Jakarta, April 1 -- The Indonesian government is determined to increase investment in new and renewable energy as part of efforts to shield the nation from increasingly complex global dynamics.

At a virtual press conference from Jakarta on Tuesday, Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani stated that the government views renewable energy development as vital for Indonesia to withstand external pressures.

"At the same time, we seek to use the recent trend as momentum to accelerate several policies and investments that promote the use of renewable energy sources, such as geothermal, solar, and hydro," he remarked.

Roeslani ensured the government would take a holistic approach to formulate strategies for the short, medium, and...