On April 13, 2026, during bilateral talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Indonesian President Joko Widodo was warmly welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two sides officially announced that they are exploring new opportunities for multi-dimensional energy cooperation. The core areas include refinery construction, oil trade strengthening and energy technology application, aiming to consolidate the foundation of energy security and economic stability of the two countries.
Core Direction of Cooperation and Official Statement
indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Balir Rahadaria revealed that the bilateral meeting focused on the implementation of energy cooperation in concrete forms and was clearly guided by national interests. The main focus of the cooperation covers ensure stable energy supply and implement policies to encourage energy investment.
Balil emphasized in an official statement that the core goal of this visit is to ensure the security of Indonesia's national energy supply and strengthen national energy security, which is an important measure to promote the stability of global energy production. He explained that the current global energy market continues to be turbulent, which not only intensifies supply pressure, but also seriously affects the stability of energy supply in many countries around the world, including Indonesia. In order to maintain the security of its own energy supply, the Indonesian government is actively seeking strategic measures, among which cooperation with Russia, one of the world's major energy producers, is a key step.
In addition, Balil also reiterated Indonesia's commitment to regulating energy diplomacy and maintaining a stable domestic energy supply. He said that the government will continue to monitor the implementation of the various cooperation mechanisms that have been discussed to ensure that the cooperation can be effectively implemented. At the same time, he added from a long-term perspective that Indonesia has also ushered in cooperation opportunities in the field of clean energy. As an effort to support energy diversification, this cooperation is expected to have a positive impact on strengthening national energy security and supporting the economic stability of the two countries in the global situation.
Bilateral Strategic Consensus and Putin's Response
indonesian President Prabowo concluded that Indonesia is committed to continuing to strengthen its strategic relationship with Russia in the energy field to maintain the country's economic stability, especially in the context of global geopolitical turmoil. He pointed out that it is necessary for the two sides to hold consultations on how to deal with the situation in the future, and if conditions permit, they will further deepen cooperation in the economic and energy fields. He expressed his gratitude to Russia for accepting the relevant proposal within a short period of time.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also responded positively to this, emphasizing that Russia-India cooperation opportunities always give priority to strategic areas, especially in the energy field. He said that the two countries are in close interaction and cooperate with each other in various international forums. "Indonesia is already a member of the BRICS, which opens up new opportunities for the cooperation and development of our two countries".