UAE, Indonesia Presidents discuss economy, energy

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

The two leaders explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in key areas including the economy, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure.

The discussions took place within the framework of the two nations’ strategic relationship and comprehensive economic partnership, with the aim of supporting their shared development ambitions.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Sheikh Mohamed and Subianto also reviewed a number of regional and international developments of mutual interest.

They reaffirmed their countries’ consistent approach of supporting peace and stability and addressing challenges through dialogue and diplomatic means, to foster development and prosperity for people worldwide.

They further underscored their shared commitment to strengthening UAE-Indonesia relations, which continue to witness significant progress, for the benefit of the peoples of both nations.

Sheikh Mohamed and Prabowo Subianto hold talks at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. WAM

During Subianto’s visit, the two leaders witnessed the announcement of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding between the UAE and Indonesia.

These covered a wide range of sectors, including the economy, investment, environment, food security, renewable energy and sustainability, in addition to agreements on cooperation in the fields of security, Islamic affairs and other areas.

The meeting and agreement announcement were attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

Also present were Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia; Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi, and the accompanying delegation of the Indonesian President.

Recently, Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Republic of Indonesia, led a high-level delegation on an official visit to Indonesia from Jan.29 to Feb.1.

During the visit, the minister held meetings with senior Indonesian officials to explore ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, aiming to advance relations to a level that reflects the aspirations of the leadership of both friendly nations.

Accompanying Al Mazrouei during the visit was Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and the non-resident Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of East Timor, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

At the beginning of the visit, Al Mazrouei was received by Prabowo Subianto at his residence in Jakarta.

The meeting discussed mechanisms to further strengthen joint cooperation in various fields, as the UAE-Indonesian relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership across political, economic, investment, trade, and cultural sectors.

For his part, the Indonesian President had expressed his pleasure in welcoming the UAE delegation and emphasised Indonesia’s interest in further developing relations with the UAE in areas that serve the mutual interests of both nations.

It was agreed by both sides to continue cementing bilateral cooperation and accelerating the finalisation of bilateral agreements and joint ventures in preparation for their approval between the two countries.

Separately, Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday also issued a Federal Decree appointing Mubarak Ali Abdullah Al Neyadi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice.

WAM