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A screenshot of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday (November 17, 2024). (ANTARA/HO-Presidential Communication Office/rst) - 

VOInews, Brazil : Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan discussed cooperation in various strategic sectors, including energy, oil, and gas, on Sunday (November 17), according to the Indonesian president's office.

The office also shared a photo on Instagram with a caption that read: "Bilateral meeting of President Prabowo Subianto with Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the Republic of Tanzania, ahead of the G20 Summit activities," posted on Monday.

The meeting took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the office added.

Both Indonesia and Tanzania have committed to enhancing human resource capacity through education and training, as well as accelerating digitalization efforts to drive progress in both countries.

During President Hassan's planned visit to Indonesia on January 25, 2024, the two nations also agreed to deepen cooperation in several strategic sectors, including trade, investment, human resource development, health, and infrastructure.

One concrete step outlined in the agreement is the initiation of negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in 2024, aimed at boosting bilateral trade.

Additionally, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas, with involvement from Indonesian state-owned companies such as PT Pertamina and Medco Energi.

In the education and training sectors, Indonesia will assist in enhancing the capacity of Tanzanian human resources, focusing on agriculture and oil and gas industries.

On health cooperation, both nations agreed to strengthen ties in the pharmaceutical sector and expedite the registration process for drug products.

The two countries also reiterated their support for the Palestinian cause and highlighted Tanzania's participation in the Indonesia-Africa Forum to promote South-South cooperation//Antara-VOI