Indonesia and the UAE have inked eight major agreements to strengthen cooperation in a variety of sectors. On Wednesday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi and announced the agreements.
The recently signed agreements encompass government-to-government, business-to-business, and government-to-business collaborations. They will serve as the framework for partnership in vital sectors such as energy transition, food security, trade, economics, security, counterterrorism, and religious affairs.
The agreements include a MoU on security and counterterrorism between the UAE Interior Ministry and the Indonesian Police, as well as an MOU on marine and fisheries cooperation. Another agreement centres on Islamic affairs and endowments. In addition, the UAE’s Al-Ain Farms has signed a deal with Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry to engage in milk production.
Energy cooperation was also highlighted, with agreements to expand Indonesia’s Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant and build the Jatigede Floating Solar Power Plant.
The two leaders also discussed international concerns, such as the US trade policy and Israel’s operations in Gaza. President Prabowo’s Middle East journey is intended to garner regional support for his plan to transfer 1,000 Palestinians to Indonesia.
