His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, may God protect him, and Joko Widodo, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, discussed the way of developing strategic relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of development. in the framework of the comprehensive economic cooperation that brings them together and in the common desire to continue progressing, it helps to achieve the visions of both countries for sustainable development and prosperity.
At the beginning of the discussion session held by the two sides at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed the visit of the President of Indonesia to his second country, the UAE, which concludes an important journey of fruitful relations between the two countries and constructive joint work for the benefit of their peoples.
His Highness and the President of Indonesia reviewed various aspects of cooperation, especially economy, investment, renewable energy, food security and infrastructure, education, health, climate action, environment and other areas that represent the priorities of sustainable development of both countries. .
During the meeting, His Highness the President of the State thanked the President of Indonesia for the important role he played in the development of the relations between the two countries and for the prosperity of their cooperation and gave all the reasons to advance his personal interest. those relationships
His Highness also expressed gratitude for working with President Joko Widodo in recent years to develop relations between the two countries and promote their common interests.
His Highness said: “Praise be to God, we have been able to achieve qualitative achievements in this way, whether in the fields of renewable energy, trade and food security, infrastructure, transport, education, health, climate action and others. “
His Highness added that the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement for Economic Cooperation during 2022 was a qualitative turning point, helped to expand the horizons of economic cooperation and serve the common development of both the UAE and Indonesia.
His Highness said: “When President Joko Widodo assumed the presidency of Indonesia in 2014, the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and Indonesia was 2.7 billion dollars, and last year it reached 4.4 billion dollars, in addition to the completion of agreements. In 2023, Indonesia will exceed 21 billion dollars “We expect new qualitative investments between the two countries”.
His Highness the President stated that in addition to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo city, Joko Widodo Street, and the Joko Widodo Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Street, he stated “Mohamed bin Zayed – Joko Widodo Crimea Research Center”. ,” and the Mohammed bin Zayed College for Future Studies in Indonesia will be a symbol of the depth of our friendship, a source of inspiration for future generations of both countries and a reflection of the uniqueness of our relationship.
His Highness stressed that the UAE-Indonesia relationship will continue to be a model of development and development.
For his part, the President of Indonesia expressed his pride for the constructive cooperation with His Highness the President of the State in the last 10 years, and hopes to continue to strengthen relations between the UAE and Indonesia in the next phase.
In this context, the two sides welcomed the agreements announced in many vital areas, stressing that they help to strengthen the relations between the two countries.
He also highlighted the importance of strengthening relations, especially in the fields of renewable energy, environment and climate action, in addition to the fields of trade and investment, in the framework of comprehensive economic cooperation between the two countries, and stated that the EAC is. the first country in the Middle East region to link with Indonesia in this partnership.
The President of Indonesia wrote a speech in the guest book in which he expressed gratitude and thanks for the warm welcome he received during the visit, and wishes for progress and development of relations between the two countries in the next phase. .
His Highness the President held a luncheon in honor of the President of Indonesia and the accompanying delegation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indonesian President Joko Widodo also witnessed the announcement of a series of understandings and agreements between the UAE and Indonesia aimed at developing areas of bilateral cooperation, including:
• Cooperation agreement for the implementation of solar energy systems on the roofs of industrial and commercial facilities in Indonesia.
• Memorandum of agreement on the management of the general budget.
• A memorandum of understanding between the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of Indonesia on intelligent systems.
• Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy.
• A memorandum of understanding between the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Ministry of Coordination, Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the project to establish the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Joko Widodo Mangrove Research Center on the island. Bali – Indonesia.
• Memorandum of agreement between the Dubai International Financial Center and the Nusantara Financial Authority.
• A memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Enterprise of the Government of Indonesia and Eagle Hills Real Estate Company on cooperation in the field of real estate development, tourism investment and airport and hotel management.
• Maritime patrol aircraft framework agreement.
The meeting, banquet and agreement announcement ceremony were attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister. Presidential Office for Development Affairs and Families of Martyrs, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Office of Special Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser on Special Affairs of the Presidential Office, Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Investment Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahhak, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Advisor to the President of the State, Faisal Abdulaziz, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, Khaled Mohammed Al Amma, Head of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Member of the Executive. Council, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al Shurafa Al Hammadi, the Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE, Abdullah Al Dhaheri and a number of senior state officials.
The meeting and ceremony was also attended by the delegation accompanying Supreme President Joko Widodo, which includes several Indonesian ministers and senior officials.
