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Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia
31
January

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is Focusing on Sustainable Agricultural Development in Indonesia

Published in Indonesia Today

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a country which depends on its agricultural sector. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is the second largest exporter of agricultural products in the world. Therefore, the Kingdom of the Netherlands continues to commit and materialize a sustainable agriculture sector, including in Indonesia as the Kingdom of Netherlands’s partner country. Agricultural cooperation projects between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Indonesia up to now has been continuously seeking education to the people of Indonesia related to how to realize a sustainable agriculture sector. This was conveyed by the Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Ferdinand Lahnstein to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

“We want them to learn sustainable practices because if they want to continue also farming in the future, if it is not sustainable the land will degrade and they couldn’t use it anymore for the farming. So, sustainability is also a key pillar in the approach we are doing the projects,” Ferdinand Lahnstein said.

Ferdinand Lahnstein added sustainable agriculture development has been undertaken by the Kingdom of Netherlands Government since two decades ago. One effort to achieve a sustainable agriculture sector is to create a system called a "triple-helix" involving entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. The system will also be applied in Indonesia./// (VOI/Rezha/AHM)

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Wakil Duta Besar Belanda utk Indonesia Ferdinand Lahstein
31
January

The Kingdom of the Netherlands Provides 20 Million Euro for Agricultural Project in Indonesia

Published in Indonesia Today

Agriculture is one of the sectors which become the concern of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Government. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is continuously committed to creating a more sustainable agriculture sector in various countries including Indonesia. Therefore, the Kingdom of the Netherlands disburses 20 million Euro which is specifically used for agribusiness projects in various regions in Indonesia. This was conveyed by the Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Ferdinand Lahnstein to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

“I think we’re spending 10 to 20 million Euro on 20 different projects, I would say, in Indonesia. It’s mainly on provincial level, so it’s only a limited, it’s done with central government. Most projects are on the sub-districts level,” Ferdinand Lahnstein.

Ferdinand Lahnstein added the Kingdom of Netherlands Government considered Indonesia is a country with a very large potential in the agricultural sector with great natural resources and biological diversity. He hopes through bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Indonesia can increase its capacity in the agricultural sector through the development of vocational schools and training in agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture, fisheries, and agricultural technology and research./// (VOI/Rezha/AHM)

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Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs Supports Jakarta's Waste Handling Cooperation with Norway and Denmark
30
January

Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs Supports Jakarta's Waste Handling Cooperation with Norway and Denmark

Published in Indonesia Today
VOI News - Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs supports Jakarta Provincial Government in cooperating with Norway and Denmark in waste handling efforts. The cooperation focuses on handling plastic waste that flows into the sea. This was conveyed by Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs Arif Havas Oegroseno on the sidelines of his visit to Manggarai Water Gate in Jakarta, on Tuesday (30/1). The visit was also attended by Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Rasmus A Kristensen and Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Vegard Kalee, and a representative of World Bank to Indonesia Rodrigo Chavez.
"We are in cooperation with Jakarta Provincial Government, the World Bank, the Government of Norway, and also with the Government of Denmark. We have a special program in waste management sector, especially plastic waste which flows to the sea," Arif said. 
Arif Havas Oergoseno added that waste management, especially plastic waste management should be done as soon as possible. The Indonesian government has supported the waste management in each region. It has also allocated a budget of 1 billion US Dollars for the  waste management in five years//  (VOI/Rezha)
 
 
 
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President Jokowi Receives 'Medal of Ghazi Amanullah'
30
January

President Jokowi Receives 'Medal of Ghazi Amanullah'

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo received the 'Medal of Ghazi Amanullah' from the Afghan President. The award was made at a state-of-the-art dinner hosted by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace of Arg, Afghanistan, Monday, January 29, 2018.
 
This medal is a tribute to President Jokowi for his determination and courage in advancing bilateral relations between Indonesia and Afghanistan, especially in pursuing the peace building in Afghanistan.
 
"Thank you for the Medal. This medal will be a new spirit to improve bilateral relations and peace," said President Jokowi.
 
Meanwhile, in his speech at a state lunch, President Jokowi said that everyone has the right to enjoy peace.
 
"Peace is not a situation that comes from heaven and peace must be sought," President Jokowi said.
 
The President further said that Indonesia always provides support for reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan through peace building.
 
"Let us join hands to create peace. Let us join hands to keep peace, let us join hands to create a prosperous world for all," said President Jokowi.
 
The President believes that with Allah's grace, peace, unity and development will be achieved.
 
"I am sure that with the blessings of Allah, peace, unity and development will be achieved together, I always pray for the health of President Ghani and the prosperity of our people," said President Jokowi. (Release: Protocol, Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat) 
 
 
 
 
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