Jakarta, April 16 -- Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia indicated that Indonesia's ongoing negotiations to purchase oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia will not jeopardize its existing energy cooperation with the United States.

Hinting at a pragmatic approach, he noted that the government is determined to make all-out efforts to ensure sufficient energy supplies for the nation, including through multiple bilateral deals.

"It should be noted that we require around 300 million barrels of crude oil annually. Therefore, we will seize every opportunity because it is important to pursue all options that serve national interests," Lahadalia remarked at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday.

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