RI-Japan Bahas Pembangunan Pasar Ikan Natuna Hingga Hibah Kapal Patrol Dalam Pertemuan 2+2

2+2 Indonesia - Japan meeting in Tokyo 17 November. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - The continuation of the fast patrol boat grant program to the Natuna Fish Market development plan is a discussion item in the 2+2 Meeting of the Republic of Indonesia with Japan at the Iirau Guest House, Tokyo Monday.

In this third meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono together with Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held a meeting with Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro.

Both Indonesia and Japan agreed to consider it important to intensify cooperation in politics, defense and security, in navigating increasingly uncertain global dynamics.

"The bilateral meeting between Indonesia and Japan this time is very strategic, especially seeing the regional and global situation which is colored by various issues, ranging from economic competition to political rivalry," said Foreign Minister Sugiono in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday, November 18.

One of the concrete collaborations that was highlighted in this meeting was the continuation of the Fast Patrol Ship grant program from Japan to Indonesia, through the Official Security Assistance program which encouraged the increase in Indonesia's maritime security capacity.

In addition, the groundbreaking plan for the Natuna Fish Market is also discussed, as one of the Integrated Marine and Fisheries Centers which is worth around 5.6 million US dollars in early December 2025.

Dialogue between leaders of the two countries was also a topic at the meeting, where it was seen as important to continue to maintain the intensity of communication between the two.

As fellow archipelagic countries, Indonesia and Japan have similar views on the strategic value of maritime sector cooperation, to support fishermen's welfare, increase food security, procurement of fishing boats and patrols and strengthen the connection between Indonesia's marine products and the global supply chain.

Regarding the situation in the region, Indonesia reaffirms the importance of strengthening dialogue and a constructive approach so that stability, peace, and mutual welfare can be realized.

Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized the importance of ASEAN centrality in realizing an inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific region, including through the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

In a global context, Foreign Minister Sugiono reiterated Indonesia's consistency in supporting the struggle of the Palestinian people. Foreign Minister Sugiono expressed hope that Indonesia and Japan could increase cooperation, including in humanitarian efforts and the reconstruction process in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Sugiono together with Defense Minister Sjafrie emphasized Indonesia's commitment to continue to improve Strategic Comprehensive Partnerships, through concrete cooperation that mutually benefits the people of the two countries and contributes to peace in the region and globally.

Separately, Foreign Minister Sugiono also held a meeting with Foreign Minister Motegi to discuss various broader cooperation issues, including the prospect of developing a green economy as a driving force for strengthening Indonesia's economic relations and investment in Japan.