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Indonesia and China Collaborate on Photovoltaic and Mineral Downstream Industry

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Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) of the Republic of Indonesia opens significant opportunities for enhancing cooperation with China in the field of renewable energy, particularly photovoltaic, and the downstream mineral industry. This was expressed by Secretary General of Kemenperin, Eko SA Cahyanto, during his meeting with Wang Jiangping, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology of China, in Jakarta on Wednesday (September 25).

Indonesia, with its abundant mineral resources, is currently focusing on the downstreaming of several key mineral commodities, including molybdenum, antimony, chromium, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. Eko explained that this downstreaming process is crucial for increasing the value-added of minerals domestically while supporting sustainability efforts. Under Law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, the government has established various policies to accelerate the implementation of the metal mineral downstreaming roadmap.

Additionally, China’s potential in photovoltaic technology is a key focus for Indonesia. Kemenperin is inviting China to collaborate in strengthening Indonesia’s photovoltaic industry, both in terms of technology and investment. Indonesia offers various incentives to Chinese companies interested in investing in the silica processing and photovoltaic component industries. This partnership is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s renewable energy industry and expedite its transition to a low-carbon economy.

The meeting also discussed the need to improve the management of smelters owned by Chinese companies in Indonesia. Kemenperin emphasized the importance of stricter supervision and monitoring to ensure that these smelters operate in accordance with both national and international standards.

This collaboration between Indonesia and China in the industrial sector is not only expected to strengthen economic ties between the two countries but also represents a strategic step in addressing global challenges related to climate change. Both countries share a common vision of realizing environmentally friendly and sustainable industrial development.

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