Indonesia requests petroleum products from Russia, says minister

Indonesia has requested petroleum supplies from Russia, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said Monday.

Speaking to Russia’s Channel One, Tsivilev said Moscow has always presented itself as "a reliable supplier."

"While Indonesia previously purchased its products primarily from other countries, such as the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia, they are now considering the issue of supply reliability, given the current situation in the strait," he said.

He also emphasized that serious work is underway to formulate a long-term contract at a mutually beneficial price.

The remarks came following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in Moscow.

According to the Kremlin, the presidents identified key areas of cooperation during talks in the Russian capital, including energy, agriculture, and industry, while emphasizing the importance of humanitarian ties such as culture and education.

Putin said he hopes Subianto’s visit to Moscow will help sustain growth in bilateral trade, the statement said.

Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in economics, space, and pharmaceuticals, according to Indonesia’s state-run news agency Antara.

Prabowo said Indonesia must engage in consultations to address future challenges while exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.

"We should continue to strengthen (bilateral) cooperation, particularly in the economic and energy sectors," he added.