RI-Papua New Guinea Establishes Joint Declaration Of Formation Of HLD CM

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. (Photo: Doc. Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries)

JAKARTA - The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Papua New Guinea officially signed a joint declaration or joint Declaration on the establishment of the High Level Dialogue and Cooperation Mechanism (HLD-CM).

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the formation of HLD-CM was an important milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries that had long existed.

Meanwhile, through this mechanism, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are committed to strengthening cooperation in various strategic fields, including economy, energy, infrastructure, and security.

Luhut said that this collaboration is also expected to contribute to sustainable development and regional stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to him, the signing of this Joint Declaration reflects the strong commitment of the two countries to improve dialogue and strategic coordination.

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have great potential to complement each other in various sectors. Through this High Level Dialogue and Cooperation Mechanism, we hope to deepen the cooperation that has been established and face global challenges more effectively," Luhut said in his statement quoted on Sunday, September 1.

For information, HLD-CM will become a strategic platform for both countries to coordinate and integrate various cooperation initiatives, including the development of border infrastructure, energy projects, and capacity building of human resources.

In addition, Luhut said this mechanism will also support joint efforts within the framework of the Global South Cooperation, which aims to strengthen the position of developing countries in the global order.

"The signing of a joint declaration is the beginning of the implementation of a number of projects and initiatives that will provide real benefits to society in both countries," he explained.

Luhut conveyed that Indonesia and Papua New Guinea hope that through this collaboration, they can create a successful collaboration model and make a significant contribution to regional stability and prosperity.

Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. John Rosso expressed his appreciation for Indonesia's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

"We see this mechanism as a great opportunity to encourage more inclusive and sustainable development in both countries. We are ready to work with Indonesia to realize the full potential of our bilateral relationship," said John.