Indonesia Strengthens Eurasian Links to Accelerate Infrastructure Development

Jakarta – Indonesia is seeking to deepen infrastructure cooperation with Russia as part of its broader push to strengthen national resilience and accelerate priority development programs under President Prabowo Subianto.

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said resilience is no longer optional, but must be deliberately built through robust infrastructure, energy security, food and water resilience, and reliable international partnerships.

“As President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized, Indonesia chooses to build friendships with all nations. We believe in dialogue over confrontation, cooperation over rivalry, and partnerships that deliver mutual benefit,” AHY said in a statement released in Jakarta on Friday.

Indonesia has invited Russia and Eurasian countries to expand collaboration in developing climate-resilient infrastructure. This includes coastal engineering technologies, disaster early warning systems, renewable energy initiatives, and the Giant Sea Wall project, a key strategic program under the current administration.

The proposal was delivered by AHY during the EAEU–ASEAN session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 in Russia.

He noted that the world is currently facing interconnected challenges, ranging from climate change and global economic uncertainty to supply chain disruptions and increasingly complex geopolitical dynamics. In this context, countries capable of building connectivity while fostering trust will play a more significant global role.

“Indonesia aims to take on that role — as a bridge, a balancer, and a constructive partner in strengthening shared stability and growth,” he said.

AHY outlined three main priorities in Indonesia’s infrastructure agenda. The first is decarbonizing the transport sector as part of the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. The second is strengthening strategic connectivity through the integration of ports, logistics systems, and national railway networks. The third is developing infrastructure that is resilient to climate change, including coastal protection projects such as the Giant Sea Wall.

In closing, AHY called on ASEAN and Eurasian countries to reinforce long-term partnerships and collaborative efforts in addressing global challenges.

“Let us be the generation that chooses cooperation over fragmentation, resilience over vulnerability, and long-term partnerships over short-term gains. Together, we can build not only stronger economies, but also deeper trust among nations,” he said.

Through closer cooperation between Indonesia and Russia, the government expects to accelerate the development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure capable of protecting communities from the growing impacts of climate change.

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