Indonesia, UAE Strengthen Bilateral Ties with High-Level Delegation Visit

Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, welcomed His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the UAE Envoy to Indonesia, during an official visit of a high-level UAE delegation to Indonesia. The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace in Yogyakarta, focused on strengthening cooperation between the two nations across various sectors.

President Joko Widodo expressed his satisfaction with Minister Al Mazrouei’s visit and underscored Indonesia’s keen interest in advancing its strategic relations with the UAE. Both leaders engaged in discussions exploring ways to enhance joint cooperation, emphasizing the mutual benefits that could arise from such collaborations.

Throughout the visit, Minister Al Mazrouei and the accompanying delegation held a series of meetings with key Indonesian officials, including Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs; Erick Thohir, Minister of State-owned enterprises; Arifin Tasrif, Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources; Budi Karya, Minister of Transportation; Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and the Creative Economy; Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment; and Pahala Nugraha, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

These meetings delved into discussions on joint investment projects, explored initiatives, and identified opportunities for collaboration in sectors of common interest. The UAE minister also chaired an Emirati-Indonesian round table meeting, organized by the UAE Embassy in Jakarta, bringing together CEOs and private sector representatives from both countries.

In a significant development, Minister Al Mazrouei and President Joko Widodo witnessed the ceremony marking a major milestone for the Mohammed bin Zayed College of Future Studies in Yogyakarta, located on the Indonesian island of Java. The laying of the foundation stone ceremony signifies a crucial step for the college, a collaborative effort between the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and the Nahdlatul Ulama Society in Indonesia.

The visit concluded with Minister Al Mazrouei meeting with Indonesian Vice President Marouf Amin. Discussions centered on strategies to further develop relations between the two countries and strengthen economic ties, particularly in the field of halal industrial products. The visit highlighted the commitment of both nations to fostering cooperation and exploring avenues for shared growth and development.