President Prabowo, King Charles III to Strengthen Environmental Diplomacy through Peusangan Elephant Conservation

President Prabowo attends Peusangan Elephant Conservation Philanthropy Meeting at Lancaster House, London, on Wednesday (01/21)

President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (01/21) attended a philanthropy meeting for Peusangan Elephant (Sumatran elephants inhabiting Peusangan river basin, Aceh Province) conservation at Lancaster House, London. President Prabowo’s participation emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in wildlife and environmental conservation.

Upon his arrival, President Prabowo received a salute from the guard of honor. President’s Special Envoy for Energy and Environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo and Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra also welcomed him.

President Prabowo proceeded to the State Dining Room, expecting the arrival of King Charles III. They had a quick discussion before the main agenda. President Prabowo and King Charles III received a brief explanation from CEO Circular Bioeconomy Alliance Marc Palahi, then continued to summarize the final session of the meeting at the Grand Hall. Both leaders also discussed with the philanthropy meeting participants.

The conservation program aims to create a safe wildlife corridor, mitigate elephant-human conflicts, and protect the remaining critical habitat for Sumatran elephants.

The two leaders’ participation reflected political and moral support for Peusangan Elephant conservation, and strengthening global partnerships in biodiversity conservation. In particular, President Prabowo’s participation reflects Indonesia’s commitment to promoting global collaboration in wildlife protection and strengthening environmental diplomacy as part of Indonesia’s sustainable development agenda at the international level.

Also present at the event were, Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni, Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, member of the Indonesian Parliament Budi Djiwandono, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Kingdom Desra Percaya. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RD/LW)