Russia, Indonesia set up working groups on maritime cooperation
MOSCOW. June 1 (Interfax) - Russia and Indonesia are beginning to implement a joint action plan to develop maritime cooperation, Russian presidential aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolai Patrushev said.
"A plan for developing bilateral maritime cooperation proposed by Indonesia has been approved by the Russian agencies and companies indicated in it. Following our consultations, we'll begin its practical implementation," Patrushev said following Russian-Indonesian consultations on maritime cooperation with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Yudhoyono in Moscow.
The parties established three working groups to implement the plan for developing maritime cooperation.
"The first working group will deal with shipbuilding development, port modernization, and the use of new logistical routes. The second working group will be tasked with the sustainable development of marine and fishery resources. The third working group will focus on joint scientific research and personnel training," Patrushev said.
On the Russian side, the first working group will be led by the Industry and Trade Ministry, involving also the Transport Ministry and the United Shipbuilding Corporation, Patrushev said. "Its work will focus on strengthening cooperation in designing and constructing vessels with specifications meeting the requirements of Indonesian waters," he said.
Russian and Indonesian companies are interested in establishing a joint shipbuilding venture and manufacturing marine components in Indonesia, Patrushev said. "They can also offer advanced global technologies in green shipbuilding, higher energy efficiency, and the use of alternative fuels," he said.
Within this working group's purview, the FESCO and Delo companies proposed engagement with Indonesia on port infrastructure development, he said.
The second working group will be led by the Federal Fisheries Agency (Rosrybolovstvo), Patrushev said. "Our companies are willing to facilitate the sustainable development of aquaculture through environmentally friendly technologies, capacity building, and the introduction of digital innovations in supply chains," he said.
The third working group will be led by the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute and will include representatives from various government agencies, educational and research institutions, Patrushev said. This group will focus on enhancing human resources in the maritime sector through joint research, expert exchanges, and extended education programs, he said.
The first round of consultations involving ministries and other government agencies, large companies, and organizations from the two countries took place in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, in October 2025.
