Japan Will Support Strengthen Maritime Security of Indonesia
- ANTARA/HO-Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden/Laily Rachev
VIVA – In the meeting between the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida and the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, they have agreed to enhance their relationship in maritime security and their cooperation on climate change, energy and investment between the Asian archipelagic countries.
Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, held a joint press conference after holding talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), in Tokyo. Kishida said Japan would provide support to strengthen Indonesia's maritime security.
"Japan will strengthen Indonesia's maritime security capabilities to ensure peace and safety at sea in the Indo-Pacific region," Fumio Kishida said, quoted from ABC News on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
According to Kishida, Tokyo lent US$318 million or equivalent to Rp4,776 trillion to fund infrastructure projects and disaster prevention in Indonesia.
Jokowi's visit to Japan follows his trip to China and he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and formally invited him to the G20 summit, in Bali.
Presiden Jokowi dan PM Jepang Fumio Kisihida bersama masing-masing delegasi
- Kiyoshi Ota/Pool Photo via AP
The two leaders on Tuesday, July 25, 2022, also discussed various issues ranging from trade to maritime cooperation.
At the meeting in Tokyo, he focused on investment, energy and the G-20 summit. The President of the Republic of Indonesia welcomed Japan's new investment and asked for Japan's support in new technologies involving clean energy, infrastructure, medicine, agriculture, and natural resources.
"In particular, I invite Japan to support the acceleration of Indonesia's net zero emission target through advocating for innovative technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia technology," Joko Widodo remarked.
Also, Japan is promoting the mixing of hydrogen and ammonia in coal-fired power plants as a way to lower emissions.
In addition, Fumio Kishida said Japan is thinking whether it can provide Japanese patrol boats for Indonesia to build its maritime capabilities.
Fumio Kishida said Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces are participating for the first time in the multilateral exercise Garuda Shield hosted by Indonesia next month. As known, the United States (US), also joined in the exercise.
