Jokowi Wants To Build Oil Refinery In Ghana

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi). (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo expressed his desire to build an oil refinery in Ghana. This was revealed by Jokowi during a bilateral meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Casablanca Room, Mulia Hotel Nusa Dua Bali, on Monday, September 2, 2024.

During the meeting, Jokowi proposed developing cooperation in the energy sector, especially in the exploration of oil and gas. President Jokowi said Indonesia and Ghana must explore cooperation in the oil and gas sector, including the establishment of oil refineries in Ghana involving Indonesia.

"This cooperation is expected to increase added value and meet energy needs in Ghana," said Jokowi, Monday, September 2.

Furthermore, during the meeting, President Jokowi also emphasized the importance of cooperation in the field of development. According to the President, the cooperation can be adjusted to Ghana's needs.

Indonesia is open to cooperating with Ghana in programs that comply with Ghana's needs through the Indonesia Aid mechanism including technical support, scholarships, and vocational training, said the President.

In addition, Jokowi highlighted cooperation in the health sector. The Head of State welcomed the collaboration between Bio Farma Indonesia and Ghana's Atlantic Lab Science.

"I hope this collaboration can encourage local vaccine production in Ghana and support vaccination programs in other African countries," said the President.

In addition, President Jokowi also asked for support from President Akufo-Addo regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding food supervision and medicines between the supervisory authorities of the two countries. The President hopes that the MoU can strengthen synergy in the Indonesian-Ghana pharmaceutical sector.