Jakarta, April 18 -- Amid volatile global energy markets, Indonesia is expanding energy cooperation with a number of countries, including Russia and the US, based on national interests.
Speaking to the press on April 16, Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said that expanding cooperation, including plans to purchase oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, is part of efforts to diversify supply sources and ensure long-term energy security.
The official emphasised that energy cooperation with Russia will not jeopardise ties with the US, given Indonesia's strong bilateral relations with both countries.
Meanwhile, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia is facing signif...