Indonesia, April 1 -- Jakarta (ANTARA) -

Indonesia and Japan have agreed to strengthen collaboration in forestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate initiatives following a ministerial meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Indonesia's Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni met with Japan's Minister for Economic Security and Growth Strategy Minoru Kiuchi, reaffirming both countries' commitment to deeper environmental cooperation.

"This meeting reaffirms a strong commitment by Indonesia and Japan to expand strategic cooperation in forestry, biodiversity conservation, and real contributions to global efforts in addressing climate change," Raja said in a statement from Jakarta.

Kiuchi described Indonesia as a strategic partner, emphasizing its ...