Jakarta, June 19 -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for strategic cooperation with Russia to develop nuclear energy technology to achieve national energy self-sufficiency within the next three years.

Speaking at a summit marking the 35th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia partnership in Kazan, Sugiono reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to exploring safe alternative energy options to accelerate its transition to renewable power.

"Russia's extensive experience in this field provides a strong foundation for cooperation," Sugiono said in a statement released by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

However, the foreign minister emphasized that any prospective deal must strictly adhere to technol...