the Renewable Energy Bill, and the Climate Change Management Bill,” said Eddy.
Abdulla Salem expressed thanks to Eddy Soeparno for supporting the UAE’s initiatives and investment plans in the renewable energy and environmental sectors.
“Our presence at the MPR today is an effort to strengthen cooperation between Indonesia and the UAE, as well as to express thanks to Deputy Chairman of the MPR, Eddy Soeparno, who has bridged and supported the UAE in various efforts to engage in supporting the Indonesian government in accelerating the transition to renewable energy,” said Eddy.