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Tuesday 03 Nov 2015 - 19:11 Makkah mean time-21-1-1437
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Jakarta, (IINA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her Finnish counterpart Timo Soini met here on Monday, during which both sides agreed to explore cooperation in the field of renewable energy and information technology, Antara News reported.
"Indonesia and Finland agreed to explore cooperation in the fields of renewable energy and information technology. In terms of renewable energy, we will utilize the peatland areas", Marsudi stated.
According to Marsudi, peatlands cover about one-third of Finlands territory. The peatlands are employed by the state as a source of renewable energy through the use of technology. She also pointed out that about 6 percent of Indonesia's energy comes from peatlands, and that Indonesia is keen to explore cooperation in the field of renewables to benefit from Finland's technology.
Meanwhile, Soini expressed concern over land and forest fires in several provinces across Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. "I would like to express deep sorrow over the haze crisis in Indonesia", he affirmed.
Soini also pointed out that the delegation had 11 companies represented sectors of clean and efficient energy, infrastructure, port management as well as information and communication technology.
In addition, both ministers have discussed the Schengen visa-free policy for Indonesians who hold official and diplomatic passports.
In 2014, the value of trade between the two countries reached about US$780 million. Meanwhile, the value of Finnish investments in Indonesia increased significantly, from $800,000 in 2013 to $3.6 million in 2014.
AG/IINA
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