President Putin Says Russian Companies Are Ready To Take Part In The Process Of Moving The Capital To IKN And Indonesia's Nuclear Development

President Jokowi with President Putin at the Kremlin, Moscow. (Source: Kremlin.ru)

JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that his state companies are ready to take part in the relocation of the Indonesian capital, specifically mentioning the infrastructure and transportation sector when receiving a visit from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Thursday.

President Putin said there were good prospects for business contacts on the development of transportation and logistics infrastructure. Specifically, he said Russia was ready to participate in moving the capital city of Indonesia.

"In particular, Russian Railways can join in the implementation of a large-scale initiative by the Indonesian leadership to move the country's capital to the island of Borneo," said President Putin, launching the Kremlin.ru website July 1. himself who is very good, can also take part in this work, of course on a large scale, he continued.

Furthermore, President Putin said that many Russian companies, including in the energy sector, are operating in Indonesia.

"Rosatom State Corporation, which has unique experience and competence with technologies that have no analogues in the world, is ready to participate in joint projects, including those related to the non-energy use of nuclear technology, for example, in the fields of medicine and agriculture," said President Putin.

President Putin appreciated the visit and discussion of the two leaders which he considered productive. He is sure that the agreement reached from the meeting will further strengthen the Russia-Indonesia partnership.

It is known that President Jokowi arrived in Russia, Thursday, June 30, 2022, aboard the Garuda Indonesia GIA-1 aircraft which landed at Vnukovo II Airport at around 11.00 a.m. local time. The day before, Jokowi had just met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Maryinsky Palace, Kyiv.

After meeting President Putin, President Jokowi's entourage departed for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from Vnukovo II Airport, Moscow, Russia using the Garuda Indonesia GIA-1 aircraft.