Jakarta, April 28 -- The Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) has hosted the French Development Agency (AFD) for a meeting to exchange views on ways to step up strategic cooperation in sustainable development between the two countries.

Bappenas' Deputy for Development Financing and Investment Putut Hari Satyaka described the meeting, which took place in Jakarta on April 24, as being more than a ceremonial event, but a valuable occasion for Indonesia and France to enhance their harmonious ties.

"This meeting serves as a moment for us to reflect, realign, and reaffirm our shared commitments to driving strategic and mutually beneficial collaboration in pursuit of sustainable development," he remarked, as quoted f...