Jakarta, Nov. 5 -- Indonesian Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said Indonesia and Vietnam shared many common interests and opportunities for cooperation in urban planning, strengthening climate resilience, and developing a circular economy.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency on November 4, the minister also highlighted potential for cooperation between the two countries in waste management, clean transport, electric vehicles and smart urban technologies, including digital governance and environmental monitoring.

Meanwhile, Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), stressed the need for a comprehensive legal framework to address the climate crisis, covering emissions reduction, adaptation, los...