Jakarta, Feb. 14 -- Indonesia is advancing its efforts to realize national vaccine independence through a collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

"Collaboration between Indonesia and CEPI is very important in supporting the progress of the vaccine industry and local manufacturing capacity, as well as the development of a pandemic response ecosystem in the country," Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated during a meeting with representatives of CEPI here on Thursday (February 13).

Arrmanatha expressed his appreciation for CEPI's support for Indonesia and hoped the organization would foster partnerships with Indonesian vaccine producers.

He stated that advancing this partnership would ensur...