President Prabowo Reaffirms Indonesia’s Commitment to Renewable Energy

President Prabowo delivers a press statement following a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday (11/17) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to supporting global efforts to tackle climate change and transition to renewable energy.

The President made the statement following a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in the Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (11/17).

“The UN General Secretary expressed sincere appreciation for Indonesia’s stance in various issues, particularly climate change. Indonesia strongly supports efforts in taking measures to reduce carbon emission and Indonesia has the intention, plans, and ability to make the transition to renewable energy,” he said in his press statement.

According to President Prabowo, Indonesia has high potential in developing green energy, including geothermal, hydropower, solar power, and bioenergy.

“Indonesia is currently regarded as an important country and [Secretary-General Guterres] expressed hope that Indonesia continues to take proactive and supportive actions,” he said, adding that the UN Secretary-General also expressed appreciation for the measures that Indonesia has taken.

The President pointed out that the meeting reaffirmed Indonesia’s position as a strategic partner in the international scene, especially in climate change and other global policies, and stressed Indonesia’s commitment to sustainable green energy transition as a contribution to global development.

“We hope that we can achieve the net zero emission. We are heading there,” he remarked. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/ABD) (DH/MMB)