Germany sees major opportunities in infrastructure cooperation

Jakarta (ANTARA) - German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste highlighted significant opportunities for Indonesia-Germany economic cooperation over the next three years, particularly in infrastructure development, public transportation, and renewable energy.

In an exclusive interview with ANTARA News Agency, Beste said a three-year period would provide sufficient time to turn various bilateral cooperation opportunities into concrete projects.

"In three years, we can do a lot," Beste said here in Jakarta on Thursday.

He cited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's initiative to develop 100 gigawatts of energy capacity, which he described as highly promising and aligned with areas where Germany could contribute and deliver results.

German companies had opportunities to develop large-scale renewable energy power plants in Indonesia in cooperation with domestic companies.

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Beyond the energy sector, Beste said Indonesia's substantial infrastructure development needs could provide opportunities for German companies to expand their involvement in the country.

He revealed that German companies were preparing to invest in the development of a light rail transit (LRT) network in Surabaya, East Java.

Germany is also interested in involving its companies in the development of additional high-speed railway lines across Java Island, extending beyond the Jakarta-Bandung corridor.

Beste said the projects reflect the potential for Indonesia and Germany to translate their economic cooperation into tangible outcomes over the medium term. Such cooperation would also strengthen the involvement of German companies in Indonesia's development.

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