Strategic Ties Strengthened: Indonesia and Russia Forge New Partnership
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic partnership declaration, aiming to deepen ties in various sectors. This move is part of Russia's strategy to develop new relationships with the Global South while Indonesia seeks to expand its energy capacity and maintain a balanced foreign policy.
In a significant diplomatic move, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg to solidify a strategic partnership between their nations. The two leaders signed a declaration underscoring commitments to enhance cooperation despite geopolitical tensions.
Amid efforts by Western nations to isolate Russia over its conflict in Ukraine, Moscow is reaching out to the Global South. The collaboration between Russia and Indonesia, marked by a €2 billion investment fund agreement, highlights economic strengthening, causing concern among some Western allies such as Australia.
President Subianto, affirming Indonesia's non-aligned stance, has lauded Russia's support for his nation joining BRICS. With a focus on energy expansion, Indonesia eyes nuclear power development by 2032, considering cooperation with Russian and other international nuclear firms, as it navigates its power generation future.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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