India and Indonesia have signed two agreements on new and renewable sources of energy and cultural exchange. The agreements were signed in the presence of Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and his Indonesian counterpart Jusuf Kala after their talks in Jakarta. The discussions was on a range of issues, including expanding cooperation in defence, counter terrorism and trade.
The MoU on New and Renewable Energy sector was signed between Indonesian Water Resources and Mineral Minister and Indian ambassador to Indonesia Gurjit Singh. The cooperation is important as both India and Indonesia have committed themselves to reduce carbon emissions by 35 percent and 29 percent respectively by 2030. The Government of Indonesia is supporting India in organizing ‘Sahabat India – The Festival of India in Indonesia’ earlier this year.
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